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Vox AC15HW1X

Item ID: AC15HW1X

15/7.5W Combo Guitar Amp with 2 Independent Preamp Circuits, a Half-power Switch, and 1 x 12" Celestion Alnico Blue Speaker

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A Classic, Hand-wired, Vintage-voiced Vox Amp !

The 15-watt Vox AC15HW1X hand-wired combo guitar amplifier transports you through the golden age of Vox tone. A retro oxblood grill cover and Vintage fawn-colored vinyl over a birch ply cabinet gives the AC15HW1X classic style and sound. It's a traditional 2-channel design, with both a top boost channel that has a HOT/COOL switch and a normal channel that has a BRIGHT switch. At its heart, the AC15HW1X sports a painstakingly hand-wired turret board assembly containing three ECC83/12AX7 preamp tubes, a pair of EL84 power tubes, and a EZ81 rectifier tube - all of which are matched Ruby Tubes, which provide impeccable tone and extended dynamic range. An amazing 12" Celestion Alnico Blue speaker gives you the vintage mellow-yet-bright tone you hear on some of the best rock recordings ever made. An OP mode switch lets you cut the output power level in half, which also makes the AC15HW1X an excellent recording/practice amp.

Vox AC15HW1X Combo Guitar Amplifier Features at a Glance:
  • 15-watt power output (8 and 16 ohms)
  • Hand-wired turret board construction
  • Birch-ply cabinet features solid bracing and a natural high-frequency diffuser
  • All-tube design
  • 1 x 12" Alnico Blue Speaker
  • 3 x ECC83/12AX7 preamp tubes
  • 2 x EL84 power tubes
  • 1 x EZ81 rectifier tube
  • Fitted with matched Ruby Tubes for extended dynamic range
  • Traditional VOX 2-channel design (Top Boost and Normal)
  • High and Low inputs for each channel
  • The Normal channel provides an additional BRIGHT switch
  • The Top Boost channel provides a HOT/COOL switch to achieve even more gain
  • Master Volume/BYPASS switch completely bypasses the Master Volume section
  • OP mode switch cuts the output power level in half
  • Vintage fawn-colored vinyl, reminiscent of the 1960 classic AC30
  • 2 x 1/4" output jacks for extension cabinets
  • Dimensions: 24.02" x 10.24" x 21.65"
  • Weight: 48.9 lbs.
  • Included VFS1 footswitch controls the Top Boost channel's HOT/COOL switch
  • Premium, custom-fit dust cover included

Get the sound of the Vox AC15 the way it was meant to be, with a Vox AC15HW1X combo guitar amplifier!

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Specification Detail
Type Tube
Number of Channels 2
Power 15W
Speakers 1 x 12" Alnico Blue
Effects No Effects
Reverb No Reverb
EQ Ch 2: Bass, Treble; Master: Tone Cut
Amp Modeling No
Number of Models 0
Preamp Tubes 3 x 12AX7
Power Tubes 2 x EL84, 1 x EZ81
Inputs 1 x Instrument (Ch 1), 1 x Instrument (Ch 1)
Outputs 2 x Speaker
Footswitch I/O Yes
Effects Loop No Effects Loop
Height 21.65"
Width 24.02"
Depth 10.24"
Weight 48.9 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number AC15HW1X

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based on 4 reviews

Lovin this one from the gitgo!

by J3 from Florida
December 21, 2011
Music Background: Life Long Musician
I'm not disappointed! In fact, it's everything I was hoping for. So far I've played my Floyd Rose Strat (signed by Eric Johnson) and my G&L ASAT Bluesboy semi hollow through it. Best guitar amp I'v... read more [+]e owned or played through. Quieter than my Vibrolux and more tonal range! Looking forward to trying out my new Gretsch 5120 through it. I'm not a shredder! I'm a Hellcasters, Los Lobos fan and appreciate great tone! Always wanted a Vox and now I've got the best available! Handwired, Class A, valve rectifier, Alnico blue, what's not to love? close [-]

This is the one!

by Jack Wright from San Antonio, TX
December 4, 2011
Music Background: Pro Musician
I have played 6 gigs with this amp so far, but I tried it last night without any pedals (had them in the club just in case). Had the Rickenbacker 12 string in the normal channel and Gretsch 6120RRH in... read more [+] the Top Boost channel. The Ric sounded jangly and bright. The Gretsch had the vintage sound I was looking for. If I wanted more of a tube distortion sound I flicked the wattage switch from 15 watts to 7.5 watts and turned the guitar up a little. I do this before the song is played. Nobody can believe how loud it is at 7.5 watts. I did not even mic the amp and it can easily be heard over the drummer. close [-]

great amp sound: clean and dirty

by troy from san diego
June 8, 2011
Music Background: recording/guitar hobbyist
definitely Blown away w/ the great clean sound on my Hamer and my strat.
definitely the sound comes out w/ more "feeling/emotion" then my older amps and the newer digital combo amps I have.

Tonal Heaven

by Jeff from Detroit, MI
December 22, 2010
Music Background: Hobbyist 30+ years
I ordered this from Sweetwater and found it on my porch the NEXT DAY! I have an AC15C1 that I got in April, and I thought that amp was by far the most articulate thing I'd ever played through. I hav... read more [+]e a collection of Marshalls and Fenders, but as of late, I've been more interested in the crunch sound, and have been dropping the gain in my tone considerably. This is a function of playing a Vox. If your a metal guy, then this is not your kind of amp. If you like a sound that is sonically widespread, meaning full of deep bass, throaty midrange, and effervescent highs, then you probably know all about Vox already.

Anyway, this amp (with the alnico Blue) can produce a rich sound unlike any other. the 2 channels are very different, with the normal being much cleaner. The top boost can cover any rock tone through AC/DC. I don't really need the tonal bypass, as it injects too much gain for my taste. The 1/2 power switch allows more output tube distortion, and can make the volume manageable. The Master bypass is great, but this amp can still get loud enough to summon the local boys in blue to your door.

If it was lost or stolen, I'd buy another the next day. If my house was on fire, I'd grab this amp and let the whole lot of my others burn. I don't say that lightly, but if you like the Vox sound, you will certainly be elated to have this amp. There are no let-downs here, so whether you like the Beatles tone, or AC/DC, you can get it all.

Unfortunately, this amp so outclasses my old AC15C1, I will probably just put that one in storage. In terms of sound, that amp sounds so much thinner. I wouldn't have ever suspected that until I got this amp.

Again, if you like anything whatsoever about Vox tone, then this amp will be your new best friend. close [-]

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