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VOX AC30 H2L Amp 50th Anniversary LTD ED. Handbuilt Handwired Guitar Amplifier
Estimated price for orientation: 4 499 $
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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: VOX Number of Speakers: 2 MPN: VOX AC30C2-PL Suitable For: Performance Amplifier Type: VOX AC30 CLASS A VALVE GUITAR AMPLIFIER Type: Electric Guitar Amplifier Number of Channels: 2 Amplifier Technology: Vacuum Tube UPC: Does not apply
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Established in 1985, southcoastmusic is a trusted Australian Musical Instrument Retail and Ebay superstore._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ southcoastmusic exceptional instruments at exceptional prices... everyday!
L I M I T E D E D I T I O N - ONLY 500 MADE!THIS AMPLIFIER IS BRAND NEW AND IS PART OF OUR COLLECTION FROM THE VAULTIn 2007, to commemorate their 50th Anniversary, VOX designed and built a limited number of special guitar amplifiers, the Heritage Collection (HC) range of hand-wired amplifiers. The pinnacle of this range was the VOX AC30H2L combo amplifier in solid hand finished oiled African Mahogany.
Here at southcoastmusic we pride ourselves on the selection of limited edition and rare instruments that we have for sale - some are available for viewing by appointment only and we are delighted in this instance to offer for sale what is possibly the only brand new example of the iconic 50th Anniversary VOX AC30H2L in the world today.
It is no secret that today's VOX amplifiers are built in China. Price pressure and the need for sustained production quality and consistency was the catalyst for the move from UK production. Today's VOX amplifiers are built to the highest standards and are more affordable than ever. Anyone who dismisses all Chinese Made products as second rate needs to get out more. Its not where its made, rather, who makes it. The 50th Anniversary series was hand built by one of the World's most sophisticated Electronics manufacturers. We can't tell you their name but we can tell you that they are famous for building state-of-the-art boutique valve powered HiFi amplifiers...in China.
Rather than just a typical reissue where a vintage amp is dusted off and copied, this Hand -Wired amplifier, transports you through the golden age of VOX tone, combining the prized EF86 preamp channel of 1958 with the popular 1963 Top Boost channel all in one amplifier. Hand wire each Amp individually and add in some modern tone shaping control enhancements and the result is arguably the best sounding and one of the most sought after VOX amplifiers in the company’s 50 year history.As the ultimate collectible AC-30, VOX issued the AC30H2 in a mahogany enclosure. The amp used a EF86 preamp tube, the same valve used in VOX amps manufactured in the late 50s and early 60s. This tube had nearly become extinct until Electro Harmonix reissued it. This is one of the finest VOX amplifiers in the 50 year history of VOX.E F 8 6 : T h e t u b e w i t h t h a t m a g i c a l V O X t o n e . .
What is it that makes EF86 based VOX amplifiers sound so good? Maybe it’s the way the amp naturally overdrives. Or maybe it’s the raw power of the creamy distortion as you crank a vintage VOX amp all the way up. Whatever it is, there is an undeniable magic about this period of VOX amplification. The EF86 Pentode tube is at the heart of this elusive tone, and for many years, the EF86 tube was not available in production quantities. Fifty years later, the VOX magic returns.The tube complement is made up of 1 x EF86, 3 x ECC83/12AX7, 4 x EL84, and 1 x GZ34 rectifier.C h a n n e l 1 . . . Channel 1 is the legendary EF86 Preamp channel, and features two inputs wired in the traditional VOX way providing a 6dB gain difference between them. A two-position BASS SHIFT switch is included, with position 1 voiced to the original vintage-correct bass response and position 2 voiced to tighten the bass response and reduce any muddiness during high volume use. The three-position BRILLIANCE SWITCH provides flat response when in the OFF position.
Position 1 is a new position voiced like the early VOX AC30 “Treble” amps, while position 2 is the original brilliance circuit, which acts as a dramatic bass cut. The EF86 Mode switch re-configures the EF86 valve from Pentode mode to Triode mode. Triode mode will give a lower gain tone with higher headroom. Pentode mode is the famed original VOX mode and has a very sweet high gain tone with less headroom.
C h a n n e l 2 . . .Channel 2 is the highly prized and most desirable VOX Top Boost Preamp channel. Like Channel 1, this channel includes two inputs wired with a 6dB gain difference between them.
