Buying Guide for Vox ac30cc1 Guitar Combo Amp

[@doogdoogdoogdoogdoogdoog]

"You can hear it getting quieter and quieter, just by moving the volume on your guitar". Now, THAT, is incredible.

[@ezragonzalez8936]

are you still alive 15 years later?

[@Declare57]

Great amp and MY FAVORITE GUITAR demonstrator!!! RIP Michael!!! The nice ones leave too soon!

[@thefabs4022]

Really sorry to hear that. I didn´t know. I thought he was very good.

[@cz1175]

Over 10 years ago, Michael and his demo of this amp totally made me look it up at my local music store. Played it for about 30 Minutes and took it home with me. Still playing it today, amazing amp!

[@gearoftones8585]

Got one too. Did you ever change the speaker?

[@cz1175]

​@@gearoftones8585 I actually like the stock speaker for the stuff I play! (Blues, Classic Rock, Punkrock & Indie) Alltough I'm curious how the amp would sound with an Celestion Gold Speaker..

[@Pablo-nc6qu]

Do the Lyle Caldwell mods. It will turn it from great to awesome.

[@HF1600ie]

@@Pablo-nc6qu I did those mods and changed a few caps in both channels to more correct values. It is incredible. My amp is the head version.

[@moodyvol89]

@@Pablo-nc6qu where does one find info about such mods?

[@agusg.t.8950]

Much better than the new ac30 one twelve. We miss you, man. RIP

[@HiggsFenderU2]

It sounds a bit like Prince at the start. Mike Caswell is my 2nd favourite guitarist of all time!!! Matt.

[@ezragonzalez8936]

are you still alive 15 years later?

[@LeroyLevi]

amazing guitar player! one of the only demonstrators i can listen to.. full of vibes and truth.. rip man!

[@mirronics]

I have one of these. It's really a great sounding amp. You can get all kind of sounds from it except maybe high gain (but I suppose you can still use pedals to get it). It also loves to be recorded. Just put an SM57 like you see on this video and you get a decent result. And don't forget that "30" in it's name not only shows it's power, but also it's weight! Damn it's heavy! :-)))

[@cgavin1]

Great tone and very much the same as the 2x12 with alnico blues. My ONLY gripe with this model is that the reverb can't get a wet as a Fender twin can. A £30 upgrade to the tank solves that issue.

[@kodiakchazz]

I think one of the most over looked things to consider is how clean can you get out of the amp. With a great clean you can add the few, or many, effects in front or behind the amp to achieve many tones out there. Now keep in mind, that's not the only thing to a very good amp but it allows you to play clean to dirty. I look for many great features in an amp but I usually start with how sweet is the clean, then I can work in many directions from there. Even a beginner can start with a nice class A

[@CuteKittyMeep]

I played one in the states (before discontinuation) that came w/ a neodymium Celestion that was like Fender clean tone, extended bass and treble. This one seems to have the middiness of the celestion VC30-ish speaker, or maybe it's the mic. Not that there's anything WRONG with that. Nice Jeff Beck moves, BTW... great demo!

[@500Norsepower]

You're a great player! Excellent demo. Thanks, Wayne

[@amandajh]

@funkyjones The early AC30CC's used cheap GZ34 rectifiers which failed a lot, part of the problem was Vox instructions to allow the valves to warm up and then switch the standby switch on, this causes a massive surge through the GZ34 and eventually they fail prematurely, the solution is ignore the standby switch, the rectifier (GZ34) warms up slower than the rest of the valves and allows the ht to rise slowly. When you do this the reliability problems disappear.

[@billpugh58]

Correct! Apparently the standby was a legal requirement for the US market at the time?

[@robiacullo4141]

I like my AC15cc1 but the speaker in it is a cheap one. I plan on getting a Celestion Alnico Blue for it next month. It should make a big improvement in the sound.

[@licklibrary]

Michael Casswells guitar is a 1989 valley arts custom pro.....!

[@celestialmelt]

jesus christ, the reverb sounds sooo fucking good on this amp!!

[@robiacullo4141]

The Night Train amps have a very clean sound. I'll probably get a Night Train head if I ever need more power than my AC15 puts out.

[@widdlemonk]

This guy is superb at demo's. Thankyou Dolphinmusic.

[@iambunnylove]

Hes actually a pro guitarist as well as a instructor for lick library michael casswell.

[@ozzvaldito]

@spicbuddha I checked your clips...you can really push a heavy sound on that amp! Sounds awesome...

[@HiggsFenderU2]

Very nice sound & song at the start, well done!!! Matt.

[@licklibrary]

@superiorjam it's an 1989 valley arts custom pro.

[@ascetik]

you should do more reviews, yours are the best i have ever seen, and i've seen A LOT!

[@VlastaStevanovich]

Yes, he is. You can contact him on his forum. He always answers back ;)

[@bradh716]

Man, that Vox tremolo is awesome!

[@hubbalol]

Thanks, I will check out those pedals next time I walk in to a music store! But, if it doesn't bother you to much I have one more question. I am looking för a new tube amp for like "metal" or what ever you want to call it, but like i said before, I have no idea witch one I'll buy. Any tip or something? And it would be great if the price doesn't get over about $2000. Thanks!

