However, it's hard to find a Blues Cube to test. I did play through the Vox in a local music shop and really liked the sound, but I'm also a fan of the Tweed Bassman sound, which is what the Blues Cube is modeled after. While I'll occasionally use the amp at home, it's main purpose is for rehearsals and live gigs. I get most of my sound from my pedals, using a combination of different OD, distortion and fuzz pedals, so the amp taking them nicely is a big plus. It’s 10 watts of pure classic Vox tone with two pairs of 12AX7 and EL84 tubes. ) but I'm also into Pink Floyd and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Inspired by the old Vox AC10, it has a single channel, based on the Top Boost circuit, it has those classic British mids, that chime that gives it brilliant highs and on top of it it has a very competitive price. Take a trip through Sweetwater’s inventory of tube amps, and you’ll see there’s a flavor and wattage available for just about every need and budget. I like to play indie and psychedelic rock (Tame Impala, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Alt-J. And the Fender Blues Junior IV and Vox AC15C1 both offer classic tones from big-name brands for less than 1,000. i stand corrected - i should have googled rather than relying on my memory -sorry. I did'nt find many reviews of the Egnater. I've narrowed it down to a Vox AC15C1 and a Roland Blues Cube Artist, but I'm still open for other suggestions! Alton said: Vox 10w - Vox AC10C1 tube amp w/2 12ax7/2 EL84.a worthy contender. Check out my comparison between the AC15 and AC30 to learn more about the differences.I'm currently looking for a new amp after my previous one (Marshall Haze 40) died on me.

Unfortunately, neither of these amps have a built-in FX loop. I'm really torn between these two great amps and could use some help deciding. Connecting a speaker to an external output disconnects the internal speaker. An extension output allows you to use both the internal and the external speaker at the same time. In terms of the built-in effects, both amps have reverb and the Vox AC15 has an additional tremolo effect which can be adjusted using two controls (depth and speed).īoth amps allow you to connect an external speaker, however only the Vox AC15 has an output for an extension speaker as well. Blues Junior IV has a fat-switch which adds more gain and bass.Vox AX15 has a tone-cut switch which reduces the treble and makes the amp sound warmer.In terms of the individual controls, the AC15 has a 2-band EQ (bass and treble) whereas the Blues Junior has a 3-band EQ (bass, mids and treble) which helps you to shape the tone a bit more easily.īoth amps have a switch to add some more versatility but the functions are different: The top boost channel on the AC15 is the most comparable to the single channel on the Blues Junior as it has more gain. This helps to make the AC15 a bit more versatile, especially if you’re using a footswitch. Fender bassman cleans, Marshall blues breaker dist It’s got everything you would need, 3 band eq, 3 gain stages, master volume, digital. I remember TPS making an episode featuring this amp. My vox ac10 is way too loud by the time it sounds better than the THR. Im open to suggestions, I just dont want something similar to the Vox AC10 or 15 Or the Fender Blues Junior. I already have a couple bigger Fender amps and although the Blues jr fit me like a glove there was something special with the Vox tone. The DSL20c and the AC15C1 seem easier when Ive tried them. (NOTE:I own a well maintained 1999 Blonde Blues Jr. Blues Junior tends to be pretty harsh and hard to control IME. The Vox has a wider variety of voices of a bit higher quality, but never claims to be a clean platform. Also the small cabinet really does not allow the economy level speaker to do much. Because of that, it does not really have the fullness of a 6v6 type small watt Fender style amp. Now that we’ve seen the features of this amplifier Marshall Origin 20C Combo watch these related videos to learn more. The Blues Jr is an EL84 amp which is very non Fender in design. This amplifier usually has a price around 368.00. The Vox AC15 has two channels (normal and top boost) whereas the Fender Blues Junior just has a single channel. now more of a collector) has a bunch of vintage ( or vintage style) Fender amps and a more modern Vox AC-15 with Reverb. Dimensions (W x D x H): 520 x 440 x 240 mm.

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