Vox V9168R Pathfinder 15R Guitar Combo Amplifier (15 Watts, 1x8 in.)

15 Watt, 1 x 8 in. combo with reverb, plus footswitchable gain boost and tremolo.

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

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"A very smart buy"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
I gave it high but not perfect marks because it lacks good effects. Throw a reverb on this thing and I give it a 9. Add an effect or two other than tremolo and it would be a 10. The tremolo sounds cool, but its kind of useless to me (but thats just not my style). On the plus side, the boost button makes a big difference, turn it off and you can turn the gain pretty high without distorting. In the back it has jacks for headphones, foot switch, line out, and 8 ohm 15W ext. speaker, great for such a cheap amp. Again, this is something not even my 100W marshall included.

Quality:
I move around a lot, and I've definitely made the thing squeal and pop by accidentally pushing up the gain and volume at once. But in 6 years of light/moderate abuse, it's shown no sign of weakness.

Value:
You can spend easily $600-$700 on an inferior amp. Sure, it doesn't have much wattage on paper, but it defies logic and puts out a huge sound.

Desirability:
Its not pretty at all. I think Vox makes ugly amps, in fact they look like they sound bad, but we know better. However I would call it highly desirable, I've actually traded it away and then missed it so much I bought it back.

Sound:
The tone is amazing! I have owned this amp for 6 years, it has better tone than my Marshall 100W or my little fender champion. Clean sounds are beautiful and it gets very loud. Gain is powerful and very present, especially with that little boost button. With the size and depth of sound out of this thing, I would have guessed it was a tube amp, but of course it's not, so we all save money. I don't think it's quite loud enough to gig with, it would probably get drowned out by the drums, but it's almost there.

Ease of Use:
How hard can it be? You just have to understand the relationship between gain and volume, the rest is intuitive. Play with the boost button and it won't take long to figure out why that's there either. Frankly, it's difficult to make this thing sound bad.

Support:
Never have had to contact the company. I say the best support is not needing it.

Overall:
It's loud, beautiful, and can get raunchy too. It does it all, except lacks effect variety. It is incredibly cheap, it sounds exactly like a tube amp. If you're looking for a fantastic practice amp, or a solo stage amp this will serve you well. I would pay 500 dollars to get this sound, easy.

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"Great Practice amp...Well Worth Your Money!!!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
The footswitchable gain boost and tremolo are great! i use that the most... The Reverb is on all the time and it worx great still! great amount of distortion u can plug out of it.

Quality:
Amp its built really strong...and can take a lot...(but no to much)

Value:
Amazing value!! So Cheap for a amp! You Get So much for your money!

Desirability:
erm...ah...it doesnt look as tasty as the Line 6 Spider III 75...but it does look as sexy as a regular traditional vox amp.

Sound:
Sounds totally rockin!

Ease of Use:
Really Easy to use! All the settings are pretty right there...aha..

Support:
Vox will answer any Questions! Very Helpful.

Overall:
i gave this amp a 9 cause it doesnt have to many features. But yes it has alot for your money.Its not a waste at all! i use this amp to practice at home and use with my band...I love this amp..It truly Great!... VOX all the way!

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"Short, Sweet & Cheap!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
As far as effects built-in to an amp, tremelo, boost and reverb are a good combination on any amp. The head phone jack does sound crappy compared to the speaker sound. Line out signal is ok.

Quality:
This my first Vox, so I don't about support. But it is working fine so far. No probs with my amp, everything looked great out of the box. Under twenty pounds so it's easier to get around than the JC120 I own. It is transistor so who knows how long it will last? I switched from an Ampeg jet II to this amp for my monitor/dirty amp on stage. The tremelo on the Vox sounds as good as the Ampeg if not better.

Value:
For the money, this little guy rocks. Great for sittin' and jammin' or a "small" gigs. holds it's own against other amps twice as much.

Desirability:
It looks cool!

Sound:
I use it giging w/ a JC120 linto the Vox. Set the 120 clean and dirty up the vox just a bit. Wow! the vox is very tweekable on the fly. Can drive the little speaker just enough to break up when I kick on the the boost.

