AC30 History

The AC30 is one of the most recorded guitar amplifiers in rock history and can be seen on stages and in recording studios all over the world. This is not surprising given its universally acclaimed warmth and three-dimensional tonal character, a big reason why it hasn't lost any popularity over the years. The demand for classic valve sounds is never been higher, and Vox keeps on building their amplifiers to the same high standard and specifications as the ones that were responsible for some of history’s best known and loved music.

The new AC30

The new Vox 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 and extremely cool features to create the AC30CC2, certainly the most tonally flexible and affordable AC30 to date! This Vox is equipped with a pair of custom-designed GSH12-30 speakers. Not only does the AC30CC2 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 the new expanded Normal Channel now offers two modes, Normal and Bright, which allow 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. Plus, the AC30CC2 Custom Classic features a true bypass FX loop, spring reverb and master volume. It's an evolution of the original that is sure to become a classic in its own right.

AC30 Design

The AC30CC2 Custom Classic is also fully equipped with cleverly designed 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, Vox has thought of everything! They've even included a switchable cathode resistor that lowers power output and increases tube life. Of course, the AC30CC2 Custom Classic comes with Vox standard controls like Treble, Bass, Tone, Volume, Standby and more.

Vox AC30CC2 Custom Classic Amp Features:

• Front Panel Controls: Volume, Brilliance Switch, Top Boost Volume, Treble, EQ Standard/Custom Switch, Bass
• Reverb Controls: Tone, Mix, Dwell Switch
• Two inputs - Top Boost and Normal
• Input Link Switch for blending channels
• Tremolo Speed and Depth
• Tone Cut
• Master Volume
• Standby Switch
• Classic tone from two custom-designed Vox GSH12-30 speakers
• Rear panel controls: Loudspeaker output jack x 2 (Extension & External)
• Output 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)