The amps are meticulously put together with premium parts by human hands, for the best possible tone out of voxs classic ac15 circuit. Ac15h1tvl, ac30h2, ac15htvh, ac30h2l, ac30hh, v112htv, v212h. Get the sound of the vox ac15 the way it was meant to be with a vox. Tube amplifier 2 x 12ax7 preamp and 1 x el84 power 4channel watts rms. If you get the amp to the edge of breakup, not quite distorted but not totally clean, then use the ds1 with the gain cranked and the tone knob all the way up youll probably be close.
Vox ac15c1 custom guitar combo amplifier first introduced in 1958, the ac15 combo has been the amp of choice for countless guitar players throughout the world. We have taken the best ac designs and added a number of useful features to give you the most tonally flexible ac to date. Vox handwired heritage collection combo amp amp head speaker cabinet. Do not obstruct ventilation grilles and always ensure free movement of air around the. Ac15 custom ac15c1 limited edition red the vox ac15 is the amp that started it all. Inputs high and low gain footswitch to switch between cool and hot modes.
We believe this to be one of the most sonically versatile hand wired vox amplifiers to date, and is well on the way to joining its grandfathers in the vox hall of fame. Theres tons of threads regarding the vox ac30 but just a few on the ac15. Vox ac15 handwired 15 watt 1x12 guitar combo youtube. Ac15vr musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. An old vox ac30 sounds great as it is and doesnt need a whole lot of modding in the tone department, but, a few enhancements will add greater versatility and help reduce noise. Hey i bought a vox ac15 as my first tube amp some months ago. The ac15 is loud enough in a band situation and you can get the power tubes cooking enough to get the true vox sound. Have read some on the weber blue alnico, celestion gold, creamback, etc.
Well as im getting a vox, i thought i might aswell pickup an alnico blues version of the new amps, since that is what best represents the vox tone. I get great tone out of it at low volume by adjusting the amp as i would in any playing environment and then controlling the volume through the guitar. Vox badly chooses its fuse must be put in of 1 ampere basis. Even though its older brother is so famous, the ac15 was actually the first of the two amplifiers to be made by vox. Ac15cc1 that uses the vox wharfedale custom gsh123016 speaker ac15cc1x that uses the vox celestion alnico blue. If you have the optional vox valvetronix foot controller, you can use. Congratulations on your purchase of the vox custom series guitar amplifier. Pdf file icon vox ac15 amplifier 1959 schematic 230 kb.
Ac15hw1 handwired 2channel 15watt 1x12 guitar combo. The vox users on that other forum say that the vox ac15 can peel paint from the walls, i have the ac4 at 9 oclock on volume for 11 oclock on gain zero max is 6 oclockand its very loud in the house, so the ac30 may need more volume to get to a sweet spot on the top boost circuit. Boasting both a normal and top boost channel, the ac15 custom is an alltube, el84 driven workhorse that delivers 15 watts of authentic british tone into your choice of a genuine celestion greenback or alnico blue speaker. The younger brother of the worldfamous vox ac30, offering all the classic tones in an easier and quieter size. Where can i find the schematic for the vox ac4 v101 model, manufactured by thomas. Vox handwired ac15 with green back speaker andertons music co. Cab in birch, hp celestion 12 g12m greenback 25 watts into 16 ohms. The only tube difference is the vox calls for a ecf82 whereas the pa has a 12au7.
A great match for a tele or stratthe celestion blue is well worth the extra dollars. View and download vox ac15h1tv owners manual online. Dec 23, 2014 the vox users on that other forum say that the vox ac15 can peel paint from the walls, i have the ac4 at 9 oclock on volume for 11 oclock on gain zero max is 6 oclockand its very loud in the house, so the ac30 may need more volume to get to a sweet spot on the top boost circuit. What i can say is that i do not regret spending the money on this type of sound. Service manul schematics free ebook download as pdf file.
Ac series ac4 1960 ac10 1960 ac10 1960b ac10 tube layout diagram 1960. Vox ac15c1 sch service manual download, schematics, eeprom. The 15watt vox ac15hw1 handwired combo guitar amplifier transports you. Vox says the hot mode bypasses the tone circuitry for richer gain. The ac15c2 speakers are corrected from 5300000029 to 530000002119. It is a builder who abused so much fame to be careful not to above the ac amplifier is still quite expensive. The master section employs voxs familiar tone cut control things get darker as you turn it clockwise and a master volume. Get a demo of the vox ac15 handwired tube guitar amplifier in this episode of the sweetwater minute with. Ac15c1 musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. It was designed by our uk based vox engineering team and built by our state of the art, vertically integrated manufacturing fac ility and were sure itll give you countless hours of great guitar tones that will feel as good as they sound. I used a small modeling amp previously, but the vox ac15c1 is so impressive and makes me sound pretty good. Electric guitar combo handwired, 15 watts rms into 816 ohm, 1x 12 celestion g12m green back speaker 16 ohm, 3x ecc8312ax7 preamp, 4x el84 power amp, ez81 rectifier, 4 inputs.
