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Vox AC30C2 $450-my first tube amp

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Just bought this thing. It looks brand new and MAN, does this thing sound good! For those that don't know, it's a $1000 amp new, ~$700 used. (It's the same brand that Brain May (Queen) and the Beatles used). This thing rocks! I still can't believe I actually was able to by it. I saw it pop up yesterday on CL and thought no way would I be able to get there in time (MS to N.O). Fifteen hours later he still had it. I called the guy at 7:30 this morning, asked when I could come and would he hold it for me. He agreed with no problem. (Good kid, played it in church and upgraded to a better amp). I am so stoked! I bought it to flip but....

.....ya know...my birthday is on the 10th....:wink:
 
I have an AC30 Top Boost - Great amps! (What the Beatles used in the Early days)
 
Nothing sounds as good as the old tube amps!
 
Basil said:
I have an AC30 Top Boost - Great amps! (What the Beatles used in the Early days)
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I have a TB channel in mine, here's the wiki on it:

AC30 Custom Series

At the 2010 Winter NAMM expo Vox introduced the Custom series; these models were updates to the 2004 Custom Classic series amplifiers and featured 2 channels (Normal and Top Boost) with 2 inputs for each channel (High and Low), more akin to the original AC30/4 layout released in 1958. It was available with either Greenback speakers (C2) or Alnico Blue Speakers (C2x), and was also available as the AC15. Later limited edition models include the AC30BL, a tygoon blue tolex with grey speaker cloth, an AC30C2RD with a red finish, an AC30C2-BRG a British Racing Green tolex finish with a grey speaker cloth and the AC30C2 Black Comet; featuring a patterned finish all are identical to the C2. The amp featured an option known as "Jumping" where the High-Normal channel could be linked to the Low-Top Boost channel with a patch lead, whilst the guitar is plugged into the High-Top Boost channel, allowing both channels to sound and create a fuller, thicker overdrive sound. The amp also featured a solid-state rectifier to increase reliability. Controls include a Normal volume, Top Boost Volume, Treble and Bass controls, Reverb Tone and Level controls, Tremolo Speed and Depth controls, a Tone Cut control (to add further control over the higher-frequencies), a Master Volume, and a Standby and Power Switch. A true bypass effects loop, extension cab output and external cab output were also included; as well as an input for the external foot-switch (to control Reverb and Tremolo). The amps are produced in China. The amps were released to critical success, garnering awards such as Music Radar's "Guitarist Choice" award.
 
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