Vox AC4HW1 Hand-Wired 4-Watt 1x12 All-Tube Guitar Combo Amplifier
Brand
VOX
The Vox AC4HW1 Hand-Wired amplifier offers purists the ultimate in hand-crafted tone and vintage-inspired design. Utilizing point-to-point turret board wiring without a single printed circuit board, this 4-watt all-tube combo provides maximum signal clarity, dynamic touch sensitivity, and harmonic richness. Powered by two 12AX7 preamp tubes and a single EL84 power tube, the AC4HW1 features Vox’s legendary Top Boost channel circuit with a dedicated HOT/COOL switch—allowing you to toggle between classic chiming Vox cleans and raw, un-bypassed gain overdrive. Housed in a fawn vinyl-covered cabinet with a premium 12-inch Celestion VX12 Greenback speaker, this amp is a masterpiece for studio recording and home practice.
Experience the pinnacle of hand-wired British tone with the Vox AC4HW1. Part of Vox's prestigious Hand-Wired series, this all-tube amplifier is meticulously built using traditional turret board wiring—free of printed circuit boards—to deliver the most direct, purest signal path and dynamic response possible.
The AC4HW1 pairs an all-tube signal path featuring **two 12AX7 preamp tubes** and a single **EL84 power tube** with a genuine **12-inch Celestion G12M Greenback speaker**. This combination yields rich, touch-sensitive chime, warm low-end, and classic British overdrive. To give you ultimate tonal control, it features an **OP (Output Power) Mode switch** that lets you cut the output power from 4 watts down to 1 watt or 1/10 watt, allowing you to achieve saturated, harmonically complex tube breakup at any volume level.
Key Features of the Vox AC4HW1
- Hand-Wired Turret Board Construction: Built entirely without printed circuit boards for pristine signal integrity and ultimate reliability.
- Celestion Greenback Speaker: Loaded with a 1x12" Celestion G12M Greenback driver for authentic vintage warmth and punchy mid-range projection.
- Output Power Attenuation: Features a selectable power switch (4W / 1W / 0.1W) to dial in sweet-spot power tube saturation at bedroom or studio volumes.
- Hot/Cool Voice Switch: Offers two distinct gain stages—"Cool" provides a traditional, pristine top boost tone, while "Hot" bypasses the tone stack entirely to deliver a massive raw gain boost.
- Premium Tube Complement: Powered by dual 12AX7 preamp tubes and an EL84 power valve.
- Vintage Aesthetics: Wrapped in stunning fawn-colored vinyl with classic diamond grill cloth, evoking the legendary look of 1960s Vox heritage models.
Why Choose the AC4HW1?
The Vox AC4HW1 is an absolute dream for purists, tone-chasers, and studio guitarists. By combining premium hand-wired circuitry, a full-sized 12-inch Greenback speaker, and flexible power attenuation, it delivers uncompromising professional valve tone in a manageable, low-wattage format.
Technical Specifications
- Amplifier Type: All-Tube Hand-Wired Combo
- Output Power: 4 Watts RMS (with 1W and 0.1W attenuation settings)
- Tube Complement: 2 x 12AX7 (preamp), 1 x EL84 (power)
- Speaker: 1 x 12" Celestion G12M Greenback (16 Ohms)
- Controls: Gain, Volume, Bass, Treble, Hot/Cool Switch, OP Mode Switch
- Inputs: Input Jack
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 405 x 222 x 440 mm (15.94 x 8.74 x 17.32 inches)
- Weight: 11.8 kg (26.01 lbs)
Immerse yourself in uncompromising audio craftsmanship. The Vox AC4HW1 delivers legendary hand-wired tube tone, exquisite vintage aesthetics, and versatile performance designed to inspire your playing for a lifetime.
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