Vox AC15C1 Custom Review - An Iconic Valve Amp & Perfect Practice Amp

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The amp that needs no introduction - Dagan demonstrates the beautiful sound of the VOX AC15C1 Custom guitar amplifier. An absolute classic.
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The iconic VOX AC15C1 Custom amplifier has 15 watts of all valve power ready to provide you with that warm, responsive tube sound that has made this amplifier so revered.
Extremely simple to use, the VOX AC15C1 Custom provides maximum tonal dexterity via the two channels: Normal and Top-Boost. Each channel has its own Volume control, whilst the Top Boost channel provides a little more control via the additional Bass and Treble controls.
The inclusion of a master volume is extremely useful and makes it an ideal option for those in need of that warm tube sound at lower volumes. It's one of the best practice amps around and definitely one of the best tube amps for home use too. Don't be fooled by it's smaller size or lower wattage - this can still be gigged with and is widely used by professional musicians of all genres thanks to how loud it can get and how beautiful it sounds at all volumes.
Go from lush clean tones that reminiscent of the Fab Four, to hard core rock tones that everyone from The Kinks to Queens of The Stone Age would be proud of - The AC15 amplifier can handle it all!
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@carlweiderick 5 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite amps! A timeless classic! Great video - thanks!

@macgrory 6 жыл бұрын

It's actually the older brother of the AC30. He said pedantically...

@woollythewombat995 6 жыл бұрын

Press 2 to hear him describe what I'm going to look like in my 40s.

@Kinetex 3 жыл бұрын

@kjsebestyen 3 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@shanemiller2046 3 жыл бұрын

I don't get it.

@bleupalmtree8292 2 жыл бұрын

LMFAO!!!!!!

@mrtambourineman6107 2 жыл бұрын

What???

@BenjaminSherwood 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh, fucking lovely to hear a geordie again, and really great evocative descriptions of the tone of the amp. Thanks for this! I'd already ordered a Vox AC15C1 (spur of the moment) earlier tonight, but watching you have fun on here just confirmed I'd made the right choice.

@minimumwage2millionaire 5 ай бұрын

I thought he was Welsh

@ronaldmathis9533 2 жыл бұрын

Such a positive attitude, and love of the guitar game-rock on D.!

@ronaldmathis9533 2 жыл бұрын

The sound of guitar on the radio! I finally bought the greenback version and I should have YEARS ago. GREAT pedal amp on the normal channel as well. The only thing you need plus a guitar and cable!

@jordanpratt3821 Жыл бұрын

That bloom you're talking about is the difference between tube amps, and solid state.

@glenneads1733 3 жыл бұрын

Great demo .. thank you!

@TheMaverickSpartan 6 жыл бұрын

I watched your video, went out and purchased this Vox Ac15 last week man :) thanks I liked your show. -MYS

@danejurus69 4 жыл бұрын

How are you liking it?

@Deatg-ek8rf 2 жыл бұрын

I bet your neighbours loved it mate!

@atozee7189 2 жыл бұрын

AC15C1 greenback is one of the nicest amps I’ve ever had. The tone is so classic, you will smile soon as you plug in and hear that sound. It is nice and compact but it is very loud.

@aleksifradet1654 4 жыл бұрын

That is one of the most beautiful sounds to my ears ever. Guess I’m a Vox guy. I have a fender blues junior which is great in it’s own way but something felt like it was missing to me. Just wasn’t for me.

@mrtambourineman6107 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's your playing, not the amp!! Bit rich to blame a blues jr, I own one and can say I love it thank you very much!

@gabeabraham9285 Жыл бұрын

@@mrtambourineman6107 blaming it for what? He said something was missing from his tone. You ever thought that maybe the amp that suits you isn’t as good to everyone else? Just because your amp works for you doesn’t mean that it’ll work for him. Don’t be jackass! 😂

@ericfranchi1354 6 ай бұрын

Same here. The vox IS better.

