JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser.

Home
Guitars
Guitar Amps
Guitar Combo Amps
Vox AC15 HW1 Hand Wired Combo Guitar Amplifier

Vox AC15 HW1 Hand Wired Combo Guitar Amplifier

Item

VOXAC15HW1

Seen it for less?

0% Interest Payment Plan

0% Interest Payment Plan

Fast & Free Shipping

Fast & Free Shipping

Free 12 Month Extended Warranty

Free 12 Month Extended Warranty

Item can Ship to Canada

Item can Ship to Canada

Free Shipping - No Extra Charge!

Our 4 state-of-the-art, strategically located warehouses are highly efficient and allow us to ship your gear in record time - and most orders will arrive at your door within 2 days for free. Shortly after you place your order, a Ship Confirmation email will arrive letting you know the order was picked, packed, and put on a truck. Full Details

Shipping Map

Free Extended Warranty

Free Extended Warranty

12 Months EXTRA for Free!

Many of our competitors charge 10% or more for an additional 12 months of warranty on the products they sell. AMS offers this exclusive benefit to our valued customers at no extra charge. Thousands of items on our site and in our catalog carry the "Gold Lock Extended Warranty" icon. It means you get the manufacturer's full warranty plus 12 additional months, FREE!!!

45 Day Money Back Guarantee

45 Day Money Back Guarantee

Our 45 day return policy allows you to buy with confidence at AMS! If you are not completely satisfied with any item* purchased from AMS, return it to us within 45 days of the shipping date, and we will refund your money or help you with an exchange. That's always been our policy, and now we've added the ease of Electronic Return Labels!

Canadian Shipping Information

Welcome Canadian musicians! Buying your gear from AMS is as easy as going to a local music store, with more selection and more than competitive prices!

Items with this logo are eligible to ship to Canada. Please note that you will be responsible for payment of brokerage fees, duties and other import taxes applicable to your order.

NOTE: Free shipping offers do not apply to Canadian orders. Please be aware of custom fees - such as taxes and duties - when your order arrives. Since these fees vary from location to location, CUSTOMS FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN SHIPPING CHARGES. Please check with your local customs office for more information on the fees in your areas. Refusal to pay these fees will result in an undeliverable order. If returned, we do not refund shipping charges and may assess restocking fees to cover return shipping expenses.

AMS Agent

AMS Agent

Have questions, found a better price?
Talk to a sales specialist!

Skip to the end of the images gallery

Skip to the beginning of the images gallery

Vox AC15 HW1 Hand Wired Combo Guitar Amplifier

NAMM 2019 Vox Amps

VOXAC15HW1

There may never have been an amp boasting such a lofty and pure sound in the entire history of Vox. The Vox AC15 HW1 amp relies on the painstaking technique of turret board hand-wiring - a method requiring a high level of skill and craftsmanship - is used, resulting in wiring that's beautiful in its artistry, ensuring an efficient signal path with minimal loss and no restriction in amplitude. In the Hand Wired Series, tubes, transformers, speakers, chassis, and custom parts all join together in an ideal state to deliver the richest and most powerful sonic experience - the ultimate amp. Not bound by tradition, the Vox AC15 HW1 amp also provides a variety of new functions that keep pace with the needs of today's artists. Offering a rich variety of tonal shadings and a broad model lineup, the enormous potential of the Vox Hand Wired Series will reveal itself in any musical scenario.

Vox AC15 HW1 Guitar Combo Amplifier Features

Fitted with matched Ruby Tubes for extended dynamic range
12AX7 preamp tubes (x3); EL84 Duet
EZ81 rectifier
Traditional Vox two-channel design; Top Boost and Normal. High and Low inputs for each channel
The clean-sounding Normal channel provides an additional Bright switch for increased brilliance
Top Boost channel Hot/Cool switch to achieve even more gain (Includes VFS-1 footswitch)
MV/BYPASS switch completely bypasses the Master Volume section
OP mode switch cut the amp's Output Power level in half
12 inch CelestionÂ Greenback Speaker

Constructed for ideal sound and power
Turret board hand-wired amps are every amp designer's ideal and every guitarist's dream, representing the ultimate in amplifier construction. Hand-wired amps are assembled entirely by hand, requiring staggering levels of technical expertise and care; and as such are often exclusive to today's limited productions or high-end models. The Vox AC15 HW1 pairs these demanding methods with rigorously-selected custom parts. These premium components are wired with a truly artistic degree of perfection. The result is that the subtle nuances of the guitarist's touch, the guitar's audio signature, and the natural character of the vacuum tubes are passed with perfect transparency to the speakers.

