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Vintage 1962 Vox AC30 JMI Beige Fawn (Painted) 2x12 Blues Valve Amplifier Combo
Estimated price for orientation: 2 795 $
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Description Brand: Vox Amplifier Type: Combo Type: Electric Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom Model: AC30 Amplifier Technology: Vacuum Tube MPN: 5650N
At The Music Locker we will do all we can for you to get the instrument you want, including part-exchanges. Call us anytime on 07970061897 or 07831118877 to discuss the best deal.Description1962 Vox AC30 Fawn Beige Copper Top Combo.This particular amplifier has had the 'infamous' black paint job on it back in the 1960s. When Vox changed the tolex of these amplifiers from fawn to black in 1962, current owners of the AC30s wanted the 'new' look, hence painting them black to fit in with the new fashion of all black amplifiers. We have left the paint on this amplifier for the buyer to decide whether this piece of history is to be stripped back to the original fawn or kept as it is - with a story to tell!This amplifier has backplate serial number 5650N, fawn tolex (painted), copper panel, black SBU handles (changed from brown leather), ‘Vox Blues’ w/ RIC cones, no corner protectors and backplate. All these date this amplifier to around August 1962.This is no exception to the rarity and build-quality of these favoured early fawn copper tops.Product DetailsSerial Number: 5650Watts: 30 wattsImpedance: 4 ohmsPower Valves: 4x EL84 Pre-Amp Valves: 5x ECC83Valve Brands: Mullard, Brimar & Mazda Other: 1x GZ34Transformers: WodenTransformer Codes: 66309 HT / 66310 HT / 19HVoltage Selector: PinFootswitch: No. Tremolo activated by switch (as pictured)Service History We pride ourselves on the inspection, authentication, and service of each amplifier to UK standards and regulations. This particular amplifier has been checked over and left as original as possible. The valves are worn but have tested just serviceable. If this is to be gigged, we'd recommend changing the valves. However, we want to keep the original valves in the amplifier for sale.Please note that it is the philosophy of The Music Locker to keep all amplifiers as original as possible, only changing original components when absolutely necessary. This includes valves, capacitors, transformers, potentiometers, etc. This gives the buyer the option of tailoring to their exact needs, and may mean that the amplifier is not operating at optimum performance levels. Therefore, your personal preference may differ, depending on your circumstances (i.e. collector or musician), and you may decide to service the amplifier in more depth upon receiving. The Music Locker cannot accept responsibility for any costs of refurbishment to a standard different to the one advertised.Cosmetic InspectionThis is in used (and probably gigged) condition, as pictured. Besides from the paint, there are a few scuffs and scratches all over, and a couple of scuffs to the front grill cloth. It is missing the 3x brass vents and has 3x added plugs to the back board. As stated already, with a bit of a clean and polish, this could come up extremely good. However, we'd like to keep it as original as possible so the buyer can see the true condition. This isn't a perfect conditioned collectors example, but a well-loved, well gigged, historic example of such a fine amplifier!Please have a close look at the high resolution photographs below, as these form part of our description.OriginalityIn our opinion, this is mostly original. The handles have been changed from the brown leather to the black SBUs. The Vox logo is a replacement. There have been a few small internal parts that have been changed in the service too, including 2x rotary selector switches (and associated components), along with 2x Vox knobs.Everything of value still remains, including the Haddon transformers, speakers, cones, etc.SummaryOverall, this is a very rare and collectable amplifier. Not only is this sure to increase in value year on year, but also it can be an enjoyed investment. You’re more than welcome to come along and have a play on this, coupled with one of our vintage guitars!Where else but at The Music Locker! If you click and buy through eBay, please pay (or make contact) with us within 24 hours, in order to let us know your payment plan. We’re happy to accommodate in whatever way we can, as long as we know.We pride ourselves on our affordable, high quality and safe worldwide shipping. Please see the exact quote for your country. This price includes boxed and secure packaging, insurance for the sale price and full tracking via UPS. Personal inland delivery is also a possibility so please contact us for more information. A deal can be done on any item collected as we strive to keep the risk of breakages as low as possible for such delicate beauties. Please Note - If you're not located within Europe, you may be eligible to pay import duty or tax, of which The Music Locker cannot be held responsible. Please also be aware that each amplifier is serviced to UK regulations and our customers overseas may need to make slight alterations to meet electric requirements, of which The Music Locker cannot accept responsibility for. Please make sure you are aware of this before buying.