@ericfranchi1354 6 ай бұрын

@@mrtambourineman6107You're comment shows how smart you are. Not much. 😝

@mrtambourineman6107 6 ай бұрын

@ericfranchi1354 does it?? Yours makes you look like one of those 'internet geniuses'

@thepostapocalyptictrio4762 10 ай бұрын

Just bought one from a music store here in Tennessee US. Amazing amp!!!🥳

@jdl2180 5 жыл бұрын

Best amp ever!

@tableface77 5 жыл бұрын

It's not much quieter than an AC30. Starts to break up a bit earlier but I've owned both and they are both pretty loud

@petergraham9267 4 жыл бұрын

tableface77 well said! Doubling watts does not mean doubling volume! I have to use an attenuator even gigging or it’s just too loud.........that being said.......TONE FOR DAYS! 😍😊😎

@Stoney3K 2 жыл бұрын

If it means 20 pounds less of my back breaking for the same volume... then shut up and take my money.

@hkmz455 4 ай бұрын

Does it have enough headroom for cleans at a band volume before it starts breaking up ?

@tableface77 4 ай бұрын

@@hkmz455 It should do yes - they are still very loud! I never run completely clean anyway but my rhythm sound cut though nicely in a band scenario when rolling down the guitar volume.

@Bitovoy_Muzikant 6 ай бұрын

I bought a greenback one and used it on each record of my band.Its an insane game changer amp!It’s got this bell like presence and playing it clean sound insanely good.I used to have a vintage fender silver panel (with the two speakers don’t remember which model).And I’d say this amp is much more versatile and is much louder and better at drive.A must have amp!

@Deatg-ek8rf 2 жыл бұрын

PERFECT amp to use an attenuator with! It even has the wires for that inside.

@amywelton9157 10 ай бұрын

You can just hook the attenuator right up?? Don't need to get any new cables or couplers or things of the nature??

@mo8755 2 жыл бұрын

Just got mine today 😄

@Paul-gf6kp 4 жыл бұрын

I plan on getting this amp to do a cover of Helter Skelter. It’s a beautiful amp

@sergeantpepper2737 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@stevanaczel7785 4 жыл бұрын

i like your vids have bought a ac15 and luv it am using a Gibson stuido LP GOES WELL TOGEATHER THANKS MATE steve from Aussie

@Emomcdarkness 4 жыл бұрын

I just got one and it pairs extremely well with my fenDER TELECASTER SOUNDS ABSOLUTLEY LOVELY connor from us of a

@davidbarlow431 4 жыл бұрын

Be warned, these things are seriously loud. Of course you can get low volume but you can with any amp. Crank them to get the best from them and you WILL blow your windows out. Ac10 is the sensible option for home use - I knew this and bought an Ac15 anyway (from PMT Manchester) a week ago because they are sooooo.... unbelievably good. 😉

@Stoney3K 2 жыл бұрын

Only drawback of the AC10 is that it's top boost only. So if you want the normal channel for some of your pedals, the AC15 is a better choice.

@BrunoDittert 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@paulolsen6870 6 жыл бұрын

That bloom could also be called a squish. It's Vox...plain and simple. Love it or hate it. I hated it for years but have come to appreciate it.

@jimi4405 4 жыл бұрын

Crank the master, man, what the hell! Less pre-amp on tube amps is definitely the key!!

@alangriff1 5 жыл бұрын

A friend of mine who plays blues rates rhis AC15 over his AC30

@dangitdan9938 3 жыл бұрын

Dunno about home use. Had one and it IS LOOOOOOOUUUUUUD!

@swansonjoe7121 4 жыл бұрын

I recently learned the Beatles used Gibson j160s thru a vox ac15 amp. Do you think it would sound decent if I used a j45 instead? Thanks!

@chojinkid 5 жыл бұрын

it'd sound much better than that if you cranked the Master volume, at least past half way, much more organic and warmer

@deanroddey2881 6 жыл бұрын

You should have pulled out a Strat. Strat plus ACXX is heavenly and I could sit there and noodle all day with that combination.

