Turret board construction and hand-wiring make for rich, versatile voicing and classic sound.
In VOX's history, there may never have been a series of amps boasting such a lofty and pure sound as
the new Hand-Wired Series amps, which includes the AC30HWH 30W head. The VOX Hand-Wired Series relies on the painstaking technique
of turret board hand-wiring, a method requiring a high level of skill and craftsmanship. The result is wiring that's beautiful
in its artistry and ensures an efficient signal path with minimal loss and no restriction in amplitude. In the AC30HWH head,
tubes, transformers, speakers, chassis, and custom parts all join together in an ideal state to deliver the richest and most
powerful sonic experience - the ultimate VOX amp. Not bound by tradition, the VOX Hand-Wired Series also provides a variety
of new functions that keep pace with the needs of today's artists. Offering a rich variety of tonal shadings, the enormous
potential of the VOX Hand-Wired AC30HWH head will reveal itself in any musical scenario.
Constructed for ideal
sound and power
Turret board hand-wired amps are every amp designer's ideal and every guitarist's dream, representing the ultimate in amplifier
construction. Hand-wired amps are assembled entirely by hand, requiring staggering levels of technical expertise and care,
and as such are often exclusive to today's limited productions or high-end models. The VOX Hand-Wired AC30HWH head pairs these
demanding methods with rigorously-selected custom parts. These premium components are wired with a truly artistic degree of
perfection. The result is that the subtle nuances of the guitarist's touch, the guitar's audio signature, and the natural
character of the vacuum tubes are delivered with perfect transparency.
True all-tube design - preamp, power
amp, and rectifier
The VOX Hand-Wired AC30HWH is a true all-tube amplifier, employing vacuum tubes in the preamp, power amp, and rectifier. The
preamp uses three classic ECC83/12AX7 tubes, while the power stage uses a quartet of EL84s, along with a GZ34 rectifier tube.
Combined, these three elements provide the vibrant, organic, and unmistakable tone that is the heart of the classic VOX sound.
Two-channel
design: Top Boost and Normal
The VOX Hand-Wired AC30HWH amp preserves the traditional VOX two-channel design, providing a Top Boost channel and a Normal
channel. True to form, the Top Boost channel delivers the legendary AC30 sound with a fully interactive tone stack. VOX has
also added a new and unique Hot/Cool switch. The Cool setting produces the orthodox Top Boost sound, while the Hot setting
bypasses the tone circuitry altogether to create a more pure sound to achieve richer gain. A VFS1 footswitch is included with
this VOX Hand-Wired Series amp, so you can quickly change between Cool and Hot, right at those moments when you need an extra
dose of drive. The controls for the Normal channel consist simply of a volume knob, giving you a cleaner and more natural
tube sound. In addition, this channel offers a Bright switch that adds emphasis to the upper harmonics of the tone when engaged.
Meets
the challenge of today's broader tonal palette
The traditional, inimitable sound of the legendary AC30 continues to fascinate the guitarists of today. Many modern players
have viewed this timeless design and desired more up-to-date options. While continuing to preserve the classic AC30's sonic
character, the VOX Hand-Wired Series AC30HWH head offers the flexibility to meet the sound-creating requirements of a broad
range of scenes and styles. The addition of a Master Volume and an Output Power (OP) mode switch lets you change the power
amp's output level, delivering more detailed control over the gain/volume relationship, in turn providing more control over
your sound.
"Old School" Master Volume bypass
The old AC30 had no master volume, nor indeed do most hand-wired amps. With such amps, high-gain sound meant that you needed
to play at high volumes. High volume is unavoidable if tone is the primary consideration, but it can be inconvenient in many
situations. The VOX Hand-Wired Series provides a master volume control, but also provides an MV/Bypass switch that completely
bypasses the master volume section. This means that the legendary sound that has fascinated guitarists for more than 50 years
can be faithfully reproduced, giving you a direct and pure high-gain tone.
The AC30HWH head comes with a high-performance
VOX speaker cable, painstakingly designed to provide a low-loss and transparent connection to the optional (but recommended)
V212HW cabinet and maximize the amp's potential.
Vox Hand-Wired AC30HWHD 30W Tube Guitar Amp Head Features:
- 30W
- Hand-wired turret board construction
- All-tube design
- 3 ECC83/12AX7 preamp tubes
- 4 EL84 power tubes
- GZ34 rectifier
- Fitted with matched Ruby Tubes that provide extended dynamic range
- Traditional VOX two-channel design: Top Boost and Normal
- High and Low inputs for each channel
- The Normal channel provides an additional BRIGHT switch
- The top boost channel provides a HOT/COOL switch to achieve even more gain
- Master Volume/Bypass switch completely bypasses the Master Volume section
- OP mode switch cut the amp's output power level in half
- Vintage fawn-colored vinyl, reminiscent of the 1960 classic AC30
- Choose either Celestion Alnico Blue or Celestion G12M Greenback
- Included VFS1 footswitch controls the Top Boost channel's Hot/Cool switch
- Includes premium, custom-fit dust cover
Its rich variety of tonal shadings and enormous potential will reveal itself in any musical
scenario. Order now!