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Alright, well I couldn't sell my rectoverb no matter how hard I tried..every deal fell through on me...which means I couldn't buy Puckboy's 4x10 Blue Angel which saddens me deeply. But at the same time I knew the rectoverb wasn't for me, and I was made an offer on it I couldn't refuse!! So got it in and took a couple of pics...I've been playing it a little bit, but haven't really put it through it's paces yet....we'll see how it acts, especially when a/b/y'd with my Fender Blues Jr.

...the suspense is killing you I knowI traded my rectoverb for a Vox AC30 Custom Classic.

I'm really diggin this amp! lots of info online, but for now, a picture

Hey Phillip, I see you got the Ds1 hooked up there, how ya like it? Nice amp too, ive always liked vox's stuff. So what kinda tones you getting from it?

man, the vox is incredible...it's currently set at 22 watts instead of the normal 33 watts, and I'm getting some GREAT Fender clean's and cranked sounds out of it. The DS-1....well, note quite working as well as I'd like, but it's mostly problems with the tone control. It goes from dull sounding to a bit too much high-spike too fast ya know? but I'm getting some usable tones from it, but I'm gonna get it modded real soon, so it should be all good! it's got a very smooth sounding gain though, I do enjoy that.

The vox, with the combination of Reverb and tremolo...works to create a VERY British-meets-California vibe. It's freakin great. It's all those great tones I wanted and more, and with the versatility of the reverb (dwell and mix controls as well as a low-drive/high-drive switch)...it's just amazing. I haven't gotten to work with it as much as I'd like (been too busy) but soon....REVIEW TO FOLLOW!

no more vox fans?

i REALLY want to know about that vox

EDIT: straight from Vox's website

History in the making

Why has the AC30 been an icon for decades? It's the amplifier's unique, warm tone, its player friendly quot;feelquot; and its primeval circuit design. With its straightforward quot;what you see is what you getquot; control format, the AC30 was a hit with artists from the very beginning. Back then, VOX owned the '60s quot;British invasionquot; and to this day the AC30 is widely used by all kinds of guitarists performing in a huge range of musical styles.

With a number of modern enhancements including blendable channels, a true bypass FX loop, spring reverb and master volume, to name just a few, the new AC30 Custom Classic is an evolution of the original that is sure to become a classic in its own right.
Attaining the highest standards

In order to achieve tonal nirvana, this AC30 is manufactured in our vertically integrated manufacturing facility. What this means for you is that we have total control of the design, the quality and the sound of your amplifier. Our factory is capable of many processes not found in most guitar amplifier factories. We design and manufacture our own transformers, speakers (except for the venerable VOX quot;Bluequot; amp; quot;Neodogquot; which are manufactured by Celestion), cabinets and we build our own electronics. All components have been designed, manufactured or selected so that the performance and sound of your AC30 Custom Classic is second to none.
An evolution in tone

When we set out to create the AC30 Custom Classic, we started from our most highly acclaimed model to date, the AC30 Hand Wired. With twin inputs (high and Low) and a Master Volume circuit, these amps offer highly interactive Bass and Treble tone controls, as well as the VOX Tone Cut control (which varies the presence in the power amp section) for even greater tonal variety. We also included Classic Tremolo with variable Depth control and a spring reverb with Level and Tone controls as well as a Dwell switch.

Two blendable channels, a first

Not only does the AC30 Custom Classic include two channels, it also offers the ability to blend those channels together (a first for the AC30!). The Top Boost Channel serves up that classic AC30 tone, while our new expanded Normal Channel now offers two modes, Normal and Bright, which allow you to achieve the sounds of an assortment of vintage AC30s. Use the channels individually or blend them together for increased tonal flexibility to create a unique sound and feel that's all your own.
Control freaks rejoice!

The AC30 Custom Classic is fully equipped with well thought out and easy to use controls. With a Custom/Normal EQ switch, Tone control and Dwell switch for the spring reverb, Master Volume, fully variable Tremolo on all channels and a true bypass Effects Loop, we've thought of everything! We've even included a switchable cathode resistor that lowers power output and increases tube life. Of course, the AC30 Custom Classic comes with our standard controls like Treble, Bass, Tone, Volume, Standby and more.
Multiple configurations

Not only is the AC30 Custom Classic the most flexible AC30 to date, it comes in our most expansive array of models ever to cover a variety of needs and player preferences.

Cool buy... I love Voxes! It sounds like the new ones that are out now are sounding more like the real deal JMIs than even the HW series. My current amp has a clean channel modeled after the JMI era stuff and I've had it for 7 months with no intention of selling it (which is a first for me).

I'm very interested by that new vox. Nice bit of vintage/modern mixing there.

Vox's are great and GAS for one bigtime.., that and a Twin Reverb.. and I am set

Solid acquisition... can't wait for the review!

I would have done the same trade. Boss's suck IMO......the people and the pedals! ha

Get a nice overdrive like a Menatone Fish Factory, HBE, Fulldrive II, Banzai, or similar, and you'll get everything you want out of that Vox.

Still diggin' the AC30, Capo?

- Keith

Wow man, dug this one up from the graveyard. That Vox got stolen over two years ago when my band's trailer got stolen. I lost my les paul, my strat, my ac30, our drums, fretless bass, pa...everything. We had insurance but none of the stuff was ever recovered. I am mostly sad about the loss of the Les Paul....won't ever be one like that one again.



I feel sheepish. Sorry, bro.

It's cool man, it happens, no worries