@artamussumatra6286 6 жыл бұрын

That’s what I use. 👍

@F3502000 6 жыл бұрын

Or a Les Paul, both are nice indeed!

@furbymetal83 6 жыл бұрын

I d rather say Vox + Fenders in general -- Teles and Jazzmasters will melt your face off through an AC15

@liligman 5 жыл бұрын

I'm right with you. 74 strat running through an AC15C1

@RealMNeutral31 5 жыл бұрын

How well does it work with multiple effects pedals? I don't think that these amps have an effects loop in it.

@-thirteen 5 жыл бұрын

Isnt the tremolo digital? I agree. It sounds really good

@victorhovmand8728 3 жыл бұрын

Fucking digital haha duede it’s 100p analog

@hkmz455 4 ай бұрын

Does it have enough headroom for cleans at a band volume before it starts breaking up ?

@dennissvensson6051 6 жыл бұрын

I have never own a tube amp, but I'm really considering buying the ac 15, but how long life expectancy does the tubes have?

@carlweiderick 5 жыл бұрын

If you look after it, they will last. You'll spend more on changing guitar strings than on changing tubes.

@jdl2180 5 жыл бұрын

You don't ever have to change the tubes.

@benjtheo414 4 жыл бұрын

And is the amp too loud ?? I'm looking at an amp that sounds soft and warm and not loud at all is this one good ?

@shanemiller2046 3 жыл бұрын

If your amp is too loud... unplug any speakers and play through it wide open... That will quieten it down.

@joeobrien167 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, but if you play this in your house, you WILL wake up your sleeping kids 😂

@fodaseodinheiro 4 жыл бұрын

this is not the perfect practice amp. it is too loud. It is THE perfect amp though.

@Buddyman295 3 жыл бұрын

in my bedroom it sounds so loud

@rolandolopez847 3 жыл бұрын

@@Buddyman295 turn the master down

@mrtambourineman6107 2 жыл бұрын

Turn the master volume down then fool !

@neonknight-1522 4 ай бұрын

Would you guys say the ac10 is better for home use

@treefields3660 Жыл бұрын

Trying to decide whether to get this or the katana MKII 100 😭😭

@petergraham9267 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE. the normal channel so much more...........I wish the AC10 was the Normal and not the TB...............can it be modded?

@kosmicwizard 3 жыл бұрын

Of course it can be modified, changing the ohms of your resistors will affect tone. But before you do that, I recommend looking for a low pass filter and a parametric eq pedal like the Orange two stroke. Cheers.

@NormanZealandMalana 5 жыл бұрын

I love that sound, but why does it not have an effects loop? :O

@alexmurphy5289 4 жыл бұрын

Because effects loops aren't necessary at all.... Just plug it in the top

@michaeloates6849 4 жыл бұрын

Another thing is these amps haven't changed much as far as what they look like and do since the 50s. I have one ans definitely not a deal breaker for me. I also have a Laney that has all the fancy stuff. Lol

@darrenringer9811 3 жыл бұрын

Putting effects after the preamp in this amp would be like putting ketchup on filet mignon.

@Deatg-ek8rf 2 жыл бұрын

You don't need one unless its a high gain amp which this isn't.

@jordanpratt3821 Жыл бұрын

It already has reverb,and tremelo.The only other effect that really needs a loop is delay,but even that is ok with clean tones.

@Marcus-sk2xf 5 жыл бұрын

What is a proper Master Volume level for small gigs without breaking it?

@cable9618 4 жыл бұрын

Marcus one of my mates has one, he says “I’ve played full rock gigs with that thing and I’ve never had it above 4”. Basically they’re freaking loud.

@johndrowe5281 4 жыл бұрын

That would depend upon the venue and its size and, last but not least, how the room EQs!

@shanemiller2046 3 жыл бұрын

Like asking how many pieces of toilet paper should I use for tomorrow's shit. For which there is only one answer....

@Stoney3K 2 жыл бұрын

42.

