Vox Heritage Collection AC30H2 Handwired Guitar Combo Amplifier (30 Watts, 2x12 in.)

Features the prized EF86 preamp channel of 1958 with the 1963 Top Boost channel all in one amplifier. All handwired for greater attention to detail.

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Vox Heritage Collection AC30H2 Handwired Guitar Combo Amplifier (30 Watts, 2x12 in.) reviews

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"Tone Heaven!"

Quality:
Look out for loose screws etc. to tighten on the exterior; but other than that, this amp is built like a tank, and heavy as hell. Get some casters on this thing immediately. Or get a nice ATA case with casters.

Value:
Excellent value for a hand-wired amp of boutique quality. As far as pure tone, I would pit it against any Matchless, JMI, Dumble etc.

Desirability:
A total sex machine!

Sound:
In my opinion - the best chime for your dime! The purest AC30 tone I have experienced. Some may complain of no master volume, trem, or reverb, but there is minumum tone-suckage happening here due to their absence. And honestly, as this amp is worn in, it begins to sound even better. Without the MV, you have to either get an attenuator (I use a Z Airbrake) or have a place large enough to turn this amp up. When you do, you experience the magic of this amp. I've found my dream tone machine.

Support:
NA

Overall:
This one is a keeper, for sure.

Submitted: 1/28/2008

Style of Music: Eclectic


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Description
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Your search for the Holy Grail of VOX tone ends here. To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of VOX guitar amplifiers, VOx is pleased to introduce the latest in the new Heritage Collection range of hand-wired amplifiers - the AC30H2. Rather than just a typical reissue where a vintage amp is dusted off and copied, this amplifier, like the others in the Heritage Collection, transports you through the golden age of VOX tone, combining the prized EF86 preamp channel of 1958 with the 1963 Top Boost channel all in one amplifier. Add in some modern tone shaping control enhancements and the result is perhaps the finest VOX amplifier in the company’s 50 year history.

Channel 1
Channel 1 is the EF86 Preamp channel, and features two inputs wired in the traditional way providing a 6dB gain difference between them. A two-position BASS SHIFT switch is included, with position 1 voiced to the original vintage-correct bass response and position 2 voiced to tighten the bass response and reduce any muddiness during high volume use. The three-position BRILLIANCE SWITCH provides flat response when in the OFF position. Position 1 is a new position voiced like the early AC30 “Treble” amps, while position 2 is the original brilliance circuit, which acts as a dramatic bass cut. The EF86 Mode switch re-configures the EF86 valve from Pentode mode to Triode mode. Triode mode will give a lower gain tone with higher headroom. Pentode mode is the famed original mode and has a very sweet high gain tone with less headroom.

Channel 2
Channel 2 is the Top Boost Preamp channel. Like Channel 1, this channel includes two inputs wired with a 6dB gain difference between them. The Treble and Bass controls are from the 1963 Top Boost circuit and are extremely interactive. Very minor adjustments of these controls can yield dramatic changes in tone color. And true to VOX form is the Top Cut control, which cuts high from either channel end as it’s turned up.

Flexible Power
The O/P Switch adds even more flexibility to the AC30 Heritage. This switch changes the power output valves from Pentode Mode, which is the normal operating mode of the power amplifier, to Triode Mode which halves the power output to 15 watts and at the same time offering smoother tonal characteristics.

The Finishing Touches
Great care and research went into the cosmetics for this special amplifier which perfectly blends authentic vintage styling with contemporary attributes. These touches include vintage-inspired cream vinyl covering with complimenting dark tan colored handles.

Technical Info

Specifications
Power Output: 30 Watts RMS into 8 or 16 ohm loudspeaker load--selectable via rear panel switch.

Valve complement: 1 x EF86, 3 x ECC83/12AX7, 4 x EL84, 1 x GZ34 (rectifier).

Loudspeaker: 2 x 8 ohm VOX/Celestion Alnico Blue loudspeaker wired in series for 16 Ohms.

Included items: Power cable

Dimensions & Weights:

Dimensions (W x H x D): 695 x 564 x 260 mm / 27.4 x 22.2 x 10.2 inches

Weight: 34.1 kg / 75.2 lbs.
Get your hands on a legend! In honor of their 50th anniversary, Vox is proud to present the new Heritage Collection AC30HC. This handwired amp combines the preamp from the 1958 model with the 1963 Top Boost channel, plus plenty of tone-shaping control. You won't believe your ears!

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