The
VOX AC30 combo amp has been an icon for decades, known
as the sound that powered the 1960s' "British
Invasion." Based on the classic AC30 design, the
all-new Custom Series AC30C2 and AC30C2X offer numerous
up-todate enhancements, delivering the most versatile
AC30 design in VOX history.
An Evolution in Tone
VOX Custom Series amps offer two channels: Normal and
Top-Boost. Each channel is equipped with its own Volume
control, and the Top Boost channel offers highly interactive
Treble and Bass tone controls. This powerful channel
pairing provides an abundance of tone-crafting control,
letting you dial in a classic sound that is all your
own.
Both
channels rely on the Tone Cut and Volume controls in
the Master
section.
The Tone Cut control operates
in the power stage rather than the preamp stage, allowing
an additional degree of tone-shaping. The Master Volume
control works in conjunction with the individual volumes
of each channel to create just the right degree of gain-staging.
By balancing the individual and Master volumes, the Custom
Series can deliver everything from a clean VOX "chimey" sound
to a powerful overdriven tone.
Sound in Motion
You can sweeten the sound of your Custom Series amplifier
using the VOX Classic Tremolo effect. Both the speed
and the depth are adjustable, allowing you to generate
just the sound you want. A warm Spring Reverb is also
included on all Custom Series amps, adding spaciousness
to the sound. The AC30C2 and AC30C2X also include an
additional tone control in the Reverb section. All
Custom Series amps can use the VOX VFS2 footswitch,
allowing you to turn the Reverb and Tremolo effects
on and off as you continue to play. The AC30C2 and
AC30C2X also provide an effects loop for incorporating
your favourite effects into your sound. True "Bypass" switching
takes the entire effect loop out of the circuit.
Power Sharing
The AC30C2 and the AC30C2X amps make use of 3 x 12AX7
preamp tubes and use 4 x EL84 tubes to deliver 30 watts
of power. The AC30C2 uses two 12" Celestion G12M
Greenback speakers. The AC30C2X uses two 12" Celestion
Alnico Blues. All models in the Custom Series offer
a switchable 8/16 ohm output jack for powering an external
speaker cabinet when you need to speak with a little
more authority; using this jack will mute the internal
speakers. Additionally, a 2nd extension speaker jack
allows you to run an extra 16 ohm cabinet along with
the internal speakers for a fuller sound.
VOX
AC30C2X Custom Specifications