@tres311 2 жыл бұрын

@@shanemiller2046 none…get yourself a god damn bidet. $50 dollars on Amazon, it will change your ass forever. It’s 2022 and we eatin ass out here son….Great amp and metaphor though.

@derekchapman8243 11 ай бұрын

Great demo, but I would have preferred you playing a strat

@chrislazer5355 4 жыл бұрын

What are the best tubes for this amp I bought a used one and I want to get some new ones

@shanemiller2046 3 жыл бұрын

They say is doesn't make a difference.

@MrYatesj1 2 жыл бұрын

I guess I am a Fender guy I have a Blues Jr and a Princeton and I am not loving the Vox tone. Of course I would need to get my hands on one to really know.

@mrtambourineman6107 2 жыл бұрын

People don't realise Vox actually make some pretty good Amps

@mattluscombe2071 6 жыл бұрын

Is this load enough for a small club/pub gig? Difficult to tell from the video or would it's big brother the AC30 be better?

@devs3720 6 жыл бұрын

Matt Luscombe This is more than enough to a pub gig or a small club gig

@isvaramandala 6 жыл бұрын

Even a human voice is loud enough if they use mic. Just mic the amp if you wanna play in stadium

@raymon8044 4 жыл бұрын

It also depends on what you're looking for when it comes to clean headroom from the amp. I've tried an AC30 once and I couldn't get it to a rather clean 'sweet spot' to interact with playing dynamics, without it simply blowing my head off. The AC15 is a way more reallife userfriendly amp that holds up at most pubgigs. I've seen countless local bands use them both straight up or mic-ed up at bigger venues.

@djcsessions7307 3 жыл бұрын

How big in size is this compared to a hot rod deluxe?

@shanemiller2046 3 жыл бұрын

I had the Deville... 4-10s and I'd also plug a 1x12 up to it at the same time. Pretty damn loud.

@Chris-ng9vz 4 жыл бұрын

use a tele or strat on this monster ive used ibanez and it breaks up. put jj tubes in mine stock ones are Chinese. jjs soften it up

@danejurus69 4 жыл бұрын

For this amp, do I have to power it on and let the tubes warm up first before I can start playing?

@waffle-jy5yf 4 жыл бұрын

yes

@MrDaigoRiki Ай бұрын

Why you play the guitar with humbackers with Vox?

@u2adrian1000 9 ай бұрын

Dagan, do you think valve amps like the AC15 C1 shown here will be extinct 10 years from now as amp modelling effect technology gets so advanced and cheap they seem to take over the market? I'm talking Fractal AF3, Helix, Kemper etc? The prices are very fair on those multi fx amp units and there currently being used by guys like The Edge, Steve Vai etc (the AF3). I am wondering if buying a valve which I like better will be counter productive as this technology becomes extinct and users of valve amps get left behind the digital world that constantly evolving. (This tablets, cell phones , internet, DAW's , FRFR units, Monitors, PA systems etc). I need an answer if you think valve is better than Muti effect amp modelling Fractal and why?

@jotheorange 3 ай бұрын

The captain jack sparrow of guitars

@bryanvaughn80 5 жыл бұрын

c'mon, play some more queen!!!!!!!! do itttttt!!!!!!!! all the cool kids are doing it!!!!!!!!!!!!

@alchemydrive 3 жыл бұрын

How does it handle bedroom volumes?

@aidenmohrmann1850 2 жыл бұрын

Idk if you already found out or not, but I will just say my AC10 is too loud for my bedroom, let alone the AC15

@alchemydrive 2 жыл бұрын

@@aidenmohrmann1850 I bought a Fender Princeton and had to return it as I live in a small apartment. Now I just run amp plugins through a pair of Genelec speakers to play guitar :) If I had a bigger apartment I would get the Vox and the Princeton :p

@andrewstendahl36 2 жыл бұрын

I happen to own both a Vox ac10 and a Fender PRRI, Im considering the Vox Ac4 12 but dont want to spend more to settle for less. Id seriously like to hear one in person but live in a rural area far from Vox amps. I also keep thinking I want a Vox Ac 15 but volume is a consideration living in an apartment building

@dennissutton3767 5 жыл бұрын

How do you activate the attenuator

@calebbohrer3757 4 жыл бұрын

Attenuation is only on the head version

@dennissutton3767 4 жыл бұрын

caleb bohrer t hanks

@Kanukai888 4 жыл бұрын

Can I use this amp to gig?

