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1962 Vox AC4 Vintage Class A Tube Amplifier Fawn JMI UK Made w/ Woodie Switch
Estimated price for orientation: 2 449 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Vox Type: Electric Guitar Amplifier MPN: Does Not Apply Number of Channels: 1 Amplifier Type: Combo Model: AC4 Amplifier Technology: Vacuum Tube Country//Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom UPC: Does not apply
Up for sale, a 1962 Vox AC4 in exceptional, collector-grade condition and in perfect working order. This early JMI tube amplifier is 100% original and complete, with original fawn tolex, brass vents, stock transformers, and even the stock "woodie" footswitch! Powered by a single EL84, this amp delivers classic Class A Vox tube tone at bedroom volumes, with a tone that actually stays quite clean. With simple Volume and Tone controls, the circuit is a pure platform for highlighting the guitar plugged into it, with a dynamic sound that can vary notably based on the pickups that are pushing the original 8" speaker. The tremolo is particularly fantastic on this amp, with a thick, warbling three-dimensional quality that belies the amp's small stature. Still wired for the original 240V power, this Vox comes equipped with a step-up transformer to convert the voltage from US to UK power while maintaining the amp's originality.The circuit is untouched and point-to-point wired, with original transformers including the Richard Allan model 5200 output transformer. The original Mullard mustard capacitors have A2 date codes, indicating production in the first quarter of 1962, and the stock Elac 8C 8" alnico speaker is also present with its original cone and a clean gray frame. The faceplate and underside of the chassis retain clean, original silkscreened text, and the original brown pointer knobs (with their often missing gold inserts) are intact. On the rear panel, the original metal Vox serial/model plate is intact and of the fifth iteration issued by Vox, with clean text and only light surface wear.Overall, this is a very clean, complete, and early AC4. The original fawn covering and brown diamond lattice grillcloth is intact and in great shape, with light wear on the bottom front edge of the cabinet, as well as light staining on the top of the amp on the left side, near the brass vent. Given the fragility of the grillcloth, the condition is actually quite remarkable, and the cloth has only one spot of wear along the top edge of the speaker cutout. The original rubber feet, brass vents, and molded black handle are all intact as well.The original "woodie" tremolo footswitch is intact.As mentioned above, this amp is still wired for 240V, and comes complete with a step-up transformer to convert the wall voltage to the needs of this AC4.Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.
Shipping in the continental USA will be by FedEx Ground and will be $40, fully insured. We use double thick boxes, 1" foam and industrial 1/2" bubble wrap to assure that your amp arrives safely. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Vox |
| Type: | Electric Guitar Amplifier | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Number of Channels: | 1 | Amplifier Type: | Combo |
| Model: | AC4 | Amplifier Technology: | Vacuum Tube |
| Country//Region of Manufacture: | United Kingdom | UPC: | Does not apply |
Up for sale, a 1962 Vox AC4 in exceptional, collector-grade condition and in perfect working order. This early JMI tube amplifier is 100% original and complete, with original fawn tolex, brass vents, stock transformers, and even the stock "woodie" footswitch! Powered by a single EL84, this amp delivers classic Class A Vox tube tone at bedroom volumes, with a tone that actually stays quite clean. With simple Volume and Tone controls, the circuit is a pure platform for highlighting the guitar plugged into it, with a dynamic sound that can vary notably based on the pickups that are pushing the original 8" speaker. The tremolo is particularly fantastic on this amp, with a thick, warbling three-dimensional quality that belies the amp's small stature. Still wired for the original 240V power, this Vox comes equipped with a step-up transformer to convert the voltage from US to UK power while maintaining the amp's originality.The circuit is untouched and point-to-point wired, with original transformers including the Richard Allan model 5200 output transformer. The original Mullard mustard capacitors have A2 date codes, indicating production in the first quarter of 1962, and the stock Elac 8C 8" alnico speaker is also present with its original cone and a clean gray frame. The faceplate and underside of the chassis retain clean, original silkscreened text, and the original brown pointer knobs (with their often missing gold inserts) are intact. On the rear panel, the original metal Vox serial/model plate is intact and of the fifth iteration issued by Vox, with clean text and only light surface wear.Overall, this is a very clean, complete, and early AC4. The original fawn covering and brown diamond lattice grillcloth is intact and in great shape, with light wear on the bottom front edge of the cabinet, as well as light staining on the top of the amp on the left side, near the brass vent. Given the fragility of the grillcloth, the condition is actually quite remarkable, and the cloth has only one spot of wear along the top edge of the speaker cutout. The original rubber feet, brass vents, and molded black handle are all intact as well.The original "woodie" tremolo footswitch is intact.As mentioned above, this amp is still wired for 240V, and comes complete with a step-up transformer to convert the wall voltage to the needs of this AC4.
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.
Shipping in the continental USA will be by FedEx Ground and will be $40, fully insured. We use double thick boxes, 1" foam and industrial 1/2" bubble wrap to assure that your amp arrives safely. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
Shipping in the continental USA will be by FedEx Ground and will be $40, fully insured. We use double thick boxes, 1" foam and industrial 1/2" bubble wrap to assure that your amp arrives safely. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!