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Vox AC30HW2X

Item ID: AC30HW2X

30W/15W Combo Guitar Amp with 2 Independent Preamp Circuits, a Half-power Switch, and 2 x 12" Celestion Alnico Blue Speakers

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A Classic, Hand-wired Vox Amp Loaded with Alnico Blues!

The 30-watt Vox AC30HW2X 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 AC30HW2X 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 AC30HW2X sports a painstakingly hand-wired turret board assembly containing three ECC83/12AX7 preamp tubes, four EL84 power tubes, and a GZ34 rectifier tube - all of which are matched Ruby Tubes, which provide impeccable tone and extended dynamic range. And, although a pair of 12" Celestion Alnico Blue speakers adds another vintage touch, the AC30HW2X's OP mode switch, which cuts the output power level in half, is a brilliantly modern feature that lets you get the classic tone you want at a lower level.



Vox AC30HW2X Combo Guitar Amplifier Features at a Glance:
  • 30-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
  • 2 x 12" Celestion Alnico Blue speakers
  • 3 x ECC83/12AX7 preamp tubes
  • 4 x EL84 power tubes
  • 1 x GZ34 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: 27.76" x 10.24" x 21.65"
  • Weight: 70.6 lbs.
  • Included VFS1 footswitch controlls the Top Boost channel's HOT/COOL switch
  • Premium, custom-fit dust cover included

Get the sound of the Vox AC30 the way it was meant to be, with a Vox AC30HW2X combo guitar amplifier!

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Specification Detail
Type Tube
Number of Channels 2
Power 30W
Speakers 2 x 12" Celestion Alnico Blue
Effects No Effects
Reverb No Reverb
EQ Ch 2: Treble, Bass; Master: Tone Cut
Amp Modeling No Amp Modeling
Number of Models 0
Preamp Tubes 3 x ECC83/12AX7
Power Tubes 4 x EL84, 1 x GZ34 (Rectifier)
Inputs 2 x Instrument (Ch 1), 2 x Instrument (Ch 2)
Outputs 2 x Speaker
Footswitch I/O Yes
Effects Loop No Effects Loop
Height 21.65"
Width 27.76"
Depth 10.24"
Weight 70.6 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number AC30HW2X

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Lovely

by Phil from Minneapolis, MN
September 23, 2011
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Hobbyist Musician
Met my expectations in build quality, exceeded them in tone.

While researching online I read threads regarding issues with build quality for SNs in the low 100's. My SN is in the low 2... read more [+]00's and it arrived cosmetically perfect. After ~20 hours of breaking it in the tone has only sweetened.

It takes pedals well enough that I'm not missing an FX loop.
Worth every hard earned penny. close [-]

Home Run!

by Antar from
November 6, 2010
Music Background: Pro
Over the past year I have tried the VoxAC30c2X, Fender '59 Bassman RI, Fender '65 DRI, Buddha 30W SDII, Fender '65 Twin RI, Marshall Vintage Moder C, Bogner Alchemist, and Peavey Classic 30 having ret... read more [+]urned them all. This one beats them all hands down. Tone goes from heavy to jangly clean. Covers Stones to Petty to Crowes to Bealtes to U2. Even coaxed some early Priest from it. Being handwired was big for me given past troubles with PCB electronics (all of the above which have). The Blues need about 30-45 days of hard playing to begin to break in. Once they do - slather on the tone. This is keeper.

The reason not 5.0 stars is the price for an amp made in Vietman and Vox's lack of deatil on the electronics and process. Kudos nonetheless for giving a handwired amp to the masses that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. close [-]

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