[@intrsoul]

That Valley Arts sounds wonderful... pretty hard to find those nowadays I imagine.

[@joethrelfall6370]

hey mr home front geeza: this guy is better than ull ever be. hes a top session player for the best artists an has played guitar fir brian may, plus played the original red special an has played the bmg rs guitars in the wwry shows

[@jaybals]

Lovin the way you give those subtle slide effects with your tremolo bar! Ive got one of these at home, great tone, recently fell back in love with its heavier drive, very gritty blues to be had! Were there any external pedals on this video? OD, Comp?

[@joethrelfall6370]

Brian may of queen uses his red special guitar through a treble booster an chorus pedal through a 3way single splitter into 9 ac30s

[@aorcloud3199]

You don't now what you're talking about. Brian runs his guitar through 3 Voxes, not 9 !

[@mattgilbert7347]

And he only uses mods occasionally. He does use a subtle delay and sometimes a bit of flange, chorus or subtle phase. T-wah for one or two songs I think. 3? 6? 9? We can find out, lads. I'll take bets.

[@joethrelfall6370]

+Matt Gilbert he uses 9 on stage but only three are in use the others are spares an his are modded. my ac30 is tge same bm spec

[@joethrelfall6370]

+AOR CLOUD nine on stage only bottom three though

[@funkyjones]

@amandajh Yeah? Loud enough for gigs? What about reliability? I've read some reviews stating they can crap out easily. Do you gig with yours?

[@HiggsFenderU2]

Hi Michael, Could you please tell me your settings for the introduction to this videe.!! It so growley, but also clean. It's a very nice sound. Thanks, Matt.

[@johnnymcgeemusic]

@Carl8888 looks like a floyd rose tremelo. handy piece of equipment

[@HiggsFenderU2]

I either use fender or rotosound 10 gauge strings. For the cable, i'm not sure but they are around £12 each....Not too helpful I know. But thanks for replies

[@VAB0L0]

I'm going to upgrade my amp from my Marshall MG *gag*, and after almost a year, I've discovered that Vox makes some pretty decent sounding amps. However, I'm kind of stuck between a Vox AC30 CC1/CC2 and a Fender Blues Junior. I play stuff that goes from Stevie Ray Vaughan to George Thorogood to Iron Maiden, but I want something that handles bluesy rock/classic rock/hard rock tones pretty well .What do you suggest?

[@HiggsFenderU2]

I have a vox ac30c2 and a mexican strat. (No i'm not spoiled, i've been saving since first communion.) I don't know, it just doesn't sound as I hoped it would - as like in this video. Any ideas why? Now, I know this is Mike Caswell, and he is on a Valley Arts guitar, but there is no chime out of my vox. Maybe it is my not so good guitar. Any replies will be much appreciated. Cheers, Matt.

[@vintage48]

Great demo mate! please what speaker are using?? Thanks

[@_stecullen]

I’ve just bought one but can’t get any distortion/overdrive to come out of it

[@derekdiamond846]

I bought one in 1964, I still use it , but with different speakers.

[@youngalistairyou]

i like this guy hes so much more genuine than those phoney guitar shop heroes i guess thats the difference between us and america he seems to really like what hes selling

[@hubbalol]

How is this one for a little more "metal sound"? Cuz I am looking for a new amp and I have no idea witch one thats good for me. I got a Gibson Flying V, playing like metal or very clean. ^^

[@TravisThompsonlmft]

is this a tube amp because ive heard that the tubes are extremely expensive to replace

[@Kozmo260]

What type & gauge of string do you run? Over the years I like 10 or 11's on a fender scale length but that's me

[@licklibrary]

Michael uses vintage Valley Arts guitars. This orange one is an 89.

[@HarryvanLamoen]

great demo! love it!

[@EzyoMusic]

I think there's a Vox Neo Dog in there. It's supposed to be similar to the Celestion Century Vintage.

[@TheeLoveland87]

what's the difference between the ac30cc and the ac30cc2? is the cc2 not made in the UK? and isnt there just a regular ac30?

[@GallGael2]

I'm curious - how does it go with pedals to push the gain even higher? Like Stoner Rock/ Heavy Blues styles (Clutch maybe?) I love its vintage tones! But am curious to see if the pedals will push it and still sound great!

[@kosmicwizard]

A lot depends on the speaker you put in it. Playing with just a little bit of natural od and having 30 watts of headroom, it can absolutely fantastic with the right dirt pedals running into it.

[@gibsonmatte]

@insanemembrane16 Heavy british accent often means that they are from Denmark

[@Schiallo]

Great intro playing!!! great hendrix style!

[@jakestewartmusic]

Any thoughts on running a Vox AC30 for cleans and an Orange AD30 for crunch?

[@cofads]

what is the chord progression at the first song? or which song is it?

[@ZombieBath]

Very nice review, thank you.

[@Dimitriyus]

Did you play in Brian's May band? What guitar are you using?

[@agusg.t.8950]

Dimitriyus he died

[@mirronics]

This video made me to buy this amp. ;-))) Thanks!

