Vox AC30HWHD 30W Handwired Tube Guitar Amplifier Head in White

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The VOX Hand-Wired Series is a true all-tube amplifier, employing vacuum tubes in the preamp, power amp, and rectifier. The preamp uses three classic ECC83/12AX7 tubes. ...Read more

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The VOX Hand-Wired Series is a true all-tube amplifier, employing vacuum tubes in the preamp, power amp, and rectifier. The preamp uses three classic ECC83/12AX7 tubes. Depending on the amplifier wattage, the power stage uses a quartet of EL84 tubes. The VOX Hand Wired Series use a tube rectifier. It features a GZ34 rectifier tube. These three elements, when combined, provide the vibrant, organic and unmistakable tone that is the heart of the classic VOX sound.

The VOX Hand-Wired Series preserves the traditional VOX two-channel design, providing a Top Boost channel and a Normal channel. True to form, the Top Boost channel delivers the legendary AC30 sound with a fully interactive tone stack. VOX has also added a new and unique HOT/COOL switch. The COOL setting produces the orthodox Top Boost sound, while the HOT setting bypasses the tone circuitry altogether to create a more pure sound to achieve richer gain. A VFS1 footswitch is included with your VOX Hand-Wired Series amp, so you can quickly change between COOL and HOT, right at those moments when you need an extra dose of drive. The controls for the Normal channel consist simply of a volume knob, giving you a cleaner and more natural tube sound. In addition, this channel offers a BRIGHT switch that, when engaged, adds emphasis to the upper harmonics of the tone.

The traditional, inimitable sound of the legendary AC30 continues to fascinate the guitarists of today. Many modern players have viewed this timeless design and desired more up-to-date options. While continuing to preserve the classic AC30's sonic character, the VOX Hand-Wired Series offers the flexibility to meet the sound-creating requirements of a broad range of scenes and styles. The addition of a Master Volume and an Output Power (OP) mode switch lets you change the power amp's output level, delivering more detailed control over the gain/volume relationship, in turn providing more control over your sound. Despite being decked out in the retro-style fawn-colored vinyl suggestive of a 1960 era AC30, these amps are not mere nostalgia products – they are definitely designed for today's music scene.

The old AC30 had no master volume, nor indeed do most hand-wired amps. With such amps, high-gain sound meant that you needed to play at high volumes. High volume is unavoidable if tone is the primary consideration, but can be inconvenient in many situations. The VOX Hand-Wired Series provides a master volume control, but also provides an MV/BYPASS switch that completely bypasses the master volume section. This means that the legendary sound that has fascinated guitarists for more than fifty years can be faithfully reproduced, giving you a direct and pure high-gain tone.

VOX Amplification AC30HWH Includes:

  • Power cable
  • VFS1 footswitch
  • Dust cover
  • High-performance VOX custom speaker cable

VOX Amplification AC30HWH Specifications:

  • Output Power: 30 Watts RMS into 8/16 Ohms
  • Tube Complement:
    • Preamp: ECC83/12AX7 (x3)
    • Power amp: EL84 (x4)
    • Rectifier: GZ34
  • Inputs:
    • NORMAL Channel Jacks: HIGH (x1); LOW (x1)
    • TOP BOOST Channel Jacks: HIGH (x1); LOW (x1)
    • FOOT SWITCH Jack
  • Outputs: POWER OUTPUT Jacks (x2 for external/extension speakers)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 27.76" x 10.24" x 9.84" (705 x260 x 250 mm)
  • Weight: 41.5 lbs. (18.8 kg)

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Note: first image shows the head with optional V1212HWX extension cabinet, see accessory tab for the cabinet

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