The Treble and Bass controls are from the 1963 Top Boost circuit and are extremely interactive. Very minor adjustments of these controls can yield dramatic changes in tone colour. And true to VOX form is the Top Cut control, which cuts high from either channel end as it’s turned up.F l e x i b l e p o w e r . . . The O/P Switch adds even more flexibility to the VOX AC30 Heritage. This switch changes the power output valves from Pentode Mode, which is the normal operating mode of the power amplifier, to Triode Mode which halves the power output to 15 watts and at the same time offering smoother tonal characteristics. F i n i s h i n g t o u c h e s . . .The 50th Anniversary VOX AC30H2L combo guitar amplifier is much more than your typical reissue where a vintage amp is dusted off and copied. The 50th Anniversary VOX AC30H2L combo guitar amplifier has been painstakingly and completely hand-wired with point-to-point soldering. The hand rubbed oil finished solid African mahogany cabinets are Hand Crafted and will enhance the look of any space that it occupies, not to mention the sonic excellence and inspiration that it will provide you.The 30watt Class A VOX AC30H2L mahogany hand wired amplifier delivers its two channels of glorious VOX tone through a pair of 12" Celestion Alnico “Blue” speakers...these are the HOLY GRAIL of guitar amplifier speakers.T h i s i s w h y : In 1993, as Korg/VOX was trying to develop the most accurate AC-30TB reissue ever attempted, they faced a number of obstacles. The largest was the Celestion/VOX Alnico blue loud speaker. It hadn't been produced for 25 years, and for good reason.The VOX Alnico Blue has an alnico magnet. An alnico magnet is made of an alloy of aluminum, nickel, and cobalt (hence the name - Al Ni Co)The third component in the alloy, cobalt, is the problem.Most of the world's supply of cobalt comes from Rhodesia (Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe). In the late 1960's, Rhodesia nationalized it's cobalt mines and limited production to push up the market for the mineral. These actions drove up the price of cobalt to a point that it became unfeasible to use alnico magnets in speaker manufacturing. By the middle 1970s, most speaker manufacturers dropped alnico magnets, replacing them with focused field ceramic or ferrite magnetic structures.Alnico magnets offer several significant benefits for speaker performance. Alnico is an intensely powerful magnet. A very small alnico magnet is often more powerful than a much larger and heavier ferrite equivalent. This increased magnetic strength (or "gauss density") offers improved tone.Additionally, the strength of an alnico magnet does not fade with heat, as is the case with ferrite magnets. If a ferrite speaker is driven hard for several hours, it requires more wattage to produce the same amount of acoustic output when cold. Alnico speakers do not exhibit this heat induced volume fade.In 1993, VOX approached Celestion about once again making the "alnico blue." VOX convinced Celestion that the market would accept a 12" 15 watt guitar speaker that would cost over AUD$600 retail, especially if installed in a near perfect reissue of the 1964 Vox AC-30 Top Boost amplifier. Celestion agreed, and the rest is history. A big thank you to northcoastmusic for this information.This is the official limited edition VOX Anniversary model, and only 500 were built. Launched July 2007.V O X A C 3 0 H 2 L S p e c i f i c a t i o n s :
Power Output:
30 Watts RMS into 8 or 16 ohm loudspeaker load—selectable via rear panel switch.Valve complement:
1 x EF86, 3 x ECC83/12AX7, 4 x EL84, 1 x GZ34 (rectifier).Loudspeakers:
2 x 8 ohm VOX/Celestion Alnico Blue loudspeakers wired in series for 16 Ohms.Included items:
IEC Power cable, Vinyl Cover, Owner's Manual
southcoastmusic is an authorised Australian VOX reseller. If there is another VOX Amplifier or Pedal that you would like to buy - contact us now for a great range and competitive pricing!INCLUDES FREE DELIVERY AUSTRALIA WIDE WITH TRACKINGYES! AUSTRALIA-WIDE SHIPPING with TRACKING is INCLUDED!
