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Vox AC30C2 (Black)

Item ID: AC30C2

30-watt, 2x12" Combo Guitar Amplifier with 2 Channels, Footswitchable Reverb and Tremolo Effects, Effects Loop, and Celestion G12M Greenback Speakers

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The Most Versatile AC30 Ever!

The AC30C2 is the most versatile AC30 in Vox history! Plug into this Custom Series guitar amp and you'll hear what we mean. Based on the classic AC30 design, the exciting new AC30C2 offers two channels — Normal and Top Boost. Claim your own "classic" sound using the Top Boost channel's treble and bass controls while tweaking the Tone Cut and Volume controls in the master section. When you balance the individual and Master volumes, you can score everything from a classic "chimey" Vox sound to an edgy overdriven tone. And we haven't even mentioned the AC30C2's onboard Reverb and Tremolo yet.





While you can definitely get those "British Invasion" tones out of the Vox AC30C2, this 30-watt, 2x12" combo puts a range of new sounds under your fingertips. Sweeten the sound using the tremolo effect, adjusting speed and depth to get your sound right where you want it. You'll also like having the warm Spring Reverb onboard to add space to your tone. The AC30C2's Reverb and Tremolo effects can be turned on and off via footswitch for convenience. And if you're a pedalboard fiend, you'll appreciate the true bypass effects loop for bringing your favorite stompboxes in and out of your tonal path.

What's the magic behind the sound of the Vox AC30C2 combo amp? The tubes, of course! The AC30C2 offers up three of the popular 12AX7 preamp tubes and makes use of four EL84 tubes in the power section to make up its 30 watts. When you want to speak with more authority, just use the 8-/16-ohm output jack to play through an external speaker jack. Doing this will mute the built-in speakers. There's even a second extension speaker jack, so you can run through a 16-ohm cabinet at the same time you use the internal speakers. And speaking of speakers, the AC30C2 features a duo of 12" Celestion G12M Greenbacks for that vibey '60s rock sound you know and love.

Vox AC30C2 30-watt, 2x12" Combo Guitar Amplifier Features at a Glance:

  • 30-watt, 2x12" combo guitar amplifier
  • Two channels with independent volume controls — Normal and Top Boost
  • Reverb and Tremolo effects onboard (controllable via optional footswitch)
  • Master volume section with Tone Cut and Volume controls
  • True bypass effects loop for bringing in your own pedals
  • Switchable 8-/16-ohm output jack for external speakers (mutes internal speakers)
  • 16-ohm output jack for running a cabinet along with the internal speakers
  • Features two 12" 8-ohm Celestion G12M Greenback speakers
  • Uses 3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes and 4 x EL84 power tubes
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 27.64" x 10.43" x 21.89"
  • Weight: 70.99 lbs.

Dial in everything from classic British tones to modern edge with Vox's most versatile AC30 ever, the AC30C2!

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Specification Detail
Type Tube
Number of Channels 2
Power 30W
Speakers 2 x 12" Celestion G12M Greenback
Effects Yes
Reverb Yes
EQ Treble, Bass
Amp Modeling No Amp Modeling
Number of Models 0
Preamp Tubes 3 x 12AX7
Power Tubes 4 EL84
Inputs 2 x Instrument (Ch 1), 2 x Instrument (Ch 2)
Outputs 2 x Speaker
Footswitch I/O Yes
Effects Loop Yes
Height 21.89"
Width 27.64"
Depth 10.43"
Weight 70.99 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number AC30C2

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Vintage Tone with a Modern Amp

by Charles C Palia Jr from Lisle, IL USA
August 25, 2011
Music Background: Play gigs in a classic rock band
I have several Vox vintage amps, but I really don't like taking them to gigs because of their fragility. So I'm doing the next best thing by bringing my new Vox AC30C2 amp! It's a great plug and play ... read more [+]amp and with a few pedals routed through the effects loop and onboard reverb and temolo I've got all the sounds I need with plenty of power to spare! Also I link the Normal and Boost channels to get a monster sound! Greenbacks are also my favorite speakers. Special thanks to Brendan Murphy, my sales rep at Sweetwater! close [-]

Great amp for the price...

by Matt from Peoria,IL
September 1, 2010
Music Background: 25 year veteran...studied at Belmont in Nashville (with Brad Paisley)
So far so good...Definitely has the Vox chime...I'm no purist, so I can't comment on how much like the originals it sounds, but it's one of the best, if not the best for what it costs. (not for metal... read more [+]) I had the Custom Classic before this and traded it off. It sounded good too, but not sure that I was a fan of the Wharfdales, when they switched to Greenbacks I was sold. I definitily think they are an improvement. Never played one with the blues, but to pay 50% more just for that option doesn't seem to make sense. It's labled as the most versatile yet, but it seemed like the CC2 had more features..but simplicity is great here. Definitely glad to have an AC30 back in my collection. Sounds great with Tele's especially if you want a Paisley ish tone. note...doesn't come with a footswitch and yes it's made in China. But I appreciate Vox not jacking up their prices 20-30% each year like Gibson/Fender...Give Brian Cravens a call at Sweetwater and he'll hook you up! close [-]

Sweetwater Advice

Brian Cravens
The venerable VOX AC30. Start your own British invasion today with the sounds of the Fab Four and friends. This amp is as much a staple to the rock world as a Marshall stack and a Fender Twin. Find out why EL84 tubes are used in some of the world's best boutique amps from the amp that started it back in 1958, the Vox AC30.

ac30 c2

by Clay Black from Va USA
May 17, 2011
Music Background: player
I've had mine for less than three months and it sounds truly terrible cranked all the way up now. At first it sounded great and i loved it but progressively got worse. I thought maybe it was my cord ... read more [+]or even the tubes (even though they were "brand new") but no it just sounds so muddy and the speakers have a weird metalic buzz sound that drives me crazy. I'm no professional with tons of tone experience and i can still tell somethings just not right! close [-]

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