2000s Vox AC15CC1 Tube Combo Amplifier

1x12 with both pro-quality cleans and effects, sounds even better than it looks

This is just the 2nd tube amp that I've ever owned, with the vintage Carvin head that was featured last month being the first. A Vox was the perfect choice for another one, because it has a completely different feel than that Carvin, where say a Fender amp might be a little redundant. 

The cleans on the Carvin are one of the better features of the amp, but you get a warmer version on this Vox and the tremolo effect also put this one over the top. This line was discontinued sometime in 2008-09 and they have been known to have their issues. But owners of multiple Vox amps usually prefer the sound on this model to the newer one.

On top of sounding great, this thing is in excellent condition. The biggest blemish is some sticker residue along the bottom-right corner, I got some of it off, but didn't want to pry any further and risk ripping the gorgeous purple-green-gold mesh that looks incredibly sharp. The faux leather cover and the fact that I won't use it for gigging will keep it that way.

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1980s Carvin X-60B Guitar Amplifier Head

Vintage mid-80s tube amp, in original and excellent condition

Like the Acoustic Control amps that we've featured here in the past, Carvin is another local So. Cal company that doesn't get the same respect as industry heavies Marshall and Ampeg, but longtime players know they deliver similar quality for roughly half the price. 

From what I've been able to find out about this particular head, it was made somewhere between 1984 and 1986. It has 2 channels, a 5-band EQ and on-board reverb. The clean channel sounds super sweet and there are only 2 of the 4 tube slots being used right now. The only visual flaw on this amp is one of the metal corner pieces is missing, but that is a cheap and easy fix.

This one becomes the undisputed top amp in my collection, it will be paired with the Sunn 412L cab that was posted here a few months back and should add to future recordings for lead guitars and clean channel tracks. I'll probably take it in to the local Carvin shop and have them go over it too.

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