Feature:
I would switch on the tremolo in the middle of a passage and it was instant Lucy in the Sky time... very sweet...

Sound:
whoa man, this is the best sounding amp ever! I've been a Fencer purist for years, originally owning a Vibrolux reverb, then loving the Twin Reverbs, bought a Fender Tweed Blues reissue, bought traded it back in for the AC30. It really has the warmth and just the right punch. I found myself just living in the tone of each note and playing for hours the first time a plugged it in... just a littel bit of my RAT peddle and kickin' in an octaver for darker sounds - fabulous!! thanks - Tim Kyne

Ease of Use:
I don't read manuals... just don't have the patience... jumped right in and dialed in the sounds I wanted pretty quickly...

• Submitted: 8/11/2007
• Style of Music: rock & jazz, 60's style bay-area feel or Band of Gypsys...
• Location: Nashville TN

Feature:
I have to give a BIG tumbs up for the reverb and tremolo. The tremolo works and sounds top notch and the reverb is more than adiquit for most uses.

Quality:
These amps are built to last, NO DOUT. My AC30 Head has a bit of weight to it, but that all good because you can tell that it was built with quality in mind! Same goes for the 2X12 Cabinet.

Value:
This Vox AC30 amp has to be considered a tremendous value. Having played a number of Boutique Amps that were twice the cost as my Vox AC30. I feel as though MY money was very well spent!

Desirability:
The aesthetics of the Vox AC30 are are another quality that help lend that MOJO vibe to this beautiful amp!

Sound:
I'd have to say hands down that the NEW Vox AC30 Head and 2X12 Cabinet is one of the very best puchases I have made. The tone is outstanding. Good thing is you don't have to be a guinness to figure out how to dial this amp in. The tone circut is very straight forward and makes it a breeze getting a wide range of tones. One more attractive feature is the volume..I find it easy to use this amp in large and small vinues , I don't have to give up my tone because of turning down for a smalled room.

Ease of Use:
Again.. what can I say..it's Sooo simple to operate this Vox AC30. Once you have found settings that work for you, it's just a matter of getting power to the amp and then miner volume and tone adjustments depending on the room .

Support:
I haven't had any support issues as of yet. There seems to be a great number of Vox dealers which should be of help if any support problems should arrise.

Overall:
I may purchase a second Vox AC30 for stereo use down the road! If it works don't fix it!

• User: a customer from gmail.com
• Submitted: 1/28/2007
• Style of Music: Blues, Classic Rock , Pop Jazz
• Location: Dover Delaware USA

Feature:
no channel switching is a bit of a drag, but the channel blending feature is cool

Quality:
They have improved the design by adding a speaker disconnect and improving the stock tubes. The screws are still pretty cheap and care is needed when removing them, but the buid quality is excellent and it is ONE SOLID AMP.

Sound:
In the 30 years I have been playing guitar, I have never been completely satisfied with my sound. Every couple of years, I have sell everything in hopes that I will find the Holy Grail of guitar tone. Unfortunately, I have never been able to realize those hopes - until now. I have played almost every imaginable amp - except for the ridiculously overpriced boutique amps. Marshall, Mesa, Peavey, Fender, THD, MosValve, Dean Markley, Legend, Laney, etc, etc... NONE OF THOSE COMPARE TO THESE! I almost hate to reveal the secret because as soon as the word gets out, ANYONE can have the quintessential tone and not have to take out a 2nd mortgage to get it. I don't know what else I can tell you. From crystal clear cleans, to creamy smooth distortion, this amp does it all. The thing that suprised me the most is the DEPTH of its sound. I didn't think: a) an open back b) a 2x12 could have so much fat, full bottom. The Blue Alnicos are everything that people have said they are - and more. It is as if they were a living, breathing entity. They have SOUL. I love the Wharfedales and use them in half of my set-up, but the Blue Alnicos are 3 dimensional compared to any speaker I have heard. I just wish they weren't so freaking expensive. I am running 2 AC30CC2's in Stereo with 2 of the external cabs and it is PURE HEAVEN!

Ease of Use:
Easy, intuitive and great to use with other effects (nice effects loop)

Support:
n/a

Overall:
I sold all of my other amps and cabinets to be able to be able to pay for these, but it was the BEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE for my guitar tone. Yes, the earliest units had a few quirks/problems, but from what I have seen and heard, all of those have been addressed and the new units are flawless. Between 2 other friends of mine (and me), we have purchased 5 of these Custom Classics and have not had a single problem (knocking on wood). If you care about your tone, buy one (or two). If you don't, that's cool, it will make those of us who use these sound that much better!

