Vox AC10 Hand-Wired Guitar Amplifier

Vox AC10 Hand-Wired Guitar Amplifier - Perth

The AC-HWR series reproduces the vintage VOX tone through meticulous research. A diverse line up caters to the individual preferences and needs of discerning guitarists. The series includes the AC10HWR1 compact combo amp, designed for lower output use.

In Vox's research, they measured the power supply circuit of many vintage AC30s and used these to help design an entirely new power supply to replicate these vintage tone and performance characteristics.

The new VOX Hand-wired amplifiers address ghost notes without compromising sound quality and responsiveness, navigating the delicate balance between the two considerations in a truly musical way.

The output transformer contributes significantly to the classic vintage VOX sound. Even if the specifications are the same, saturation distortion in the transformer section can add to the pleasant harmonic components of vintage amplifiers

Vox carefully examined the thickness of the materials used, as the vintage AC30 employed slightly thinner cabinet materials, contributing to a rich and expansive midrange. Our new cabinet design employs the same thickness of material as the vintage amp, helping to deliver a faithful sound reproduction.

In contemplating what could enhance the immersive quality of a guitar amp, a very high-quality spring reverb unit was considered a “must-have” to achieve that magic vintage sound.

Modern guitarists love to combine various effects to create their individual sound. However, issues can arise when combining distorted amps with spatial, modulation, and pitch-shift effects. Distorting these effects can muddy the sound. To address this, an FX loop was integrated, allowing for a clean output of effects

• Vacuum Tube Configuration: ECC83/12AX7 x 2、EL84 x 2
• Speaker Configuration: 12” 116Ω Celestion G12M Greenback x 1
• 10 watts

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