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________D E L I V E R Y T I M E D I S C L A I M E R**Please note that while we will send your item promptly, we have no control over the Couriers, Common Carriers Australia Post and the Airlines that play a part in the delivery of the thousands of items that we send out. Weekends and Public Holidays can also slow Delivery times as can deliveries to remote locations.If you require an item to be delivered on a particular day, contact us BEFORE buying your item to discuss your delivery options and avoid disappointment. Please note that Ebay's "Express Delivery" does not mean next day delivery. Unless requested and paid for, we do not use Australia Post Express Delivery - it is also NOT a guarantee of next day delivery. If a problem arises, please contact us immediately and we will do whatever we can to assist you.A U S T R A L I A N C U S T O M E R S
All goods are dispatched within Australia by either Australia Post or Courier. D E L I V E R Y T I M E
Delivery to most Australian destinations will take approximately 3-5 working days. Please read our **Delivery Time disclaimer above.T R A N S I T I N S U R A N C E
Unless included in a listing, you have the option to take out TRANSIT INSURANCE to cover your item while it is in transit. TRANSIT INSURANCE is not expensive and is designed to provide you with peace of mind should something occur that is out of our control. Please contact us for an obligation free quote before buying. We are unable to cover uninsured damaged or lost packages. If your item is not insured and has been damaged in transit or is suspected of being lost, please contact us and we will do what we can to assist. I N S T O R E P I C K U P SYou are more than welcome to pick up your item in person from our retail store located at Shops 7-10, Shoalhaven Arcade, 19 Kinghorne Street, Nowra, NSW, 2541. Before you come in to pick up your item, please contact us by Phone 02 44218688 or email to confirm all pick-up arrangements and details. We also have a loading dock if required.
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southcoastmusic offers world-wide delivery to most countries. If an International delivery cost isn't shown on a listing please contact us for a quote. Some items are restricted by Dealership Contracts and cannot be sold outside of Australia. Please note International transactions may only be paid for through PayPal.D U T I E S A N D T A X E S
southcoastmusic will not be held responsible for any import duties, levies or charges imposed upon the recipients of goods exported from Australia.
D E L I V E R Y T I M EPlease allow 21 business days for delivery to most International locations. I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R A N S I T I N S U R A N C E
Unless included in a listing, you have the option to take out TRANSIT INSURANCE to cover your item while it is in transit. TRANSIT INSURANCE is not expensive and is designed to provide you with peace of mind should something occur that is out of our control.
Please contact us for an obligation free quote before buying. We are unable to cover uninsured damaged or lost packages. If your item is not insured and has been damaged in transit or is suspected of being lost, please contact us and we will do what we can to assist.
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o Please read our delivery time disclaimer above.
o If you have provided an incorrect address you will have to pay both the cost of return to us and re-delivery to you.
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Description
| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | VOX |
| Number of Speakers: | 2 | MPN: | VOX AC30C2-PL |
| Suitable For: | Performance | Amplifier Type: | VOX AC30 CLASS A VALVE GUITAR AMPLIFIER |
| Type: | Electric Guitar Amplifier | Number of Channels: | 2 |
| Amplifier Technology: | Vacuum Tube | UPC: | Does not apply |
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Established in 1985, southcoastmusic is a trusted Australian Musical Instrument Retail and Ebay superstore._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ southcoastmusic exceptional instruments at exceptional prices... everyday!
L I M I T E D E D I T I O N - ONLY 500 MADE!THIS AMPLIFIER IS BRAND NEW AND IS PART OF OUR COLLECTION FROM THE VAULTIn 2007, to commemorate their 50th Anniversary, VOX designed and built a limited number of special guitar amplifiers, the Heritage Collection (HC) range of hand-wired amplifiers. The pinnacle of this range was the VOX AC30H2L combo amplifier in solid hand finished oiled African Mahogany.
Here at southcoastmusic we pride ourselves on the selection of limited edition and rare instruments that we have for sale - some are available for viewing by appointment only and we are delighted in this instance to offer for sale what is possibly the only brand new example of the iconic 50th Anniversary VOX AC30H2L in the world today.
It is no secret that today's VOX amplifiers are built in China. Price pressure and the need for sustained production quality and consistency was the catalyst for the move from UK production. Today's VOX amplifiers are built to the highest standards and are more affordable than ever. Anyone who dismisses all Chinese Made products as second rate needs to get out more. Its not where its made, rather, who makes it. The 50th Anniversary series was hand built by one of the World's most sophisticated Electronics manufacturers. We can't tell you their name but we can tell you that they are famous for building state-of-the-art boutique valve powered HiFi amplifiers...in China.