Support:
Like said, I haven't had any dealings with factory and let's hope I don't.

Overall:
It looks great and sounds great for the price. I've already mentioned above what all of my likes are. If I lost it or it got stolen, I'd run and get one in a heart beat. Hey, some stomp boxes cost more than this amp.

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"The best I have owned since my original AC30"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
I use a GT8 so the effects and features don't bother me, the tops seem a bit bright with my strat but great with the PRS

Quality:
Mine was left out in the rain a couple of time and when I switched it on after a few days drying time it was okay.

Value:
In my country everything that is imported is expensive so to give you a better understanding of how inexpensive this amp is it's the same price as 290 loves of bread.

Desirability:
The only thing I don't like is the plastic gold plated VOX emblem in front, it looks cheap.

Sound:
This little amp has big balls

Ease of Use:
Nothin too it

Support:
Never needed support.

Overall:
I was looking at buying a Fender twin reverb, but for what I do this will do.

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"The little VOX that could!!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Does cool things when you turn the controls. And It's nice to have the footswitch alongside my other effects. Had to buy the footswitch though.

Quality:
Well made. Feel as If I got a Diamond for the price of a chunk of coal!

Value:
A great amp for the money.

Desirability:
Looks so cool I want another one, so I can have the look and the sound In stereo!

Sound:
Sounds great! It has a full sound,and speaks well,no matter what I tell It to say!

Ease of Use:
What could be easier?

Support:
Unknown.

Overall:
Gives me the feel of a good partner in music when I play through It. It's a great little coffee shop/practice amp. If It stays with me, I'll stay with It.

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"A must have amp for any style or level"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
reverb and tremolo,plus excellent distorted sound.

Sound:
For this price it doesn't get any better. Can't wait to hear what it sounds like with an external speaker. Beautiful rich and singing clean sounds with overdrive capable of a dry sharp distortion to a wet heavy sound. Absolutely amazing for the price.

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"Good sound, good looks, a good practice amp."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
The OD isn't all that great...sounds too harsh, but you can get some nice sounds by turning up the gain knob. Wish the foot switch came standard.

Quality:
Feels solid, but there is a bit of buzz at high volumes...or it could be the windows and floor in my apartment that are buzzing...

Value:
Yes. For the price it sounds good and esp. if you're just starting out you can really get a good feel for what sounds your guitar is capable of making.

Desirability:
Looks cool. Looks like an amp with some class. Nice retro look.

Sound:
Very nice sound. Warm and clear. The OD boost channel doesn't sound all that great, but other than that it is great. The Tremelo is a cool sound. Gets loud, but sounds good a lower volumes...a good practice amp.

Support:
Haven't used customer service...

Overall:
Not sure I'd replace it for a while. It's a great practice amp. Not sure it would do well in larger club. Nice clean sound without all the "modelling" getting in the way--let's your style of playing come through and is great for those just starting because it doesn't hide the sound of your guitar behind a bunch of effects.

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"GREAT practice amp . Hook it up to a larger speaker + LOOKOUT ."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
Needs an effects loop . + better reverb.

Sound:
Great all around sound . Esecially for the money! only reason I gave it an 8 instead of a 10 was that reverb is not all that good + a larger speaker would be good , but then it have to cost more . otherwise buy it!

Overall:
Will keep this one as a practice amp as long as it works . No need for any other practice amp

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"Dynamite comes in small packages."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
For a 15 watt amp, this thing has all that you need. The reverb is unbelievable.

Quality:
Great Vox looks. This little thing is a sleeper.

Value:
a hell of a deal. This little thing blows the Crate and Marshall amps of the same size away.

Sound:
Great tone.

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"I am impressed with this..."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Basic features. What more do you really need?

Quality:
It's a brit amp company's amp.. They are the best. I looked inside, everything is nice and neat and good parts.

Value:
Why do people bother with more expensive crates? I like this just fine. Low feedback, a little noise when dimed, but hey, all amps have that...

Desirability:
This is a vox for little more than