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Vox AC4C1-BL

Item ID: AC4C1BL

4-watt, 1x10" Tube Guitar Amplifier Combo with Custom Celestion Speaker

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From Our Research Team:

Big Top Boost Tone in a Little Amp!

There are two classic Vox tones that guitar players really want, the classic clean chime and the rowdier Top Boost. The Vox AC4C1-BL gives you both tones in a compact and affordable package. This all-tube 4-watt combo gives you classic Vox tones through a Celestion 10" speaker. Volume, treble, bass, and gain controls let you dial in everything from clean to crunch with definite Vox style. The AC4C1-BL has cool vintage cosmetics that make it stand out on stage. Grab the tones you have been looking for in the cool looking, compact, and affordable Vox AC4C1-BL combo amp.

Vox AC4C1-BL Electric Guitar Combo Amplifier at a Glance:
  • Vox Top Boost tone
  • All-tube design
  • Vintage vibe

Vox Top Boost tone
Finally, Vox has brought the sought-after Top Boost tone in an all-tube and affordable combination. The Vox AC4C1-BL gives you that legendary Top Boost tone in the perfect studio-sized package. This expressive amp lets you also dial in clean chime all the way to heavy crunch. Get the historic Vox tones you have been looking for with the Vox AC4C1-BL.

All-tube design
Guitar players love tubes. A Vox wouldn't be a Vox without glowing glass. Just like its big brothers the Vox AC4C1-BL combo features 12AX7 preamp tubes and EL84 power tubes. This combination gives you the classic Vox Top Boost tones.

Vintage look
Besides giving you the legendary top boost sound, the AC4C1-BL gives you cool vintage vibe with old school looks not seen since the '60s. A cool blue tolex and gray Tygon grille cloth make this amp stand out from the crowd. An old-school Bakelite handle finishes off the vintage vibe and cosmetics of the Vox AC4C1-BL combo.

Vox AC4C1-BL Electric Guitar Combo Amplifier Features:
  • 4-watt all-tube mini combo amp
  • 12AX7 preamp tubes and EL84 power tube
  • Vintage-style cosmetics
  • 1 x 10" Celestion speaker
  • Classic Vox chime and Top Boost tones

Bring the classic Vox Top Boost sound to your rig with the compact and affordable Vox AC4C1-BL combo!

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Specification Detail
Number of Channels 1
Power 4 Watts
Speakers 1 x 10" Celestion VX10
Effects No Effects
Reverb No Reverb
EQ Treble, Bass
Amp Modeling No Amp Modeling
Number of Models No Amp Models
Preamp Tubes 2 x 12AX7
Power Tubes 1 x EL-84
Inputs 1 x TS
Outputs No Ouputs
Footswitch I/O No
Effects Loop No
Height 13.78"
Width 13.78"
Depth 8.27"
Weight 19.84 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number AC4C1BL

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Reviews

based on 4 reviews

Organic Is The Word

by Pierce Murphy from Denver, CO
May 18, 2012
Music Background: Professional Musician
I am so down with this whole Class A revolution we've got going on in the guitar world right now. Amps that are more than just a thing to make your guitar louder. Amps that are themselves instruments.... read more [+]

This vox is no exception. The sound is sweet and organic. The overdrive is natural. It's like blowing into a sax too hard, you know: it's gonna growl if you do. That being said, it's never really all the way clean. But that's to its credit. It's not like solid state's sterile reproduction of your guitar's tone. The AC4C1 has a voice, virtually clean at lower volume/gain settings but quick to bear teeth with clockwise knob turns, that is unique and genuinely fun to interact with.

I took this to a gig (that's right, all four watts of it) yesterday. Jazz trio, guitar, bass, drums, 300 or so people in an outdoor courtyard. It was definitely loud enough, but in order to be so it was getting its crunch on. Larger, more complex voicings were bristly to say the least, but never unpleasant. It kinda sounded like old recordings, which I think is awesome. Needless to say, the trio was psyched about it.

Now, for rock, this thing is phenomenal. The overdrive is absolute heaven. None of that overindulgent, burned to chalk, nonsense that some deeply insecure guitar players need to feel comfortable in metal and its various whatever-core venues. Just sweet, singing, beautiful tone shaping. It most certainly has that Vox character. Subtly, but its there for sure.

All in all, its an unbelievable value. Well built, simple and sheer joy to plug an ax into. close [-]

A Surprise and A Bargain

by Jim from Minneapolis, MN USA
May 8, 2012
Music Background: Pro Musician
Having had access to vintage Vox AC 15 and AC 30 models from the early 1960s, I didn't expect a lot in this small and inexpensive tube amp. I did expect my money's worth and got that and more! This ... read more [+]is no toy. It is well built, quiet at idle, has great Vox tone with usable controls and a speaker that is a great match for the amp and cabinet. It does what it is supposed to do. It isn't a 30 watt amp and it isn't a Fender. It isn't supposed to be. I was surprised and remain impressed. For this kind of sound and quality, this is truly a bargain that surprised me in a very good way. I especially like it with single coil pickups, but humbuckers work just great, too. A real keeper! close [-]

Fantastic recording amp!

by from Virginia
May 1, 2012
Music Background: Serious Hobbyist
This is a great value! The natural break-up is excellent! I would definitiely recommend this amp for those looking for a bit of drive that only Vox's Top Boost can provide. The only reason I held back... read more [+] half a star is due to the clean not being pristine, but that is what Fender is for. This is the perfect compliment to a Fender clean (like the Fender Super Champ x2). I turn this thing on and realize an hour has past in no time at all. So much fun to play. Also, the Sweetwater rep was fantastic in helping me purchase this item. close [-]

Immediate Satisfaction - Great Idea

by Ted from UP, Michigan
April 7, 2012
Music Background: Alt Country
This amp just seemed to be workable, easy and intuitive to achieve the tone I was looking for - right out of the box. This amp virtually does the same thing as the AC4TV (with it's attenuator switch 1... read more [+]/4-1-4w); providing great saturated-over driven sound at low volume levels, but provides a bit more tonality range with the pre-amp volume (gain knob) in addition to the separate bass and treble knobs. I believe this "Top Boost" idea improves the tonal quality with these low watt, closed back amps. Very pedal friendly. Maybe not as much ceiling as an AC4TV? Definitely has the expected Vox quality. I held off giving it a 4.5 to convey that these small amps won't have the versatility of a Blues Jr or the tonal muscle of an AC15C1 per say. But that is OOOOH-KAYYYY!!! It's a 4 watt amp; weighs only 17 lbs, making it portable-friendly; and has the right amount of features. This is exactly what I needed rather than always relying on my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe...and not rattling my neighbors windows. close [-]

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