[@sakis232323]

specifically το 0.45 - 0.47 sec. how can i have this sound?

[@VAB0L0]

Oh, I'm fully aware that I won't be playing any metal on those amps (without any pedals and/or mods that would totally kill the tone). I just want to play things that require good tone, like Cream and Led Zeppelin, that kind of stuff.

[@FRIJJMONSTA]

nice guitar what is it?

[@licklibrary]

No prob Matt. We are sure our Michael must get it all the time!

[@glen1982]

would it be loud enough for gigs??

[@MrBigmuffer]

i love your accent, and the amp of course

[@bbnatedogg]

This amp has been discontinued! A Vox AC15 or AC30 will work just as well for jazz as almost any Fender will. I love Fender amps but, Vox is hardly know for their high gain amps. The difference is really if you prefer a more chimey, Vox, or spanky, Fender, sound!

[@pivetlord13]

wat guitar is he using

[@sakis232323]

i want to make the sound of the video.please tell me the setttings. thanks you

[@ezragonzalez8936]

Rest in peace Michael!

[@ape09090]

what kind of cables are you using?

[@edwinmartinez9787]

great guitar player you are real pro thanks

[@Jakelikeshiking]

@sydfloydpink heavy british accent? He is british?

[@HiggsFenderU2]

@licklibrary - Hi, I was typing quickly, I thought I pressed "S" twice, but it was just a typing error. Happens all the time. Matt.

[@amandajh]

I've got one, they are great!

[@777jordan]

Great playing by the way!

[@joeytruelove]

First thin I would do is really trying different heights for the pickups - high enough you will certainly have chime, though not necessarily the right kind of chime. Next step would be looking into replacement pickups.

[@randyklawon6283]

Jonas Carlsson i

[@sobhshab4732]

what is name of intro song?

[@licklibrary]

@higgsfenderu2. You have spelt your " 2nd favourite guitarist of all time " name wrong. His name is spelt Casswell.

[@GroovyGuitar02]

the best is to think the amp sounds exactly like that "live" even better . i feels plenty of dynamics and loud ... loud of rich tone ...

[@RightBrainsMusic]

Great great playing.

[@arioz1]

Tuned in D# Chords are : Gm , A, E.

[@TheArcadeo]

ANYONE CAN TELL ME THE NAME OF THE SONG IN THE INTRO, OR CHORDS. THANK´S ¡¡¡¡

[@TheSuperiorJam]

what guitar? lookss swweeett :D

[@facetheflyn]

:D he's Michael Casswell from lick library guitar vid tuts :D ... learnt most o my guitar from there.

[@cristopherchavezmoreno8995]

who is the voltage of this amplifer?

[@ominosersudlander14888]

When is the voltage of this amplifer? Why is the voltage of this amplifer?

[@CJJX88]

hello i am looking for help.. i have a very low budget of roughly £350 but may be able to push up to £600 but only if necessary.. i have a fender telecaster blacktop currently and i am in 2 different bands.. one band which play slow jazz/blues/contemporary easy listening things and the other band which plays heavy metal sometimes even death core... i know that these are 2 complete opposites and so i am looking for help finding an amplifier.. i currently have a vox DA15 which is not adequate for the level of stuff i am playing. i also use a cry baby and a boss DS-1. i will probably also be purchasing more pedals in the future if anyone has any recommendations also for them also. thank you for any help its very much appreciated :)

[@jakebland1990]

orange dark terror. that'll do ya. get it

[@johnkiene]

Fender MustangIV v2. I've played fender tube amps for 35 years and just found this solid state, light weight, powerful, fantastic sounding modeling amp with excellent efx for cheap.

[@idoy2807]

and it's mine now!!!

[@joethrelfall6370]

I have a replica of the red special an i use brian mays setup(treble booster vox amp an chorus pedal an run flat out)

[@Holdenmx]

I like your wig, Steve Buscemi!

[@ViciousMaximus]

I NEED one!

[@MudaFoka]

Great reviewer

[@bbnatedogg]

No problem.

[@TheTangentUK]

Vox amps are great sounding, well the ac30s are, not so sure about the night train ect, but the AC30 and even AC15 is to dam loud for anthing but gig's, a 15 tube amp is ok in the home normally, but the ac15 is still overly loud

[@muckinyoface]

Get an attenuator and its not.

[@spanomandras]

@oregonfan03 I saw it in google for 680 with free UK delivery

[@MrDeamon1]

The way a guitar sounds depends on the guitar used

[@777jordan]

I bought an AC30 handwired and yes it's made in China. But buying a chinese made vox in the UK would seem depressing to me... just my 2 cents.

[@MrJuanlll]

in fct is acent of britin

[@alhawaritalbi6371]

how much it cost?

[@cmikesmith664]

~$799

[@hasamatt]

pro chops!

[@porscha901]

the shadows were the first to use vox

[@idoy2807]

you will be mine ac30!!!!

[@ikke998]

a valley arts guitar, they are owned by gibson, google them

[@mouthfulloffeces]

15 minutes with him saved me 15% on my car insurance !

[@michaellonders]

Cool men

[@randywoodcock8622]

Carl8888 its a floyd rose floating temelo