Vox AV30G Analog Modeling Guitar Amplifier

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Utilizing a 12AX7 tube, the AV30G provides 30W across eight individually-voiced analog preamp circuits, paired with digital chorus, delay and reverb effects.

Perfect for the studio or a small club, the Vox AV30 is a fully-featured analog amp that packs decades worth of tones into a compact package. The AV30's unique multi-circuit analog pre-amp utilizes a 12AX7 tube to provide a full complement of clean, crunch, overdrive, and high gain tones that can be tailored to your liking via the Bright and Fat switches. These classic tones are further enhanced by a customizable, tube equipped analog power section and a unique, sealed speaker enclosure for improved resonance. Rounding out the feature set are three, analog-voiced digital effects including Chorus, Delay & Reverb. The AV30 from VOX is an incredibly versatile amplifier that is packed with pure, analog tone.

Features

- Eight analog preamp circuits to reproduce the sounds of eight tube amps, from clean to high-gain, with careful attention paid to circuit design and selection of parts
- Pre- and power-amp sections use the 12AX7 dual triode tube, delivering real tube sound
- Four modes modify the response of the vacuum tube peripheral circuitry
- High-quality modulation, delay, and reverb effects are built-in
- The cabinet is constructed with an integrated baffle for efficient sound projection
- The speaker unit is mounted from the front, providing loud, clear, and spacious sound
- A proprietary bass-reflex structure delivers natural sound balance
- Power level control allows the volume to be adjusted while maintaining the tonal character
- Headphone out is equipped with a cabinet read more simulator for realistic sound & presence
- Send/return and speaker output are provided
- Hi-fi spec AUX input allows an audio input source to be faithfully reproduced
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- Pre Amp Circuit: eight (CLEAN1, CLEAN2, CRUNCH1, CRUNCH2, OD1, OD2, H.GAIN1, H.GAIN2)
- Tube: 12AX7 x 2
- Effects: Three (MOD, DELAY, REVERB)
- Input/output Jacks: INPUT, FOOT SW, AUX IN, PHONES, FX LOOP, EXTERNAL SPEAKER
- Power Amp Output: Maximum approx. 30W RMS @4 ohms
- Speaker AV30: VOX original 10" 4 ohms
- Power Supply: AC100V, 50/60 Hz
- Power Consumption: 27W
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 513 x 247 x 474 mm / 20.20" x 9.72" x 18.66"
- Weight: 12 kg / 26.46 lbs.
- Included Items: AC cable
- Accessories (Sold Separately): Foot switch (VOX VFS2/ VFS5)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 631-390-6500

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted November 23, 2018 by Robert C in Nashville, TN

"Buttery smooth,"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I have had my AV30 for over a year. Mostly I use the clean channels, and chiefly Clean 1 or 2, and occasionally the crunch channels. Mostly for blues, jazz and Atkins styles. When playing clean I find the ambience comparable to my Princeton RI in many ways. Very nice with an ES 175 or Fender solid body. I am not qualified to assess the quality of heavily distorted tones, but I like the amp a lot, at any price and especially at this price. Looks cool and light weight. Friends recognize it as a tube amp when they hear it, without inquiry as to its hybrid nature. Definitely does not sound sterile. I utilize only a small amount of reverb and occasional delay, but it produces a very satisfying echo at moderate levels. The speaker/cab produces a strong tight bass. Compared to a Princeton, it is quieter and perhaps slightly more immediate, and it depends on my mood as to which amp I prefer. It lacks some of the open-back character of a Fender tube, but is more versatile. The cabinet feels very sturdy and it seems well crafted. I expect the Princeton cabinet would take more abuse while the innards of the Vox would be more reliable without large vacuum tubes rattles/damage. The separate knob for total power is extremely useful, as is having a completely separate but identical channel to switch between with nuanced differences in the clean / dirty tones. Of both the tube and solid state amps I have owned, this is one of my favorites. I am also a fan of Roland, and would consider this amp read more comparable in quality, with a more traditional tube-like tone. The chorus-type modulation is not as nice as a Roland, but good, while the amp, to me, is warmer than any digital modeling amp I have played and definitely has an analog feel. Hard to find anything negative to say about it. I do wonder whether porting the back a little would improve the “surroundness” when playing a room but am not inclined to find out. I would always prefer a ply-wood build, though it would add weight and cost. If handled reasonably, however, I expect the cabinet would hold up longer than most musicians. Definitely recommend it for those who enjoy warm, clean tones. I cannot speak to manufacturer support - have had no issues, but it (sillily) is a required field im the review. Finally, I read an early magazine review stating the digital effect levels are set and cannot be changed. This is incorrect, they are easily changed and the manual instructions are clear.

Musical Background:
Amateur

Musical Style:
Blues, country, light jazz
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