More portable than the ac15 and more powerful than the ac4, the ac10c1 features the classic top boost tone circuit that provides an array of classic and modern tones. But, the ac10 is a much more compact package and will struggle to cram in an alnico. Vox da5 vox stomplab iig owners manual ac10 amp manual ac4tv amp manual mini3 g2 manual. Volume, treble, bass, reverb, and gain controls let you dial. Sold vox ac10c1 custom 10watt 1x10 tube valve combo with celestion greenback speaker been looking to add some voxy tones to my amp collection for some time. Not surprising really as the top boost preamp is so very different from the low gain princeton preamp especially the nonreverb that lacks a. Ac10c1 sound clips by voxamps published on 20150408t. Page 1 guitar amplifier ac10c1 service manual table of contents assembly exploded view. The ac10 was one of the first amplifiers to bear the vox name and has long been adored for his ability to achieve rich, articulate tube tone at very manageable volumes.
Vox ac15c1 sch service manual download, schematics, eeprom. The standby for any vox is a bad idea and if any vox has a standby you must not use it. Ac10c1 sound clips by voxamps free listening on soundcloud. This alltube 10watt combo gives you classic vox tones through a custom celestion 10 speaker. Vox ac10c1 all tube guitar amplifier amps music planet nz.
Nothing bad happens because the amp needs to heat up anyway and during that time the tubes do exactly nothing at all. Now in 2015, vox is proud to reintroduce the ac10c1 and provide players with an easy way to enjoy the legendary vox top boost sound. Whether you know vox from the beatles famously using them or other bands like r. Vox ac10c1 vs ac15c1 i have an ac15, and am wondering if the ac10 would be a good replacement. Or call us at 800 2224700 sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. More portable than the ac15 and more powerful than the ac4, the ac10c1 provides an array of classic vox tones and comes equipped with studioquality reverb and a master volume. The ac10c1, like many amps is a touch on finnicky side when it comes to taking pedals. This amp is the culmination of over 50 years of manufacturing expertise and high quality guitar amplifier design. It is a good thing if yours comes without the standby. Expexploded view item no code part name location reference. For this reason, the ac10 has become a highly coveted piece of vox history since its discontinuation in 1965. I tried using some pedals and had some success, but there is really nothing like a classic vox. Jumping it allows you to get the full signal into the pi.
Vox tube amp schematics, hoffman amps tube amp schematic library vox schematics. In any case, if vox could have made the amps as well as this back in the day, no doubt thered be more of them still around and working. C4 is a treble bleed cap that bypasses vr1 for high frequencies making the channel shrill at low gain values. I am not into high gain, so i changed the 1st pre amp tube to a 12au7, i can now turn the gain up to about 8 before it starts to clip the signal, i find the amp much louder than 10 watts, the low gain 12au7 smoothed out the highs and mids a bit, the lows are just right for a punchy sound. Ac10c1 musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. Check the owners manual, i think it states to turn the volume off when powering down.
This was also implemented by vox to prevent the opamp from clipping. The new vox ac10c1 combo amp nicely bridges the gap between the custom series ac4c1 fourwatter and the 15watt ac15c1 the vox ac10c1 street price in finland approx. The ac10c1 puts out 10 watts, more than enough to make some noise in the studio, small clubs, or the garage. Its the switches location in the circuit that makes an audible thump when the contacts are switched over. Get iconic top boost tone in a compact, alltube package with the vox ac10c1 combo guitar amplifier. Now, nearly 50 years later, vox is proud to introduce the ac10c1, a modern take on this classic design. Vox ac10c1 guitar combo amplifier the vox ac10c1 is an alltube 10 watt amplifier that joins voxs flagship lineup of tube amps, the custom series. I really loved the sound of it right out of the box and enjoyed getting a variety of cool sounds with the bass and treble knobs and different guitars. The thought of having an amp which is 20 lbs lighter sits well with me. I wanted something more in a small package that my 65 champ wasnt giving me, and one of those things was the smoothness that simply comes. The amp is too small for a g10 alnico gold or a weber alnico blue pup, but a g10 vintage works really nicely. We have taken the best ac designs and added a number of useful features to give you the most tonally flexible ac to date. The lack of an fx loop and low volume clean tones may put some off, but the ac10c1 could also be exactly what many guitar players have been waiting for affordable vox tone in a smaller package that is loud enough for smaller gigs and sessions. Bought the ac10c1 really because i havent had much exposure to vox amps and wanted something really portable but with good tube tone.
