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Best Vox Guitar Effects 2025

Premium Vox guitar effects - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $50 Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Electric Guitar For Creative Sound For Live Performance For Recording For Tone Shaping For Musical Expression
BRANDS: tc electronic Electro Harmonix Mooer EarthQuaker Devices MXR Digitech JHS Pedals Boss Universal Audio Harley Benton Flamma Nux Behringer British Pedal Company Xotic Strymon Vox Surfy Industries KMA Audio Machines Joyo Fortin Diamond
Vox AmPlug2 Brian May - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Vox AmPlug2 Brian May

by Vox
Electric Guitar Creative Sound Recording
Key Feature:
• Creative tone shaping possibilities
✓ PROS
  • • Wide variety of sound effects available
  • • Essential for electric guitar expression
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for optimal use
  • • Quality varies significantly between products

Vox AmPlug2 Brian MayHeadphone AmplifierModelled on the classic Brian May VOX AC30 soundTreble Booster button for...

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 564193
$56
Buy at Thomann View Details
Vox AmPlug 3 UK Drive - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Vox AmPlug 3 UK Drive

by Vox
Live Performance Recording Musical Expression
Key Feature:
• Great for live performance enhancement
✓ PROS
  • • Professional recording applications
  • • Great for live performance enhancement
✗ CONS
  • • Quality varies significantly between products
  • • Learning curve for optimal use

Vox AmPlug 3 UK DriveHeadphone Amplifier for GuitarEmulates the UK 100W stack soundCH1 offers a full vintage soundwhile...

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 585464
$54
Buy at Thomann View Details
Vox AmPlug 3 US Silver - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Vox AmPlug 3 US Silver

by Vox
Live Performance Musical Expression Electric Guitar
Key Feature:
• Great for live performance enhancement
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for electric guitar expression
  • • Wide variety of sound effects available
✗ CONS
  • • Power supply and connectivity considerations
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options

Vox AmPlug 3 US SilverHeadphone Amplifier for GuitarImitates the legendary US combo amp soundCH1 provides a warmclean...

⭐ 5.0/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 585466
$48
Buy at Thomann View Details
Vox AmPlug 3 AC30 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Vox AmPlug 3 AC30

by Vox
Live Performance Electric Guitar Creative Sound
Key Feature:
• Creative tone shaping possibilities
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for electric guitar expression
  • • Creative tone shaping possibilities
✗ CONS
  • • Quality varies significantly between products
  • • Power supply and connectivity considerations

Vox AmPlug 3 AC30Headphone Amplifier for GuitarReplicates the world-famous VOX AC30 soundCH1 offers a warmclassic...

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 585462
$50
Buy at Thomann View Details
Vox AmPlug 3 Boutique - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Vox AmPlug 3 Boutique

by Vox
Musical Expression Creative Sound Tone Shaping
Key Feature:
• Creative tone shaping possibilities
✓ PROS
  • • Creative tone shaping possibilities
  • • Essential for electric guitar expression
✗ CONS
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options
  • • May color your natural guitar tone

Vox AmPlug 3 BoutiqueHeadphone Amplifier for GuitarRecreates the legendary sound of one of the most famous boutique...

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 585467
$54
Buy at Thomann View Details
Vox AmPlug 3 High Gain - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Vox AmPlug 3 High Gain

by Vox
Musical Expression Recording Creative Sound
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of sound effects available
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for electric guitar expression
  • • Great for live performance enhancement
✗ CONS
  • • May color your natural guitar tone
  • • Learning curve for optimal use

Vox AmPlug 3 High GainHeadphone Amplifier for GuitarOffers the sound of a modern high-gain amplifierCH1 produces a...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 585468
$51
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Guitar Effects

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced guitar effects typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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