Description
| Brand: | Vox | Amplifier Type: | Combo |
| Type: | Electric | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United Kingdom |
| Model: | AC30 | Amplifier Technology: | Vacuum Tube |
| MPN: | 5650N |
At The Music Locker we will do all we can for you to get the instrument you want, including part-exchanges. Call us anytime on 07970061897 or 07831118877 to discuss the best deal.Description1962 Vox AC30 Fawn Beige Copper Top Combo.This particular amplifier has had the 'infamous' black paint job on it back in the 1960s. When Vox changed the tolex of these amplifiers from fawn to black in 1962, current owners of the AC30s wanted the 'new' look, hence painting them black to fit in with the new fashion of all black amplifiers. We have left the paint on this amplifier for the buyer to decide whether this piece of history is to be stripped back to the original fawn or kept as it is - with a story to tell!This amplifier has backplate serial number 5650N, fawn tolex (painted), copper panel, black SBU handles (changed from brown leather), ‘Vox Blues’ w/ RIC cones, no corner protectors and backplate. All these date this amplifier to around August 1962.This is no exception to the rarity and build-quality of these favoured early fawn copper tops.Product DetailsSerial Number: 5650Watts: 30 wattsImpedance: 4 ohmsPower Valves: 4x EL84 Pre-Amp Valves: 5x ECC83Valve Brands: Mullard, Brimar & Mazda Other: 1x GZ34Transformers: WodenTransformer Codes: 66309 HT / 66310 HT / 19HVoltage Selector: PinFootswitch: No. Tremolo activated by switch (as pictured)Service History We pride ourselves on the inspection, authentication, and service of each amplifier to UK standards and regulations. This particular amplifier has been checked over and left as original as possible. The valves are worn but have tested just serviceable. If this is to be gigged, we'd recommend changing the valves. However, we want to keep the original valves in the amplifier for sale.Please note that it is the philosophy of The Music Locker to keep all amplifiers as original as possible, only changing original components when absolutely necessary. This includes valves, capacitors, transformers, potentiometers, etc. This gives the buyer the option of tailoring to their exact needs, and may mean that the amplifier is not operating at optimum performance levels. Therefore, your personal preference may differ, depending on your circumstances (i.e. collector or musician), and you may decide to service the amplifier in more depth upon receiving. The Music Locker cannot accept responsibility for any costs of refurbishment to a standard different to the one advertised.Cosmetic InspectionThis is in used (and probably gigged) condition, as pictured. Besides from the paint, there are a few scuffs and scratches all over, and a couple of scuffs to the front grill cloth. It is missing the 3x brass vents and has 3x added plugs to the back board. As stated already, with a bit of a clean and polish, this could come up extremely good. However, we'd like to keep it as original as possible so the buyer can see the true condition. This isn't a perfect conditioned collectors example, but a well-loved, well gigged, historic example of such a fine amplifier!Please have a close look at the high resolution photographs below, as these form part of our description.OriginalityIn our opinion, this is mostly original. The handles have been changed from the brown leather to the black SBUs. The Vox logo is a replacement. There have been a few small internal parts that have been changed in the service too, including 2x rotary selector switches (and associated components), along with 2x Vox knobs.Everything of value still remains, including the Haddon transformers, speakers, cones, etc.SummaryOverall, this is a very rare and collectable amplifier. Not only is this sure to increase in value year on year, but also it can be an enjoyed investment. You’re more than welcome to come along and have a play on this, coupled with one of our vintage guitars!Where else but at The Music Locker!
If you click and buy through eBay, please pay (or make contact) with us within 24 hours, in order to let us know your payment plan. We’re happy to accommodate in whatever way we can, as long as we know.We pride ourselves on our affordable, high quality and safe worldwide shipping. Please see the exact quote for your country. This price includes boxed and secure packaging, insurance for the sale price and full tracking via UPS. Personal inland delivery is also a possibility so please contact us for more information. A deal can be done on any item collected as we strive to keep the risk of breakages as low as possible for such delicate beauties. Please Note - If you're not located within Europe, you may be eligible to pay import duty or tax, of which The Music Locker cannot be held responsible. Please also be aware that each amplifier is serviced to UK regulations and our customers overseas may need to make slight alterations to meet electric requirements, of which The Music Locker cannot accept responsibility for. Please make sure you are aware of this before buying.