Vox AC15C1
Overview
The Vox AC15C1 is a 15-watt all-tube combo amplifier that delivers the chimey, harmonically rich British tone that has been a cornerstone of popular music since the early 1960s. Powered by a pair of EL84 output tubes with three 12AX7 preamp tubes, it drives a 12-inch Celestion G12M Greenback speaker that contributes warmth, midrange character, and smooth breakup. The two-channel design provides a normal channel with volume and tone controls for a pure, uncolored signal path, and a top boost channel with separate bass and treble controls that adds the signature Vox shimmer and chime. The onboard tremolo and spring reverb are both tube-driven and sound lush, organic, and deeply musical. The AC15 excels at clean-to-crunch tones, producing a glassy sparkle at lower volumes that transitions into a harmonically complex overdrive as the amp is pushed. It is particularly responsive to the guitar's volume knob, allowing players to move dynamically between clean and driven sounds without touching a pedal. The solid construction includes a vinyl-covered birch plywood cabinet with vintage-correct diamond grille cloth. This is a natural fit for indie rock, jangle pop, blues, and classic British rock players who value expressive dynamics. The AC15 has no master volume, so achieving full power tube saturation requires significant volume.
Guitar Amplifiers
15-watt all-tube combo delivering chimey British tone through a Celestion Greenback, with tube-driven tremolo and spring reverb for classic clean-to-crunch sounds.
Instrument Details
$899
Intermediate
Brand
Vox
Type
Tube Combo Amp
Made In
China
Year
2009