Rather than just a typical reissue where a vintage amp is dusted off and copied, this Hand -Wired amplifier, transports you through the golden age of VOX tone, combining the prized EF86 preamp channel of 1958 with the popular 1963 Top Boost channel all in one amplifier. Hand wire each Amp individually and add in some modern tone shaping control enhancements and the result is arguably the best sounding and one of the most sought after VOX amplifiers in the company’s 50 year history.As the ultimate collectible AC-30, VOX issued the AC30H2 in a mahogany enclosure. The amp used a EF86 preamp tube, the same valve used in VOX amps manufactured in the late 50s and early 60s. This tube had nearly become extinct until Electro Harmonix reissued it. This is one of the finest VOX amplifiers in the 50 year history of VOX.E F 8 6 : T h e t u b e w i t h t h a t m a g i c a l V O X t o n e . .
What is it that makes EF86 based VOX amplifiers sound so good? Maybe it’s the way the amp naturally overdrives. Or maybe it’s the raw power of the creamy distortion as you crank a vintage VOX amp all the way up. Whatever it is, there is an undeniable magic about this period of VOX amplification. The EF86 Pentode tube is at the heart of this elusive tone, and for many years, the EF86 tube was not available in production quantities. Fifty years later, the VOX magic returns.The tube complement is made up of 1 x EF86, 3 x ECC83/12AX7, 4 x EL84, and 1 x GZ34 rectifier.C h a n n e l 1 . . . Channel 1 is the legendary EF86 Preamp channel, and features two inputs wired in the traditional VOX way providing a 6dB gain difference between them. A two-position BASS SHIFT switch is included, with position 1 voiced to the original vintage-correct bass response and position 2 voiced to tighten the bass response and reduce any muddiness during high volume use. The three-position BRILLIANCE SWITCH provides flat response when in the OFF position.
Position 1 is a new position voiced like the early VOX AC30 “Treble” amps, while position 2 is the original brilliance circuit, which acts as a dramatic bass cut. The EF86 Mode switch re-configures the EF86 valve from Pentode mode to Triode mode. Triode mode will give a lower gain tone with higher headroom. Pentode mode is the famed original VOX mode and has a very sweet high gain tone with less headroom.
C h a n n e l 2 . . .Channel 2 is the highly prized and most desirable VOX Top Boost Preamp channel. Like Channel 1, this channel includes two inputs wired with a 6dB gain difference between them.
The Treble and Bass controls are from the 1963 Top Boost circuit and are extremely interactive. Very minor adjustments of these controls can yield dramatic changes in tone colour. And true to VOX form is the Top Cut control, which cuts high from either channel end as it’s turned up.F l e x i b l e p o w e r . . . The O/P Switch adds even more flexibility to the VOX AC30 Heritage. This switch changes the power output valves from Pentode Mode, which is the normal operating mode of the power amplifier, to Triode Mode which halves the power output to 15 watts and at the same time offering smoother tonal characteristics. F i n i s h i n g t o u c h e s . . .The 50th Anniversary VOX AC30H2L combo guitar amplifier is much more than your typical reissue where a vintage amp is dusted off and copied. The 50th Anniversary VOX AC30H2L combo guitar amplifier has been painstakingly and completely hand-wired with point-to-point soldering. The hand rubbed oil finished solid African mahogany cabinets are Hand Crafted and will enhance the look of any space that it occupies, not to mention the sonic excellence and inspiration that it will provide you.The 30watt Class A VOX AC30H2L mahogany hand wired amplifier delivers its two channels of glorious VOX tone through a pair of 12" Celestion Alnico “Blue” speakers...these are the HOLY GRAIL of guitar amplifier speakers.T h i s i s w h y : In 1993, as Korg/VOX was trying to develop the most accurate AC-30TB reissue ever attempted, they faced a number of obstacles. The largest was the Celestion/VOX Alnico blue loud speaker. It hadn't been produced for 25 years, and for good reason.The VOX Alnico Blue has an alnico magnet. An alnico magnet is made of an alloy of aluminum, nickel, and cobalt (hence the name - Al Ni Co)The third component in the alloy, cobalt, is the problem.Most of the world's supply of cobalt comes from Rhodesia (Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe). In the late 1960's, Rhodesia nationalized it's cobalt mines and limited production to push up the market for the mineral. These actions drove up the price of cobalt to a point that it became unfeasible to use alnico magnets in speaker manufacturing. By the middle 1970s, most speaker manufacturers dropped alnico magnets, replacing them with focused field ceramic or ferrite magnetic