Vox AC30S1 30-Watt 1x12 Guitar Combo

VOX AC30S1 30W 1×12″ Tube Combo Amp

Tight and powerful—without compromise. The VOX AC30S1 OneTwelve channels the iconic sound of the original AC30 in a sleek, single-channel combo that’s perfect for gigging, studio work, or expressive home playing.

Key Features & Highlights

• Simplified Top Boost Channel
  Engineered around the revered Top Boost preamp circuit, the AC30S1 offers that signature VOX chime: sparkling cleans with immediate attack, progressing to warm, dynamic overdrive as you dig in.

• All-tube Design
  Powered by a classic tube lineup—2 × 12AX7 preamp tubes and 4 × EL84 power tubes—the amp delivers rich harmonic character, dynamic response, and that unmistakable British tone.

• Custom 12″ Celestion VX12 Speaker
  Tailored for this model, the Celestion speaker provides clarity, punch, and balance—perfect for clean articulation or gritty chord textures.

• Studio-quality Digital Reverb
  Immerse your tone with lush reverb that can range from a gentle ambience to dreamy saturation—without stealing the amp’s natural dynamics.

• Effects Loop & External Speaker Output
  Seamlessly integrate pedals or rack units via the send/return loop. Add sonic breadth with the external speaker jack for larger cabinets or line-out setups.

• Compact Format
  Measuring approximately 25.9″ × 10.4″ × 21.7″ and weighing in around 24.5 kg, the AC30S1 is notably more portable than full‑size 2×12 VOX combos.

Control Panel

• Gain, Volume, Bass, Treble, and Reverb offer streamlined tone-shaping.

Who It’s For

Ideal if you’re after:

• Classic VOX tones without the weight or complexity of a 2×12 rig.

• All-tube warmth and touch sensitivity in a portable combo.

• Pedalboard compatibility, thanks to the built-in FX loop.

• Controlled 30-watt headroom suitable for small to mid-sized venues or recording use.

Specs at a Glance

The VOX AC30S1 condenses the classic British VOX tone into an elegant, single-channel format that's surprisingly portable. With touch-sensitive Top Boost circuitry, all-tube signal path, a custom Celestion speaker, built-in reverb, and seamless pedalboard integration via its effects loop, it’s the perfect fusion of heritage and modern utility. Whether you're chasing jangling clean tones or rich saturation, this combo packs legendary sound into a gig-ready form.

Let me know if you’d like to compare it with other VOX models or explore suitable pedal pairings!