Vox AC4TV Amp - opinions?

Curtis · Post by **Curtis** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 8:12 pm

Any opinions on the Vox AC4TV Tube Amp? I tried one the other day with a strat, and I was impressed, but I'll have to try it with my guitar.

What else is out there similar in sound and price?

Will · Post by **Will** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:01 pm

I think it sounds good, but the tube placement is the worst I could imagine. The tubes sit on the same side of the board as the electronics with little ventilation and cook all the components from less than an inch away. I would think the years would be very hard on it.

Curtis · Post by **Curtis** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:17 pm

Good to know. The amp seems to be completely sealed, and heavy for it size.

I'm going to check out the Peavey's next, I think.

izodiak · Post by **izodiak** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:26 pm

yes I was looking with interest to it too.

riotshield · Post by **riotshield** » Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:04 pm

I will try to find some time to demo it this weekend

malko · Post by **malko** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 8:39 pm

tried it but there pretty much zero headroom if you are looking to rehearse with this thing. Its got a pretty nice drive but thats all it does

cobascis · Post by **cobascis** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:07 pm

malko wrote:tried it but there pretty much zero headroom if you are looking to rehearse with this thing. Its got a pretty nice drive but thats all it does

Yeah.

The wattage switch is handy, but it is just barely enough for a tame band practice.