Vox AC30HW2 30 Watt Handwired Tube 2 x 12" Combo Greenback
Turret board construction and hand-wiring make for rich, versatile voicing and classic sound.
In VOX's history, there
may never have been a series of amps boasting such a lofty and pure
sound as the new Hand-Wired Series amps, which includes the AC30HW2 30W
combo. The VOX Hand-Wired Series relies on the painstaking technique of
turret board hand-wiring, a method requiring a high level of skill and
craftsmanship. The result is wiring that's beautiful in its artistry and
ensures an efficient signal path with minimal loss and no restriction
in amplitude. In the AC30HW2 combo, tubes, transformers, speakers,
chassis, and custom parts all join together in an ideal state to deliver
the richest and most powerful sonic experience - the ultimate VOX amp.
Not bound by tradition, the VOX Hand-Wired Series also provides a
variety of new functions that keep pace with the needs of today's
artists.
Constructed for ideal sound and power
Turret
board hand-wired amps are every amp designer's ideal and every
guitarist's dream, representing the ultimate in amplifier construction.
Hand-wired amps are assembled entirely by hand, requiring staggering
levels of technical expertise and care, and as such are often exclusive
to today's limited productions or high-end models. The VOX Hand-Wired
AC30HW2 combo pairs these demanding methods with rigorously-selected
custom parts. These premium components are wired with a truly artistic
degree of perfection. The result is that the subtle nuances of the
guitarist's touch, the guitar's audio signature, and the natural
character of the vacuum tubes are passed with perfect transparency to
its 2 -12" Celestion G12M speakers, noted for their broad midrange
attack and restrained top-end, providing a punchy attitude when
chording, and a searing lead tone when driven hard.
True all-tube design - preamp, power amp, and rectifier
The
VOX Hand-Wired AC30HW2 is a true all-tube amplifier, employing vacuum
tubes in the preamp, power amp, and rectifier. The preamp uses three
classic ECC83/12AX7 tubes, while the power stage uses a quartet of
EL84s, along with a GZ34 rectifier tube. Combined, these three elements
provide the vibrant, organic, and unmistakable tone that is the heart of
the classic VOX sound.
Two-channel design: Top Boost and Normal
The
VOX Hand-Wired AC30HW2 amp 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 this 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 adds emphasis to the upper
harmonics of the tone when engaged.
Meets the challenge of today's broader tonal palette
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
AC30HW2 combo 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 1960s-era AC30, this amp is not a mere nostalgia
product. It's definitely designed for today's music scene.
"Old School" Master Volume bypass
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 it 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 50 years can be faithfully reproduced, giving you a direct and
pure high-gain tone.
Features
- 30W
- 2 - 12" Celestion G12M Greenback speakers
- Hand-wired turret board construction
- Birch-ply cabinet featuring solid bracing and a natural high frequency diffuser
- All-tube design
- 3 ECC83/12AX7 preamp tubes
- 4 EL84 power tubes
- GZ34 rectifier
- Fitted with matched Ruby Tubes that provide extended dynamic range
- Traditional VOX two-channel design: Top Boost and Normal
- High and Low inputs for each channel
- The Normal channel provides an additional BRIGHT switch
- The top boost channel provides a HOT/COOL switch to achieve even more gain
- Master Volume/Bypass switch completely bypasses the Master Volume section
- OP mode switch cut the amp's output power level in half
- Vintage fawn-colored vinyl, reminiscent of the 1960 classic AC30
- Choose either Celestion Alnico Blue or Celestion G12M Greenback
- Included VFS1 footswitch controls the Top Boost channel's Hot/Cool switch