structures.Alnico magnets offer several significant benefits for speaker performance. Alnico is an intensely powerful magnet. A very small alnico magnet is often more powerful than a much larger and heavier ferrite equivalent. This increased magnetic strength (or "gauss density") offers improved tone.Additionally, the strength of an alnico magnet does not fade with heat, as is the case with ferrite magnets. If a ferrite speaker is driven hard for several hours, it requires more wattage to produce the same amount of acoustic output when cold. Alnico speakers do not exhibit this heat induced volume fade.In 1993, VOX approached Celestion about once again making the "alnico blue." VOX convinced Celestion that the market would accept a 12" 15 watt guitar speaker that would cost over AUD$600 retail, especially if installed in a near perfect reissue of the 1964 Vox AC-30 Top Boost amplifier. Celestion agreed, and the rest is history. A big thank you to northcoastmusic for this information.This is the official limited edition VOX Anniversary model, and only 500 were built. Launched July 2007.V O X A C 3 0 H 2 L S p e c i f i c a t i o n s :
Power Output:
30 Watts RMS into 8 or 16 ohm loudspeaker load—selectable via rear panel switch.Valve complement:
1 x EF86, 3 x ECC83/12AX7, 4 x EL84, 1 x GZ34 (rectifier).Loudspeakers:
2 x 8 ohm VOX/Celestion Alnico Blue loudspeakers wired in series for 16 Ohms.Included items:
IEC Power cable, Vinyl Cover, Owner's Manual
southcoastmusic is an authorised Australian VOX reseller. If there is another VOX Amplifier or Pedal that you would like to buy - contact us now for a great range and competitive pricing!INCLUDES FREE DELIVERY AUSTRALIA WIDE WITH TRACKINGYES! AUSTRALIA-WIDE SHIPPING with TRACKING is INCLUDED!
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________D E L I V E R Y T I M E D I S C L A I M E R**Please note that while we will send your item promptly, we have no control over the Couriers, Common Carriers Australia Post and the Airlines that play a part in the delivery of the thousands of items that we send out. Weekends and Public Holidays can also slow Delivery times as can deliveries to remote locations.If you require an item to be delivered on a particular day, contact us BEFORE buying your item to discuss your delivery options and avoid disappointment. Please note that Ebay's "Express Delivery" does not mean next day delivery. Unless requested and paid for, we do not use Australia Post Express Delivery - it is also NOT a guarantee of next day delivery. If a problem arises, please contact us immediately and we will do whatever we can to assist you.A U S T R A L I A N C U S T O M E R S
All goods are dispatched within Australia by either Australia Post or Courier. D E L I V E R Y T I M E
Delivery to most Australian destinations will take approximately 3-5 working days. Please read our **Delivery Time disclaimer above.T R A N S I T I N S U R A N C E
Unless included in a listing, you have the option to take out TRANSIT INSURANCE to cover your item while it is in transit. TRANSIT INSURANCE is not expensive and is designed to provide you with peace of mind should something occur that is out of our control. Please contact us for an obligation free quote before buying. We are unable to cover uninsured damaged or lost packages. If your item is not insured and has been damaged in transit or is suspected of being lost, please contact us and we will do what we can to assist. I N S T O R E P I C K U P SYou are more than welcome to pick up your item in person from our retail store located at Shops 7-10, Shoalhaven Arcade, 19 Kinghorne Street, Nowra, NSW, 2541. Before you come in to pick up your item, please contact us by Phone 02 44218688 or email to confirm all pick-up arrangements and details. We also have a loading dock if required.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________I N T E R N A T I O N A L C U S T O M E R S
southcoastmusic offers world-wide delivery to most countries. If an International delivery cost isn't shown on a listing please contact us for a quote. Some items are restricted by Dealership Contracts and cannot be sold outside of Australia. Please note International transactions may only be paid for through PayPal.D U T I E S A N D T A X E S
southcoastmusic will not be held responsible for any import duties, levies or charges imposed upon the recipients of goods exported from Australia.
D E L I V E R Y T I M EPlease allow 21 business days for delivery to most International locations. I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R A N S I T I N S U R A N C E
Unless included in a listing, you have the option to take out TRANSIT INSURANCE to cover your item while it is in transit. TRANSIT INSURANCE is not expensive and is designed to provide you with peace of mind should something occur that is out of our control.
