Which Vox AC4 model?

[Fender2]

I have a Vox ac15, and consider to buy a smaller amp for home use. I think AC4 would be perfect, but I see there are different models like Vox ac4c1-12, ac4tv, ac4-bl, and a handwired model that I think is too expensive.
I don’t know anything about the 4-series, so I wonder about the sound difference of these amps? I play mostly Shadows related instrumentals, so which one are the «best» for that use? 👍🎸

[gusstrat]

Hi,

The ac4tv produces a great sound, especially for home use, I would recommend this one.

Regards, Garry.

[mickhunt]

Be careful I got the AC4TV model and sold it it has no gain control

[mickhunt]

It may be ok at lower volume but if you look round on this site you will see other comments.
I’m sure you could find my questions and the answeres I got but I traded it in and got an AC10 still bigger but I got a good deal

Mickhunt

[shadfan4]

I had the bog standard AC4 8" and sold it very soon after. Replaced it with the Vox Mini 3 G2 great little amp with amp modelling as well. (Still have my undersused AC15 HW TV Anniversary)

This was a test I posted a while ago, not the best BT but point was the amp sound.


DCFMA.mp3

Mike.

[bor64]

Vox Mini 3 is indeed a nice one for living/bed room use.
Coincidently I also have a Vox AC15H1TV too...and a bunch more for torturing my back
A AD60VTX is also light and you can alter the power to a very low level if a Mini3 is to small for your taste.
A small Katana is also versatile...(that one I not have).

Cheers Rob

[mickhunt]

Yes the mini 3 or 5 are hard to beat for home use and are relatively cheap.
They are also great for recording.
There were some great recordings but I can’t seem to find any now.
It was Dave Robinson’s sound files using the mini 3 that made me get one


Mickhunt

[rogerbayliss]

I would go for the AC4 BL out of the list you stated. The AC4 TV did not have much clean headroom I thought. I have the AC4 TV Limited Edition in blue and cream and that is a nice amp and the AC4 BL was the other one I would have gone for if not that one.

I also have a Vox VX 30 black plastic 30 watt with power control which does a great Shads sound. The new Vox Cambridge 50 is similar with 12" celestion speaker 50 watts and has top boost and normal channel sounds. Plenty of uTube examples of these.

[godzilla]

Morning

I have a Vox AC4TV and a Vox Mini 3. Each has pros and cons:
AC4TV has a good clean sound, but as already pointed out, not much headroom. The combined Volume/Gain control takes some setting up to get right, but the 3 power out settings are useful.
Mini 3 is not valve and its sound is a bit boxy because of the smaller speaker. However, it does have effects, amp modelling, aux input and headphone socket.

So I guess it's a question of evaluating what features are more benefit to the individual and what you want to use it for. Personally, I prefer the AC4TV, because I also have a VT40+ that I use for the other features.

Sorry, I can't comment on other AC4 models.

Cheers

Keith

[derekb]

Have a look at the new Vox Cambridge 50 NuTube modelling amp.
In this months "Guitarist" Magazine it was reviewed and given a 10 out of 10 and at £275 or thereabouts must be a great buy.
Regards,
Derek B.

[Steve Reynolds]

i had a little AC4 for a short while but living in a flat i found it too loud. The Vox Mini 3 is great piece of kit but the Vox Adio AIR GT is great if a little expensive.

That said i use a Katana 50 Mk1 and have done now for a long time. Great at home for recording, silent playing etc and also great for gigs in pubs and clubs etc. Lightweight and sounds great.

[mickhunt]

I’ve just come across the boss next one stage has anyone used one, it says it models 4 different valve power amp circuits including EL34 and EL84
Mickhunt

[mickhunt]

Sorry Boss nextone stage
Mickhunt

[mickhunt]

You can also drop the wattage from 40w to 20w to 0.5w.
It has loads of features
Mickhunt