Your ac10c1 is equipped with a number of modern features and conveniences, including a master volume, celestion vx10 speaker and custom vox reverb to name a few. This amp is the culmination of over 50 years of manufacturing expertise and high quality, guitar amplifier design. Electric guitar combo amp alltube amplifier, power. If i say this wrong, someone will almost definitely start getting offended so i think that is better left unsaid. Its among the most loved for its ability to achieve amazing tube tones. The pros of this amp is its portability, the sound quality and the aesthetics. Nad vox ac10c1 discussion in ampage area started by snoopy 20111, jun 27, 2015. The ac10 custom was one of the first amplifiers that vox made.
Meaty enough to hold its own during practice and even at small gigs, the ac10c1 is also an ideal amp to have around the house. Clarke issue date change signed change history bpjbbbmono j4 vr1 a500k r77 68k r76 1m c72 22pf 50v r60 10k r51 fb gnd r63 1. Speaker 12 celestion g12 century vintage the century vintage is a new loudspeaker combining the properties of laima. Built with 10 watts of power, a 12ax7 tube preamp and el84 power amp, and the highly coveted top boost circuitry, the vox ac10c1 10w tube guitar combo amp is one of the most accessible avenues into classic british tone. The new ac10 custom is a very different amp than the first vox to bear that name. But the whole point of this amp is the pair of 25watt celestion g12m greenback speakers. Equipped with reverb and a master volume, the ac10c1 is the perfect companion for the home, studio or stage. Ive never been huge into the cranked vox tone love the edgeofbreakup chimey stuff though but i was really unimpressed with how mushy it sounded with the gain dimed. The ac10c1 is now a streamlined, single channel design with more than enough flexibility to. Vox diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. This smaller combo is a response to ac30 fans who wanted a similar sound but in a package thats not only easier to carry around but also easier to overdrive. Vox blues vox ac10c1 fender mvp 1960s strat duration. The ac10 custom one of the first and most loved of vox amps.
Ive been a little inactive lately, so hopefully this should make up for it. Get free vox ac30 owners manual vox ac30 owners manual congratulations on your purchase of the vox guitar amplifier custom series ac30c2xac30c2 ac15c1. Database contains 1 vox valvetronix ad120vth manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. The ac10c1 is a great sounding little amplifier for not a lot of money. While i am no experienced player and havent been around enough to compare it to much, i must say that this. Vox ac 10c1 lesson for the upgrader gretschtalk forum. Vox has revived the classic alltube ac10 with the custom series ac10c1, which brilliantly reproduces voxs legendary top boost sound in a lowerwattage amp with the addition of an onboard studio quality reverb for even more versatility. My first vox i had played one at guitar center and thought it was a great compliment to my fender dr. R1 forms a voltage divider with vr1 and limits the output of that stage to 60% max.
Have read some on the weber blue alnico, celestion gold, creamback, etc. Amp possdant lamps 8, not 11 formerly ac 30, as described around i disassemble to check, 4 power tubes electro harmonix, sovtek a rectifier, and two 12ax7 tung sol, and i did not 12ax7b verify the mark i think tung sol. Vx10 speaker is made by celestion and mounted in a closedback cabinet thats close to the size of the original ac10 twin. Introduction owners manual congratulations on your purchase of the vox custom series ac10c1 guitar amplifier. Congratulations on your purchase of the vox guitar amplifier custom series ac30c2x ac30c2 ac15c1. User manuals, guides and specifications for your vox valvetronix ad120vth musical instrument amplifier. In holland you cannot open the amp, because of the guarantee rules. And i think that it is required for all vox owners to try a hotcake at some point. Vox ac10c1 owners club page 34 telecaster guitar forum.