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The Story behind the AC30 “CLASSIC” and "CUSTOM CLASSIC SIERIES "
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AC30
Custom Classic Series
The new AC30 Custom Classic
is the culmination of over 45 years of high quality, guitar amplifier design
and fabrication. VOX has taken the best AC30 designs and added a number of
useful, very cool features to create the most tonally flexible and affordable
AC30 to date!
Configurations
History in the
making
Why has the AC30 been
an icon for decades? It's the amplifier's unique, warm tone, its player friendly
feeland its primeval circuit design. With its straightforward what you see
is what you get control format, the AC30 was a hit with artists from the very
beginning. Back then, VOX owned the '60s British invasion and to this day
the AC30 is widely used by all kinds of guitarists performing in a huge range
of musical styles.
With a number of modern enhancements including blendable channels, a true bypass FX loop, spring reverb and master volume, to name just a few, the new AC30 Custom Classic is an evolution of the original that is sure to become a classic in its own right.
Attaining the highest
standards
In order to achieve tonal
nirvana, this AC30 is manufactured in our vertically integrated manufacturing
facility. What this means for you is that we have total control of the design,
the quality and the sound of your amplifier. Our factory is capable of many
processes not found in most guitar amplifier factories. We design and manufacture
our own transformers, speakers (except for the venerable Vox Blue which is
manufactured by Celestion), cabinets and we build our own electronics. All
components have been designed, manufactured or selected so that the performance
and sound of your AC30 Custom Classic is second to none.
An evolution in
tone
When we set out to create
the AC30 Custom Classic, we started from our most highly acclaimed model to
date, the AC30 Hand Wired. With twin inputs (high and Low) and a Master Volume
circuit, these amps offer highly interactive Bass and Treble tone controls,
as well as the VOX Tone Cut control (which varies the presence in the power
amp section) for even greater tonal variety. We also included Classic Tremolo
with variable Depth control and a tube-driven Accutronics reverb with Level
and Tone controls as well as a Dwell switch.
Two blendable channels,
a first
Not only does the AC30
Custom Classic include two channels, it also offers the ability to blend those
channels together (a first for the AC30!). The Top Boost Channel serves up
that classic AC30 tone, while our new expanded Normal Channel now offers two
modes, Normal and Bright which allows you to achieve the sounds of an assortment
of vintage AC30s. Use the channels individually or blend them together for
increased tonal flexibility to create a unique sound and feel that's all your
own.
Control freaks
rejoice!
The AC30 Custom Classic
is fully equipped with well thought out and easy to use controls. With a Custom/Normal
EQ switch, Tone control and Dwell switch for the spring reverb, Master Volume,
fully variable Tremolo on all channels and a true bypass Effects Loop, we've
thought of everything! We've even included a switchable cathode resistor that
lowers power output and increases tube life. Of course, the AC30 Custom Classic
comes with our standard controls like Treble, Bass, Tone, Volume, Standby
and more.
Multiple configurations
Not only is the AC30
Custom Classic the most flexible AC30 to date, it comes in our most expansive
array of models ever to cover a variety of needs and player preferences. Select
from these configurations:
AC30CC1 1x12 combo with Celestion neodymium NeoDog speaker
AC30CC2 2x12 combo with VOX custom GSH12-30 speakers
AC30CC2X 2x12 combo with Celestion AlNiCo Blue speakers
AC30CCH 30 Watt head
(V212BN) AC212 2x12 extension cabinet with VOX custom GSH12-30 speakers
(V212BNX) AC212X 2x12 extension cabinet with Celestion AlNiCo Blue speakers
(V412BN) AC412 4x12 extension cabinet with VOX custom GSH12-30 speakers
Specifications:
AC30 Custom Classic Specifications: Front
panel controls: Inputs x 2 (Top Boost & Normal); Input Link Switch for blending
channels; Normal Volume; Brilliance Switch; Top Boost Volume; Treble; EQ Standard/Custom
Switch; Bass; Reverb Controls (Tone, Mix, Dwell Switch); Tremolo Speed & Depth;
Tone Cut; Master Volume; Standby Switch; Power Switch, Rear panel controls:
Loudspeaker output jack x 2 (Extension & External); Output (O/P) Impedance
Select (8 or 16 Ohm); Output Bias (82 Warm or 50 Hot); Smoothing (22uF Vintage
or 44uF Modern); FX Loop (Send, Return and Bypass Switch); Footswitch Jack
(Tremolo and Reverb);
AC15 Custom Classic Specifications: Top panel controls: Input, Volume, Treble, Bass, Reverb, Tremolo (Speed and Depth) Standby, Power. Rear panel controls: Loudspeaker out jack (x 2). Impedance Selection Switch (8 or 16 Ohm), Footswitch jack, HT Fuse, Mains Input, Mains Fuse. Power Output: 15 Watts RMS into an 8 or 16 ohm loudspeaker load. Internal speaker: 16 ohm, 12";, 30 Watt VOX Custom (AC15CC1) or 15 Watt Celestion AlNiCo “Blue” Speaker (AC15CC1X). Valve/tube complement: 2 x EL84/6BQ5 & 2 x 12AX7/ECC83. Included items: VF002 dual footswitch, power cable.
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The Story behind the AC30 “CLASSIC” and "THE CUSTOM
CLASSIC SERIES "