Please contact us for an obligation free quote before buying. We are unable to cover uninsured damaged or lost packages. If your item is not insured and has been damaged in transit or is suspected of being lost, please contact us and we will do what we can to assist.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________BUYING FROM southcoastmusic_onlineo By purchasing this item you are agreeing to our terms and conditions.
o All purchases are considered final, if you are not serious - don't buy.
o All sales transactions must be completed within 3 days from the end of the sale.
o Items will not be posted until full payment has been received.
o Items will be posted within 24 hours of payment being received.
o Please read our delivery time disclaimer above.
o If you have provided an incorrect address you will have to pay both the cost of return to us and re-delivery to you.
o All images contained within this listing are for illustrational purposes only.
o We adhere to all Ebay trading rules.
o All transactions comply with Australian Consumer Law.
o If problems do arise, please contact us before leaving feedback - we will always endeavour to resolve any issues.
o If you have any doubt or questions regarding this listing, please contact us before buying.
o Information given on this page is correct to the best of our knowledge, however we do not accept responsibility for any errors or changes to specification.
o Once an item has been purchased, you will receive an e-mail with our Bank Account details and phone number.
o Ebay will provide you with an Invoice on completion of the sale.
o Your Ebay Invoice is proof of purchase for any warranty claims - please print or keep a copy and keep it somewhere safe.
L I M I T E D E D I T I O N - ONLY 500 MADE!THIS AMPLIFIER IS BRAND NEW AND IS PART OF OUR COLLECTION FROM THE VAULTIn 2007, to commemorate their 50th Anniversary, VOX designed and built a limited number of special guitar amplifiers, the Heritage Collection (HC) range of hand-wired amplifiers. The pinnacle of this range was the VOX AC30H2L combo amplifier in solid hand finished oiled African Mahogany.
Here at southcoastmusic we pride ourselves on the selection of limited edition and rare instruments that we have for sale - some are available for viewing by appointment only and we are delighted in this instance to offer for sale what is possibly the only brand new example of the iconic 50th Anniversary VOX AC30H2L in the world today.
It is no secret that today's VOX amplifiers are built in China. Price pressure and the need for sustained production quality and consistency was the catalyst for the move from UK production. Today's VOX amplifiers are built to the highest standards and are more affordable than ever. Anyone who dismisses all Chinese Made products as second rate needs to get out more. Its not where its made, rather, who makes it. The 50th Anniversary series was hand built by one of the World's most sophisticated Electronics manufacturers. We can't tell you their name but we can tell you that they are famous for building state-of-the-art boutique valve powered HiFi amplifiers...in China.
Rather than just a typical reissue where a vintage amp is dusted off and copied, this Hand -Wired amplifier, transports you through the golden age of VOX tone, combining the prized EF86 preamp channel of 1958 with the popular 1963 Top Boost channel all in one amplifier. Hand wire each Amp individually and add in some modern tone shaping control enhancements and the result is arguably the best sounding and one of the most sought after VOX amplifiers in the company’s 50 year history.As the ultimate collectible AC-30, VOX issued the AC30H2 in a mahogany enclosure. The amp used a EF86 preamp tube, the same valve used in VOX amps manufactured in the late 50s and early 60s. This tube had nearly become extinct until Electro Harmonix reissued it. This is one of the finest VOX amplifiers in the 50 year history of VOX.E F 8 6 : T h e t u b e w i t h t h a t m a g i c a l V O X t o n e . .
What is it that makes EF86 based VOX amplifiers sound so good? Maybe it’s the way the amp naturally overdrives. Or maybe it’s the raw power of the creamy distortion as you crank a vintage VOX amp all the way up. Whatever it is, there is an undeniable magic about this period of VOX amplification. The EF86 Pentode tube is at the heart of this elusive tone, and for many years, the EF86 tube was not available in production quantities. Fifty years later, the VOX magic returns.The tube complement is made up of 1 x EF86, 3 x ECC83/12AX7, 4 x EL84, and 1 x GZ34 rectifier.C h a n n e l 1 . . . Channel 1 is the legendary EF86 Preamp channel, and features two inputs wired in the traditional VOX way providing a 6dB gain difference between them. A two-position BASS SHIFT switch is included, with position 1 voiced to the original vintage-correct bass response and position 2 voiced to tighten the bass response and reduce any muddiness during high volume use. The three-position BRILLIANCE SWITCH provides flat response when in the OFF position.
