Vox AC4TV - 4 Watt Tube Combo - Long & McQuade Musical Instruments

Description

Say hello to a familiar face: the new VOX AC4TV.
Way back in 1961, VOX rolled out the AC4 amplifier. Nearly fifty years later, VOX is pleased to announce the AC4TV, the all-tube practice amp with remarkable self control. This up-to-date, Class A version retains the distinctive EL84 power tube of the original and features a 12AX7 powered pre-amp, all driving a custom-made Celestion 10 inch speaker. The sophisticated sound is unmistakably VOX, delivering that distinctively British top-end tone.

Main Features:
Affordable all-valve design
Switchable output levels 4, 1 & 1/4 Watt output levels
Quality vintage Vox styling
External speaker output

Simple and sexy, the AC4TV wears its pedigree proudly. The cabinetry features the same TV front design first used on the classic 1958 AC15 and still in use on today's AC15H1TV Heritage Series. One of the challenges confronting an all-tube amp is retaining a full tone at lower volumes. To solve this issue, the AC4TV features a built-in power attenuator with 4 Watt, 1 Watt and 1/4 Watt output levels ensuring you never lose that classic tube tone, even at the lowest listening levels. Want more? The AC4TV also adds a 16 Ohm speaker output, allowing you to add an additional cabinet such as the VOX412BN and state your sonic signature with authority. It's retro, it's chic, it's all-tube and it's all VOX. So what are you waiting for?

VOX AC4TV Specificaitons
Controls: Tone, Volume, OP Level (4W, 1W, 1/4W)
In/Out Jacks: Input, External Speaker Jack
Output: 4 Watt RMS 16-Ohm
Speakers: AC4TV 1 x 10" 16-Ohm Celestion VX10 custom speaker
Valve/Tube Complement: 1 x 12AX7 (pre) / 1 x EL84 (power)
AC4TV Dimensions: 13.78" (W) x 8.46" (D) x 14.76" (H);
AC4TV Weight: 19.84 lbs.
Power cable included

Reviews

It has the VOX sound.
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Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Oshawa Ontario
I use this amp with the V112TV cabinet. It's the 12" version of the 10" that comes with the amp. The 12" has more range, and definitely louder and more bass. For a lead solo, you could just unplug the 12" and instantly have a higher timber that really cuts through. Also just bring the amp by itself to the cottage etc. to save space. I've tried this amp with a few other cabinets and they don't really sound much better than the one voiced for it (the V112TV) which is only $170.00. However the V112TV cabinet sounds really dirty and grungy with a more powerful and better amp. So swapping around is the way to go for different sounds. My recommendation is to have use of a reverb, chorus/flanger and distortion pedal with this amp. Buy the reverb first and go from there. Without a bit of reverb, this amp sounds really dry. Posted by anonymous on May 25, 2013

Good
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Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Edmonton South Alberta
This is a great amp that's loud enough to play at a coffee shop. Very simple but classic Vox tube sound. The attenuator is a nice feature as the volume is the gain control so it has to be turned up before it distorts at all. I also recommend checking out the Lil' Night Train if you're looking for a small amp. Posted by anonymous on Mar 21, 2013

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Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Oshawa Ontario
Posted by anonymous on Feb 9, 2013

The Little Amp That Could . . . And Did Impress Me
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Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Edmonton Downtown Alberta
There's not much to this little amp, no effects, no EQ, no Tremolo, reverb, etc. It's super simple. However, for what it is, it packs a whollop. The sound it delivers has certainly surprised me, even at the 1/4-watt setting. For it's size, it delivers a warm tone and gets 'dirty' quite quickly. However, it's also very responsive to your touch and intricacies. It's not really a 'metal' high gain amplifier, unless you put a distortion pedal in front of it. With a high-gain pedal, it'll deliver, with the ability to translate your nuances for you and the rest of your listeners to hear. My only minor preference would be to have it loaded with a Celestion 25-watt G10M Greenback. That, powered by the amp's EL84's and 12AX7 would make this little buddy SING! However, having said that, the BEST feature is the 16-Ohm extension jack to allow you to plug into a cabinet of your choice. This feature alone allows greater versatility, especially if you already own a few different cabinets. This makes this Class A amp a great amp for studio use -- it's not so big in size or wattage, but it's huge in sound and versatility! I recommend it to anyone regardless of playing ability, or use. If you can afford a small quality tube amplifier, pick this one up. It'll enhance your playing and will give you years of good tone! Posted by Mike on Jan 22, 2013

Great beginner amp
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Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Brampton Ontario
Excellent for beginners looking for a nice amp. Quiet enough for room playing, but packs a punch if needed. Only negative is that is doesn't have many features. Posted by anonymous on Apr 15, 2012

Awesome little amp!
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Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Port Coquitlam British Columbia
I've had this amp for 2 years and it has been great. Simple , fantastic tone, and on the 1/4 watt setting you can crank it up till it sizzles in a small room. Posted by anonymous on Mar 17, 2012