Vox AC30 C2
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Vox
AC30 C2
Product Info
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The AC30 C2 is the quintessential Vox sound in a manageable package. It’s built for players craving that classic British amp tone—think The Edge, Brian May, or early Stones—who want a versatile amp capable of delivering both chime and serious drive. It’s a premium-priced amp, but delivers a huge amount of character for the money.
Product Description
- Vox AC30 C2
- All-Tube Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar
- 3 Preamp tubes 12AX7 (ECC83)
- 4 Power amp tubes EL84
- Power: 30 W
- 2x 12" Celestion G12M Greenback speakers
- 4 Inputs high and low (top boost and normal)
- Controls for normal volume
- top boost volume
- treble
- bass
- reverb effect tone
- level
- tremolo speed & depth
- tone cut
- master volume
- Rear side: 2 Outputs for external speakers (extension and external)
- FX send and FX return
- Impedance selector switch 8/16 Ohm
- Foot switch socket (tremolo and reverb)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 702 x 265 x 556 mm
- Weight: 32.2 kg
- Optional foot switch (#198735# LEAD FOOT FS-2)
PROS
- • Greenback speakers deliver that iconic AC30 chime and grit.
- • All-tube design provides authentic Vox warmth and dynamic response.
- • Top Boost channel offers a searing, classic British overdrive.
- • Master Volume allows for manageable stage volumes without sacrificing tone.
CONS
- • Can be quite heavy, making portability a challenge for some players.
- • Limited clean headroom; excels at driven tones, less so at pristine cleans.
- • Tremolo circuit, while functional, isn't the most refined.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
30
Tubes
3 x 12AX7 preamp, 4 x EL84 power
Speaker
2 x 12 in Celestion G12M Greenback
Channels
2 (Normal, Top Boost)
Effects
Reverb, Tremolo
Weight
32.2 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Greenback speakers in the C2 offer a more mid-focused and aggressive tone compared to the Wharfedale or Celestion Blue speakers often found in vintage AC30s; expect more bite and less of the airy sweetness.
The Master Volume does attenuate the signal, but it's still an AC30 – it's best for recording when you want a slightly driven sound, rather than completely quiet clean tones.
They are serviceable effects, but not the primary reason to buy this amp. The reverb is fairly basic, and the tremolo is a bit more raw and vintage than modern, pristine tremolo circuits.