True all-tube design
The Vox Hand Wired Series is a true all-tube amplifier, employing vacuum tubes in the preamp, power amp, and rectifier. The preamp uses three classic ECC83/12AX7 tubes. Depending on the amplifier wattage, the power stage uses either a quartet (AC30 models) or a duet (AC15 models) of EL84 tubes. The Vox Hand Wired Series use a tube rectifier. The AC30 models feature a GZ34 rectifier tube; while the AC15 models use an EZ81 tube. These three elements, when combined, provide the vibrant, organic and unmistakable tone that is the heart of the classic Vox sound.

Two-channel design: Top Boost and Normal
The Vox AC15 HW1 amp preserves the traditional Vox two-channel design, providing a Top Boost channel and a Normal channel. True to form, the Top Boost channel delivers the legendary AC30 sound with a fully interactive tone stack. Vox has also added a new and unique Hot/Cool switch. The Cool setting produces the orthodox Top Boost sound, while the HOT setting bypasses the tone circuitry altogether to create a more pure sound to achieve richer gain. A VFS1 footswitch is included with your Vox Hand Wired Series amp, so you can quickly change between Cool and Hot, right at those moments when you need an extra dose of drive. The controls for the Normal channel consist simply of a volume knob, giving you a cleaner and more natural tube sound. In addition, this channel offers a Bright switch that, when engaged, adds emphasis to the upper harmonics of the tone.

Meets the challenge of todays broader tonal palette
The traditional, inimitable sound of the legendary AC30 and AC15 continues to fascinate the guitarists of today. Many modern players have viewed this timeless design and desired more up-to-date options. While continuing to preserve the classic AC30/AC15's sonic character, the Vox Hand-Wired Series offers the flexibility to meet the sound-creating requirements of a broad range of scenes and styles. The addition of a Master Volume and an Output Power (OP) mode switch lets you change the power amp's output level, delivering more detailed control over the gain/volume relationship, in turn providing more control over your sound. Despite being decked out in the retro-style fawn-colored vinyl suggestive of a 1960 era AC30, these amps are not mere nostalgia products - they are definitely designed for today's music scene.

Old School Master Volume bypass
The old AC30 and AC15's had no master volume, nor indeed do most hand-wired amps. With such amps, high-gain sound meant that you needed to play at high volumes. High volume is unavoidable if tone is the primary consideration, but can be inconvenient in many situations. The Vox Hand-Wired Series provides a master volume control, but also provides an MV/BYPASS switch that completely bypasses the master volume section. This means that the legendary sound that has fascinated guitarists for more than fifty years can be faithfully reproduced, giving you a direct and pure high-gain tone.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

See all items from VOX

Shop Similar Models

Guitar Combo Amps

About the Manufacturer

Phone: 631-390-6500

Warranty: 1 Year on Parts & Labor

Vox AC15 HW1 Hand Wired Combo Guitar Amplifier Specifications

Vox AC15 HW1 Hand Wired Combo Guitar Amplifier Specifications
Product Specifications	Vox AC15 HW1 Guitar Combo Amp Specifications Output Power: 15 watts RMS into 8/16 Ohms Tube Complement: Preamp: ECC83/12AX7 (x3) Power Amp: EL84 (x2) Rectifier: EZ81 Speakers: 12 inch CelestionÂ Greenback (x1); 16 ohm Inputs: NORMAL Channel Jacks: HIGH (x1); LOW (x1) TOP BOOST Channel Jacks: HIGH (x1); LOW (x1) FOOT SWITCH Jack Outputs: External Speaker Jack Extension Speaker Jack Dimensions (WxDxH): 610 x 260 x 550 mm / 24.02 x 10.24 x 21.65 inches Weight:Â 22.2 kg / 48.9 lbs Included items: Power cable VFS1 footswitch Dust cover

Vox AC15 Hand Wired Manual

Copyright © 1996-2025 American Musical Supply, Inc. All rights reserved