Position 1 is a new position voiced like the early VOX AC30 “Treble” amps, while position 2 is the original brilliance circuit, which acts as a dramatic bass cut. The EF86 Mode switch re-configures the EF86 valve from Pentode mode to Triode mode. Triode mode will give a lower gain tone with higher headroom. Pentode mode is the famed original VOX mode and has a very sweet high gain tone with less headroom.
C h a n n e l 2 . . .Channel 2 is the highly prized and most desirable VOX Top Boost Preamp channel. Like Channel 1, this channel includes two inputs wired with a 6dB gain difference between them.
The Treble and Bass controls are from the 1963 Top Boost circuit and are extremely interactive. Very minor adjustments of these controls can yield dramatic changes in tone colour. And true to VOX form is the Top Cut control, which cuts high from either channel end as it’s turned up.F l e x i b l e p o w e r . . . The O/P Switch adds even more flexibility to the VOX AC30 Heritage. This switch changes the power output valves from Pentode Mode, which is the normal operating mode of the power amplifier, to Triode Mode which halves the power output to 15 watts and at the same time offering smoother tonal characteristics. F i n i s h i n g t o u c h e s . . .The 50th Anniversary VOX AC30H2L combo guitar amplifier is much more than your typical reissue where a vintage amp is dusted off and copied. The 50th Anniversary VOX AC30H2L combo guitar amplifier has been painstakingly and completely hand-wired with point-to-point soldering. The hand rubbed oil finished solid African mahogany cabinets are Hand Crafted and will enhance the look of any space that it occupies, not to mention the sonic excellence and inspiration that it will provide you.The 30watt Class A VOX AC30H2L mahogany hand wired amplifier delivers its two channels of glorious VOX tone through a pair of 12" Celestion Alnico “Blue” speakers...these are the HOLY GRAIL of guitar amplifier speakers.T h i s i s w h y : In 1993, as Korg/VOX was trying to develop the most accurate AC-30TB reissue ever attempted, they faced a number of obstacles. The largest was the Celestion/VOX Alnico blue loud speaker. It hadn't been produced for 25 years, and for good reason.The VOX Alnico Blue has an alnico magnet. An alnico magnet is made of an alloy of aluminum, nickel, and cobalt (hence the name - Al Ni Co)The third component in the alloy, cobalt, is the problem.Most of the world's supply of cobalt comes from Rhodesia (Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe). In the late 1960's, Rhodesia nationalized it's cobalt mines and limited production to push up the market for the mineral. These actions drove up the price of cobalt to a point that it became unfeasible to use alnico magnets in speaker manufacturing. By the middle 1970s, most speaker manufacturers dropped alnico magnets, replacing them with focused field ceramic or ferrite magnetic structures.Alnico magnets offer several significant benefits for speaker performance. Alnico is an intensely powerful magnet. A very small alnico magnet is often more powerful than a much larger and heavier ferrite equivalent. This increased magnetic strength (or "gauss density") offers improved tone.Additionally, the strength of an alnico magnet does not fade with heat, as is the case with ferrite magnets. If a ferrite speaker is driven hard for several hours, it requires more wattage to produce the same amount of acoustic output when cold. Alnico speakers do not exhibit this heat induced volume fade.In 1993, VOX approached Celestion about once again making the "alnico blue." VOX convinced Celestion that the market would accept a 12" 15 watt guitar speaker that would cost over AUD$600 retail, especially if installed in a near perfect reissue of the 1964 Vox AC-30 Top Boost amplifier. Celestion agreed, and the rest is history. A big thank you to northcoastmusic for this information.This is the official limited edition VOX Anniversary model, and only 500 were built. Launched July 2007.V O X A C 3 0 H 2 L S p e c i f i c a t i o n s :
Power Output:
30 Watts RMS into 8 or 16 ohm loudspeaker load—selectable via rear panel switch.Valve complement:
1 x EF86, 3 x ECC83/12AX7, 4 x EL84, 1 x GZ34 (rectifier).Loudspeakers:
2 x 8 ohm VOX/Celestion Alnico Blue loudspeakers wired in series for 16 Ohms.Included items:
IEC Power cable, Vinyl Cover, Owner's Manual
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