Vox Valvetronix VT30 Guitar Combo Amplifier - 1x10 inch, 30 watts Review
I bought this little beauty as a super handy, lightweight practice amp I can just throw in the car and go. What I discovered is an amp that sounds way better than it has any right to for this cheap a price (I paid around 0 new on eBay). Sure, it's not as bulletproof as bigger amps so you have to treat it carefully. The stock speaker is harsh and overly bright, but it actually cuts through a band amazingly well for it's size if you just want a raunchy rock/metal amp. I enjoy a much more upscale overdrive sound ala Robben Ford (my other amp is a Fuchs Overdrive Supreme!). I ran the Vox headphone output into the effects return of the Fuchs one day, and I couldn't believe how nice it sounded! The first few models on the dial bring up some very sweet sounding clean tones and some delicious overdriven Fenders - the Super Reverb overdriven is a standout. The AC 30s are both awesome, both clean and overdriven. I'm not a metal fan, but some of the really heavy super distortion tones are actually a lot of fun. And all those effects, while not having a lot of flexibility, are easy to use and sound very good. I eventually stuck an Eminence Ramrod speaker in this baby, which really tames the harsher digital overtones of the amp and makes it really sweet. Another nice thing is the Ramrod is much more efficient than the stock speaker, and is almost as loud, even at 8 ohms/15 watts (the stock speaker, as per the owner's manual, is 4, yes four, ohms, which pushes the amp to 30 watts). It's plenty loud with just the Ramrod for rock band practice, but for fun, I went ahead and added an external speaker jack (I am a bit of a tinkerer), so now I can hook up an additional, hi-quality 8 ohm speaker cabinet to use all 30 watts, providing more clean headroom and a serious bottom end. This thing now makes an awesome practice amp and a very capable and very portable backup amp for gigs! I have used it running it into the Fuchs amp as stated above for heavier rock gigs, and it kicks butt! I am always amazed at how much fun I have using this amp.
Vox Valvetronix VT30 Guitar Combo Amplifier - 1x10 inch, 30 watts Feature
- VOX Valve Reactor circuit with a 12AX7 to produce real tube power amp sound
- 22 realistic amp models (from high-gain to legendary boutique and vintage amps
- 12 effects (including independent reverb, rivaling the quality of dedicated units)
- Three banks for each amp model, giving you a total of sixty-six preset programs
- 22 programs of song presets simulate the sounds of famous guitarists
Vox Valvetronix VT30 Guitar Combo Amplifier - 1x10 inch, 30 watts Overview
Vox Valvetronix VT30 Guitar Combo Amplifier boasts a sound quality that overpowers the competition! Achieving support from guitarists from all genres, the VT30 is the new breed of VOX amp fusing high-quality modeling with the acclaimed VOX Valve Reactor tube giving modeling new-found power and tone. The eagerly awaited VT series is packed with twenty-two amp models, from the latest high-gain types to long lost hard-to-find boutique and vintage amps. Complemented with a variety of modeled effects, the VT series combo amps reach-out to a wide variety of genres and various techniques used by performers worldwide. Don't forget about the Sixty-six preset programs that are provided, including twenty-two song programs simulating the guitar sounds of famous guitarists. Even beginners who aren't yet familiar with the manipulation of amplifier tone will enjoy intense guitar sound in minutes. The VT30 is a perfect entry-level unit that can stand up to any amp in its price range.
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