Two twelves no waiting tone, tone, and more tone big tank, tasty tremolo hold the mayo. Mar 09, 2010 the vox ac15 custom is a truly remarkable amplifier, and is priced for the working musician. Hi guys, since vox staff thinks theyre still in the 70s and therefore refuse to send the official schematics i decided to reverse engineer mine. In the video above, bradford demonstrates the clean and driven sounds that you can get from the ac15 with a telecaster style guitar and a guitar with humbuckers. So ive owned my vox for about 2 years now, no issues. Last week a brand new one came to me factory sealed with nonworking reverb. Vox ac15c1 guitar combo amplifier 15 watts, 16 ohms. Depending on where this is set, you can either blend in more gain by turning it. The first channel incorporates the preamp circuitry from the original ac30 normal amp while the second channel featured the vox ac30 top boost circuit. Vox ac15c2 15watt 2 x 12 combo tube guitar amp features at a glance. Recently, i purchased a vox ac15c1 tube amp after a lot of time researching which amp would be best for my playing. The normal channel has a single volume control, whilst the top boost channel has a dedicated eq stack. Congratulations on your purchase of the vox custom series guitar amplifier.
Ac15c1 musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. The new ac10 custom is a very different amp than the first vox to bear that name. View and download vox ac15c1 service manual online. The vox ac15c1 is an excellent low wattage combo amp with supple features and a welcome compact size. The ac15c2 speakers are corrected from 5300000029 to 530000002119. Later, it was officially named the vox ac15, and quickly became the foundation of vox amplification as we know it today. Buy jj tube upgrade kit for vox ac15c1 amps el84 ecc83s. Oct 17, 2018 the legendary vox ac30 has evolved through several incarnations since its introduction in 1959. In fact, many of the same amps that musicians relied on back then are still on the market today. I repair and mod tube amps in my area and would like to share what i have found on the ac15c1 that others might find helpful. I debated over the fender blues jr and vox ac15 and decided to go with vox, even though it cost a little more and im so glad i did. Bought vox ac15c1, 18 months ago, for home use and garage jamming with friends.
Notice regarding disposal eu only when this crossedout wheeled bin symbol is displayed on the product, owners manual, battery, or battery package, it signifies that when you wish to dispose of this product, manual, package or battery you must do so in an approved manner. Vox ac15c1 sch service manual download, schematics, eeprom. Dec 18, 2015 at worship tutorials, we love vox tone. Ac30c2xac30c2ac15c1 owners manual the vox showroom. B do not switch the amplifier on without a loudspeaker connected. Its divided in 5 parts so it is computer friendly and for those who want to get it all in one click theres a link to the pdf file at the end of the post. Vox s success in the 60s definitely cemented their status as a premier provider of amplifiers and effects. Powered by el84s, this ac15 is a twin channel design that is separated by the input. Great for practicing around the house or take it to a gig.
Vox diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. I leave my pedalboard plugged in to the top boost channel 99% of the time, when its just sitting in my bedroom. Vox user manuals download manualslib vox amp, organ, guitar, and accessory owners manuals 1964 to present the vox showroom is happy to provide the following links and references for you to learn more about current and vintage vox products. This is a step by step do it yourself and howto for replacing all the tubes in a vox ac15c1 amplifier.
How to install new guitar amplifier tubes in a vox ac15 c1. Now everyone can have access to these vintage and soughtafter vox tones. The vox ac15 is a 15w, single channel alltube three 12ax7 preamp tubes and two el84 tubes to drive a single 12 celestion g12m greenback amp. I look through the circuit, trace the signal, and check the bias. C ensure that any extension cabinets used are of the correct impedance. Take for example vox s limited edition ac4 4w 1 x 12 tube guitar combo amp. I simply followed the user manual for dialing in the amp for cleans and i really cannot. Several years ago i owned a vox ac15c1 and then later sold it after going thru a handwired phase where i turned my nose at pcb amps.
Boasting both a normal and top boost channel, the ac15 custom is an alltube, el84 driven workhorse that delivers 15 watts of authentic british tone into your choice of a genuine celestion greenback or alnico blue speaker. Iper is simple, have found the sound that have all want to have, not need manual. Tubes free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Although the vox brand has been owned by numerous companies, and even though each of them has made page 927.
Service manual vox ac15c1c2 ch table of contents schematic diagram. Vox, 2 electricguitaramplifiercombos, vintage ac15c1. About a month ago, i turned on the amp, plugged my guitar in to my board and got complete dead silence, nothing coming out of my amp. Please refer to the instructions of the ac30c2ac15c1 in the owners manual. Jj tube upgrade kit for vox ac15c1 amps el84 ecc83s. E do not attempt to remove the amplifier chassis, there are no user serviceable parts. Owners manual, service manual vox ac15c1 owners manual 46 pages. Affiliate link the vox ac15c1 is a classic 15 watt all tube amplifier. Congratulations on your purchase of the vox guitar amplifier custom series ac30c2xac30c2 ac15c1. We have 2 vox ac15c1 manuals available for free pdf download.
Vox vt100 manuals and user guides, amplifier manuals all. Not really a tutorial, just me trying to figure out. Addendum to owners manual for vox ac30s1cb or ac15c1 cb. It is responsible for so much of the music that has influenced and shaped the contemporary worship sound. It has a external speaker input switchable between 8ohm and 16ohms, with the purpose of powering an external speaker cabinet, and another extension speaker jack, which can be used to run another 16ohm cabinet along with the internal speakers, to get a. Vox ac15c1 guitar combo amplifier the vox ac15 is the amp that started it all. D never attempt to bypass the fuses or fit ones of the incorrect values. View online or download vox ac30cc2 owners manual vox ac30cc2 manuals years. The new ac30s1 is the latest, an offshore rendition intended to deliver the essence of this timeless tone machine at a price that should be appealingly accessible to most working musicians and weekend warriors. I wanted to know what were some useful tips or tutorials you watch to help with your tone quality. Free vox diagrams, schematics, service manuals schematics. Ac15cc1 that uses the vox wharfedale custom gsh123016 speaker ac15cc1x that uses the vox celestion alnico blue. We have taken the best ac designs and added a number of useful features to give you the most tonally flexible ac to date. If you find that while using the normal channel on your ac15, that there is very little bass in your signal, well you are out of luck.
Amplifier vox ac15hw1x owners manual 28 pages amplifier vox ac4tv owners manual. The vox ac15 custom is a truly remarkable amplifier, and is priced for the working musician. User manuals, guides and specifications for your vox av60 amplifier. The vox ac15c2 tube combo amp has been juiced with the addition of a second 12 celestion greenback theres a 1 x 12 version, and we love it but read on. Nice clean tones and awesome distortion when you want it.
Thats certainly the case for vox, which was born with the release of the ac115 in 1958 the result of lots of hard work by dick denney and his talented crew. Visit us online for more information or to download service manuals today. Vox ac15c1 custom 2channel 15watt 1x12 guitar combo reverb. Please refer to the instructions of the ac30c2ac15c1 in the owners manual about how to use ac30c2tvac15c1tv. Since then i had a chance to play an ac15c1 again so i decided to purchase one from guitar center. Database contains 1 vox av60 manuals available for free. What this means to you is that the sound of your new ac15 custom classic is second to none.
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