Vox AC15H1TV Heritage Collection 50th Anniversary Hand-Wired 15W Tube Combo Amp
Brand
VOX
50th Anniversary Heritage Hand-Wired Classic British Tube Tone Commemorating 50 years of legendary Vox amplification, the Vox AC15H1TV Heritage Collection combo brings together the most sought-after circuits in Vox history. Enclosed in a vintage-style "TV-Front" cabinet, this point-to-point hand-wired 15-watt tube amplifier combines the elusive 1958 EF86 pentode preamp circuit with the iconic 1963 Top Boost channel, driving a legendary 12-inch Celestion Alnico Blue speaker.
The VOX AC15H1TV is a premium, limited-edition Heritage Series combo amplifier that brings the iconic sound of the original 1957 "TV front" VOX AC15 to a modern audience. Hand-wired in the United Kingdom, this 15-watt amplifier captures the rich, articulate, and highly responsive tube tone that defined the early days of British rock and roll.
Dual-Channel Heritage Voicing
True to its vintage inspiration, the AC15H1TV features a sophisticated two-channel design that allows players to switch between two distinct tonal philosophies:
- Channel 1 (EF86): Modeled after the 1958 vintage design, this channel uses a high-gain EF86 pentode preamp tube. It offers a thick, complex, and harmonically rich sound with exceptional touch sensitivity. A "Bright" switch and a "Bass Shift" control allow you to tailor the low-end response to suit your guitar and playing style.
- Channel 2 (Top Boost): Based on the legendary 1963 Top Boost circuit, this channel provides the classic, glassy, and chimey VOX sound. It utilizes 12AX7 preamp tubes for a highly interactive Treble and Bass EQ that is both musical and powerful.
Authentic Hand-Wired Construction
The AC15H1TV is meticulously built to satisfy the needs of tone purists:
- Hand-Wired Turret Board: Every component is soldered point-to-point on a turret board, minimizing signal loss and ensuring the highest integrity of the signal path.
- Premium Components: Uses high-grade coupling capacitors and custom-wound transformers to deliver the authentic punch, sag, and natural compression of a true vintage amp.
- Celestion Alnico Blue Speaker: Comes factory-loaded with the definitive speaker for classic British tone, providing a smooth, singing top-end and a tight, articulate low-end.
Key Technical Specifications
- Output Power: 15 Watts RMS (Selectable output of 1/3 Watt or 15 Watts)
- Speaker: 1 x 12" Celestion Alnico Blue
- Preamp Tubes: Channel 1 (1 x EF86), Channel 2 (1 x 12AX7)
- Power Tubes: 2 x EL84
- Rectifier: EZ81
- Controls (Ch 1): Volume, EF86 Brilliance, Bass Shift
- Controls (Ch 2): Volume, Treble, Bass
- Master Controls: Master Volume (Bypassable for pure tone), Standby
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 533 x 260 x 515 mm (21.0 x 10.2 x 20.3 inches)
- Weight: 22.5 kg (49.6 lbs.)
The VOX AC15H1TV Heritage Series is a masterclass in vintage amp design. By combining the legendary EF86 and Top Boost circuits in one hand-wired package, it provides guitarists with a versatile, professional-grade platform that delivers the genuine, world-renowned VOX chime and grit.
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