@louisbaron9756 4 жыл бұрын

Defo!

@theorchanic6892 4 жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes 😊

@treefields3660 Жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what riff he plays at 4:24?

@gabeabraham9285 Жыл бұрын

Tie Your Mother Down by Queen

@tubeMiLKO 3 жыл бұрын

Russel Brand sure got around 30ish years ago

@alexanderp.5019 2 жыл бұрын

2:30 what song is that?

@gabeabraham9285 Жыл бұрын

Tie Your Mother Down by Queen

@Kman1169 3 жыл бұрын

What was the queen song he was playing?

@BrickMan3022 3 жыл бұрын

And then later on he plays some of One Vision

@mickeygovender2851 4 жыл бұрын

Good review but your guitar sounds a bit scratchy. Use a Strat - the best in the worldt!

@louisaubrey4193 2 ай бұрын

“Take your little brother swimming with a brick”. Hadn’t heard that one in a long time….. Needed that….. Thank you for that

@bobbillnolan7644 4 жыл бұрын

Would you VOX experts class these amps, as bright, in comparison to fender , Marshall etc....

@alexmurphy5289 4 жыл бұрын

They are the brightest compared to fender or Marshall. The vox chime is what they are famous for, fender comes close but they aren't as bright.

@TheSPT 4 жыл бұрын

Brighter than a Marshall for sure. Vox amps tend to have a bit more of a bell-like chime when clean where Fender amps in my experience are more twangy clean (sorry for the lack of technical descriptions, but Reverb has a very good demo showing the differences that you can hear). I've also seen Fenders tend to have more clean headroom before breaking up over the Voxes, and I love that blend of the chime of a Vox and a bit of dirt. That said, I've played great versions of all brands.

@geteese 4 жыл бұрын

Has it got a stand by switch?

@dead_yami 4 жыл бұрын

Yee

@nickcage3703 Жыл бұрын

It fits a certain style of music VERY well. Not for me tho

@bm7760 5 жыл бұрын

I'm doing that 'demo before you buy' thing here and, to be honest, it sounds crap. Might be that from that room full of guitars you've picked the one least likely to be paired with it. I'll keep listening to demos until I find one that justifies the purchase. :-)

@calebbohrer3757 4 жыл бұрын

It’s bc he set the master volume so low. Really ruins the sound

@elimarsilvanikock7818 6 жыл бұрын

i own 2 rgs and a jem jr. fender strat not my style. i pass on that!

@Billsgang 9 ай бұрын

It’s really heavy, but wtf

@elimarsilvanikock7818 6 жыл бұрын

that ibanez rg kills a strat anytime!!

@devs3720 6 жыл бұрын

Emetal Madman it really doesn't

@GregRickard 6 жыл бұрын

Except in the clean tone department.

@blackie75 6 жыл бұрын

or distortion unless you want your guitar to sound like a casio keyboard, ah lah joe satriani

@shanemiller2046 3 жыл бұрын

I found myself unimpressed.

@johnr.b.murray3417 Жыл бұрын

Try harder next time then.

@anthonydavella8350 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, too loud. Its clipping

@Paul-gf6kp 4 жыл бұрын

Wdym?

@MrLuismedina25 5 жыл бұрын

Ugly guitar (sound wise) for this amp

@aidenmohrmann1850 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the AC10 is almost too loud for a house, let alone an AC15

@bryanmartin8336 5 жыл бұрын

That guitar sounds absolutely terrible. Or maybe it's the mic you're using. But you can't very well sell someone on an amp when you make it sound like garbage.