Congratulations on your purchase of the vox guitar amplifier custom series ac30c2x ac30c2 ac15c1. I have many amps including a modded ac15 that do their jobs very well, if a part calls for the vox sound, i know that amp will pull it off. And the alnico blues ac15 is only the hw version which costs as much as the ac30c2x. By bridging the inputs to all 3 channels together internally, you. I use the jmi or the reissue on almost every record i do. Ac30hw2xac30hw2ac15hw1xac15hw1ac30hwhv212hwx owners manual. There may never have been an amp boasting such a lofty and pure sound in the entire history of vox. All of these pdf files are available for free download. Vox ac15c1 rocks i have a vox ac15c1 and love it even in the privacy of my own home. Ac30hw2xac30hw2ac15hw1xac15hw1ac30hwhv212hwx owners. Service manul schematics audio electronics free 30day trial. The problem with the ac15 in my opinion isnt too much power, but size and weight. Vox diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free.
The master section employs vox s familiar tone cut control things get darker as you turn it clockwise and a master volume. Inside, the ac15 sports the traditional complement of three 12ax7 valves in the preamp section and a pair of el84s for power amp duties. The vox ac15hw1 is a handwired 15 watt 1x12 tube combo guitar amplifier, featuring normal and top boost channels with high and low inputs, as well as controls for volume, treble, bass, master volume, and a standby switch. If terminals are bright and clean and free of wax, frayed. Always use a nonscreened vox approved speaker lead with the ac15 amplifier and extension cabinets. If youve got the space and desire for a big amp, go for the ac15. The online resource for old vintage vox circuit diagrams. Neatly, you can bypass the master if you want maximum headroom from either channel, or alternatively switch it in if you want more driving sounds at. In half power, the high end is mellowed slightly giving you a whole load of new tonal characteristics to explore. Id say the ac15 is just fine for just about any practicing, unless you live in an apartment with paper thin walls. Start by setting all knobs in the whole setup right in the middle except the guitar volume and tone knobs, those can be all the way up. Ac30c2xac30c2ac15c1 owners manual the vox showroom. But, the ac10 is a much more compact package and will struggle to cram in an alnico.
Though an ac15 is a cool amp, its not that sound that people are talking about when referring to ac30s. Voxs handwired series returns for 2010 looking and sounding better than ever. Im thinking about getting myself a 2010 ac30 amp ac15 is also a contender that will mostly be played at home. Always on the vox sound great for my style of zik but there is a big problem when i bought the fuse blows on about 3 of 4 plugs. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. Feel free to list ac30 users too, but make a note of it. Vox amp heaven schematics berkley cambridge pacemaker. Vox brown diamond grill cloth per yard call for quote 8004511922. For my money, doubling a clean rhythm guitar part with one track of ac15 and the other with the fender blues deluxe is about as sexy as it gets. Service manual vox ac15c1c2 ch table of contents schematic diagram. Im interested in which bandsmusicians in the past have used the ac15. View and download vox ac15hw1x owners manual online.
Dec 17, 20 tube amplifier 2 x 12ax7 preamp and 1 x el84 power 4channel watts rms. Ac15h1tv musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. This is a very small resistance between the opposing output signals, and it attenuates the signal a noticeable amount even when on 10. Vox put a switch in to defeat the mv to avoid this attenuation. Clarke issue date change signed change history bpjbbbmono j4 vr1 a500k r77 68k r76 1m c72 22pf 50v r60 10k r51 fb gnd r63 1. On vox amps, the tone cut has confused me somewhat. This amp is the culmination of over 50 years of manufacturing expertise and high quality, guitar amplifier design. What this means to you is that the sound of your new ac15 custom classic is second to none. This is the best of the best new hand wired reissue amps. The first thing to strike you is how portable it is.
Download my full size board layout, drill guide, jumper guide, ground scheme, schematic, and more in a single pdf. Free shipping for your vox ac15hw1 1x12 15watt handwired. Our studio has an ac15, an original jmi ac30tb and a 90s reissue ac30tb. Buy vox ac15hw1 handwired combo amplifier, 15w, 12. I think its a very good amp, i havent really found a bad thing about it yet, also i li. The heathkit model hw32 amateur transceiver is a 20meter. Vox amp schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and. Welcome to vox many thanks for adding the vox ac30vrac15vr amplifier to your sonic arsenal. Free vox diagrams, schematics, service manuals schematics. Especially, if you are trying to recreate the soundtone of the british invasion beatles, stones, kinks, etc.
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