• User: a customer from mac.com
• Submitted: 7/18/2006
• Style of Music: Rock/Pop
• Location: Columbus, OH USA

Sound:
had many ac30s, played through a ton of them, this one is the best so far, blue speakers are a must in any amp of mine

• Submitted: 7/17/2006

Feature:
try one, you will see reverb is top notch. the tremelo is excellent as well but the crunch and clean sounds are fantastic and dynamic played both a strat and les paul and they both sounded great through this amp

Quality:
finish and fit are nice, lots of plastic but looks durable and is very clean. will purchase a road case next

Value:
I got a screaming deal at my local music store for $949 I didn't get teh blue alnicos and spending $600 bucks for two speakers is not happening. I think it sounds great the way it is. I can always change out speakers later but highly doubt it

Desirability:
it's all Mojo, its got that groovy look but flat out kicks ass in tone and clarity

Sound:
for an amp made in China I am amazed at the sound. I have had lots of nice amps from Marshall, Boogie, Matchless, Budda, and Fender, Peavey. The only amps I have now are the Budda, Fender Twin and a Music Man,. I stopped by the music store for strings and ended up getting a Vox. awesome tone and reverb. I am amazed

Support:
just got it. ask me again in a year

Overall:
playing the amp made me buy it. I had looked online at these and wsn't convinced.....until I played . get it a test yourself. I had heard horror stories about past Vox quality but this thing rocks.

• Submitted: 1/14/2006

Feature:
I wish it had two real channels, but then again most of the really nice amps don't. I've figured out ways around it, but in this price range for an amp made in china, I shouldn't have to. I played the cheaper version with the regular speakers next to the one with the blue speakers and I have to say that there is no comparison. They shouldn't even offer the cheaper one, it's just for people who want a vox because it looks cool and don't care about sound. The lesser speakers void the whole purpose of getting a vox because you can't make out the nuances that sound so unique. get the blues on a payment plan if you have to and you'll never have to buy another amp.

Quality:
get a case for it because a) it's heavy and you need wheels, b) the black casing nicks very easily. If you keep it in the case you won't have a problem. You might get a lemon, but just make sure you buy it from a repuatable company that will let you exchange it.

Value:
it's expenisve, but I use it everyday and it helps me get "my sound." To me, it's worth it. I play in a trio indie-rock band and the guitar tone is crucial to fill up the sound. I'm not going to say that another amp wouldn't be able to, but this one is portable, looks good, sounds great, and suits me very well.

Desirability:
compair it to all the other amps at your local guitar store and see for yourself why this amp is the most commonly recorded amp in rock music of all time. hands down, it is the best. Ampegs are cool too, though--if you want to save a grand and get a pretty frekin good sound with a cool vibe. If I had $1000, I'd get the ampeg 2x12 for $800 over the ac30 with standard speakers. If you can't put a price on your music, go for the blues on an ac30.

Sound:
This is my favorite sounding amp. However, there are a few musicians in my circle that prefer amps like a vintage marshall, or an ampeg to the vox. Most of my buddies like the vox, though. I say this because it's all about what kind of sound your after. I used to have a marshall 30th anniversary, but I found it to metal sounding. For my indie-rock band, the ac30 with blue speakers sounds perfect. The notes come through articulately when I drive it with a fulltone fulldrive 2 and the clean is round and buttery. You can even use an a-b switch to take advantage both imputs (set one to clean and the other to drive). This makes your one channel amp a two channel (kind of). The distortion destroys marshall's distrotion and the clean is the best--nobody argues that. ps, I use a gibson les paul through a boss compression/sustain pedal and I can get any sound I want. It's a great set-up.

Support:
don't know yet.

Overall:
personally, I think it's the best amp out there. The cleans are silky smooth, warm, round and break up perfectly when you hit the chords hard enough (if you want it to). The amp gets lounder than my old marshall half-stack used to. It's portable (don't kid yourself, that's important), it's got the look, versitility, features, quality, and reliability. There are just so many good sounds in this amp. All of those out there thinking about going with a modeling amp, ask yourself this: Why do you need to emulate the best amps out there when you can have the best amp out there? Because you want versility? If you have two pick-ups and a pedal board with an ac30, you will have better tone, and more control over your sound. Everyone I know with a modeling amp is jealous of my set-up.

• User: a customer from umail.ucsb.edu
• Submitted: 12/11/2005
• Style of Music: indie-rock
• Location: san diego, ca

Feature:
Nice

Quality:
Think the China needs to get out of making Vox amp or Vox will be going out soon just like in the late 70's.

Sound:
I could not play it when it arrived I turned it on and I didn't know if this amp was going to blow up or what, it crak,hum,a sound that I can not even tell you about. So I never even got to play it didn't no if it was going to blow the speakers or what it was going to do.

Support:
Not sure yet I need to send this amp back and see how long it takes for them to refund my money.

Overall:
Searching for another amp now cause I sold the only one I had do to getting this amp and I never even got to play one of my Ric with it. Now that Sucks

• Submitted: 8/7/2005
• Style of Music: Rock Blues
• Location: Florida