I also ran via an external speaker, and it still happens then too (not using the built in speaker). I would still get the Vox in a straight fight between those two models for what you want it for though. I replaced all the tubes with brand new ones. (I'm assuming the master volume is not that important, if you're considering the Roland - its onboard distortion is somewhat "different":-).) But it doesn't have either a master volume or reverb, so if either of those things is important it may not be such a good choice. im using a friends vox ac30CC2 with 12 inch vox warfedale g12h-s and a route 66 overdrive. My choice would be for a slightly older UK-built AC30, because it has a really nice vibrato effect which the CC2 doesn't (and even the tremolo is better), and in my opinion does sound better overall too. just in case you were wondering what warfedales are capable of. The AC30 is a true classic, and actually does sound good for low-volume playing too - it's not true that you 'don't need that much power' or that it will be too loud - or that the smaller Vox amps sound the same. not a problem at stage volume, but maybe so in a quiet environment.
To be honest I would not pick a JC-120 for a home studio - it's a great-sounding amp, but not very flexible (basically does only one thing, but really well) and also they seem to have quite a lot of background noise. Thanks in advance for your very fine help. Other guitars which MAY be played are a Yamaha Weddington Special electric solid-body 6-string, and a Guild JF-30 acoustic 12-string, but I'm really buying it for the Ric. I've tried both but what can you really hear with 40 kids playing distortion riffs in the guitar store? This amp will not be gigged just a home studio, so volume is not an issue (unless it's too much!). Our lead guitarist back then played his Ric through TWO Dual Showmans. But I definitely do not need it for a home studio. The AC30C2-CM/AC15C1-CM features the G12M-65 Creamback speaker that has. I have not purchased an amp (for myself) since the 60s. VOX AC30CC2 Rectifier Tube Issue Discussion in Amp Tech Center started by izAkly. I used to work in a music store and it was amazing how many instruments and amps were "DOA." Of course that was many years ago, but I hear it's not much different today. I also like the "burn-in" process that North Coast Music performs on the Vox. I like the stereo and chorus on the Roland, but the Vox has blendable channels and a master volume which is a nice feature when using the Ric-O-Sound. I would really appreciate your opinions on which amp to buy for my 381/12 V69. It is very harsh and piercing and nothing like the sound that comes out of the PA or that you hear on recordings.Hi, everyone. I have been at the front at several Queen concerts and Brian May concerts and have heard the sound coming directly from Brian May’s amps.
So the guitar sound you hear at a Queen concert through the PA is a G12H Anniversary.
I use the amp for things that sound like Crowded House, Counting Crows and Radiohead, but it is also used in full Brian May mode (with a Yonderbosk BC149 Treble Booster) in a Queen tribute band, with a Weber Mass 100W attenuator to keep the volume at a manageable level.įor the Brian May sound people automatically think Celestion Alnico Blue, but in the amps that Brian May uses live he has a Blue and a G12H Anniversary and it is the G12H that is mic’ed, not the Blue. In this video: My Greenback vs Alnico Blue shootout.Let's find out what the differene is between these speakers Vox AC30 comes equipped with. So I was planning on fitting two different speakers into the AC30. I think it is a great way to broaden the tone of the cab and gives you more options for micing when recording. The stock Wharfedale speakers are ok, but I’d like to fit something better.
As stock it was a bit like a modern take on an AC30 sound rather than the real thing.
I have a 2007 Vox AC30CC2 which has had the Lyle Caldwell mods done to it to make it sound a bit more like a 60s AC30.