Key Features of the Hand-Wired VOX AC30 AC?HWR Amp
- Hand-wired construction on tagboard for a pure signal and exceptional dynamics
- 30 W all-tube with 4 x EL84 and GZ34 rectifier for the classic British ?chime? and natural compression
- 2 x 12 Celestion Greenback speakers delivering creamy mids and silky highs, perfect for band settings
- 4 inputs / 4 channels, built-in reverb, and 4 x jack sockets covering everything from sparkling clean to singing crunch tones
A Sixties Legend, Reinvented for Today
A direct descendant of the iconic 1960s AC30s, this AC?HWR model carries the VOX sonic DNA while optimizing it for modern stages. Its hand-wired design and carefully selected components place this amp at the top of the range, above PCB versions, for purists seeking authenticity and reliability.
Who This Amp Is For
Ideal for intermediate to professional guitarists, it excels in rehearsal, studio, and live settings. Its volume headroom and 2 x 12 speaker configuration make it comfortable playing alongside a drummer. Perfect for pop, rock, indie, brit-rock, blues, as well as clean, articulate funk. Pedal enthusiasts will find a highly responsive platform here.
Features and Innovations
The hand-wired chassis maximizes signal integrity and playing feel. The 4 inputs (Normal and Top Boost in Hi/Lo) offer complementary voicings, from spacious clean tones to the characteristic Top Boost grit. Precise EQ, volume control, and built-in spring reverb facilitate adaptation to venues and pedals. The GZ34 rectifier provides musical ?sag,? while the all-tube architecture ensures organic touch and generous projection.
Sound
All-tube, the AC30 AC?HWR delivers the famous VOX ?chime?: sparkling highs, present mids, tight lows, and ultra-dynamic response. The clean channel offers moderate headroom, ideal for natural crunch when pushed, with the singing compression typical of EL84 tubes. Artists like The Beatles, Brian May, and The Edge popularized these bright, three-dimensional textures, from crystalline cleans to punchy rhythms and expressive solos.
Technical Specifications
General
- Category: guitar combo
- Technology: tubes
- Power: 30 W
- Number of channels: 4
- Number of effects: 1
- Reverb: yes
- Weight: 32 kg
- Dimensions: 705 x 260 x 550 mm
- Dimensions (mm): 705 x 260 x 550
Preamp and Power Section
- Preamp tubes: 1 x 12AT7, 4 x 12AX7
- Power tubes and rectifier: 4 x EL84, GZ34
Speakers
- Configuration: 2 x 12" (2 x 30 cm)
- Models: Celestion Greenback
- Speaker impedance: 8 ohms
Connectivity
Included Accessories
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