Vox AC15 Custom - AC15C1

[ChrsGuit]

Thumbs up for Bad Finger's "no matter what" in the intro... an EPIC song that is quite obscure

[TheBishulama]

Wats the first song?

[laudypapa1]

for an extension cab, would an orange 1x12 work?

[musicislife5425]

@laudypapa1 yes as long as it is a 16 ohm cab

[juacopage]

wich one is better?? the AC15C1 or the AC15CC1??

[usojas1]

what telecaster model is that???

[greenday4u]

so in order to get a good distortion sound out of this, i have to put it at max volume, my neighbors are gonna love me

[spentydogs]

I never asks shit like this but what is that lick at 26 seconds to like 36 seconds amazing

[slaytallimaiden]

wich 15 watt tube amp is great for all kinds of metal

all tube please

price for about 300-600 euros

[joeyrotten101]

@slaytallimaiden get a peavey 5105 dude :)

[MarshallPlexiKiller]

Badfinger "No matter what" ;)

[ABoyInTheBush]

This video would be great if you weren't so fucking American

[YouGotWoodRolled]

@ABoyInTheBush random comment

[Bojangulz87]

5.34 CCR is that you?

[SpookyApparition]

If you want a clean sound with this amp loud enough to be heard over a drummer, crank the master channel, put the normal at about 10 or 11, and use a clean boost (i recommend the affordable and very solid boosta grande). if you want to also take advantage of the amp's overdrive, get a ABY box, run another cable into the top boost, crank that, and you've got switchable loud cleans/loud overdrive all coming from the AC15. might cost $130 or so, but it's a lot of versatility.

[TheFunnyzach]

@SpookyApparition Clean boosts are meant to push the tubes into overdrive.

[sokka06]

I wonder If I should get the new Vox AC15C2 or a AC30C2 for about 40€ more. I mostly play in my bedroom, but who knows, I might have gigs someday in the future. I would probably use it for cleans or low gain stuff.

Also, I already have a 2x12 cab with some Vintage 30s and I'm wondering could I use it with the Vox to play through all four speakers at the same time if I wanted?

[sohamorrohit]

@sokka06 Do NOT get the AC30C2. It's poorly built in comparison to the AC15C1. The AC15 is enough for gigs and you could always add an extension cab. If you REALLY want the 30 watts then get the AC30CC2. It's way better quality though it's more money.

[modalmood]

Andy is an encyclopedia of amazing tunes. @fuelfreak I too was blown away by that Buzzcocks' tune. Illustrates my point perfectly (probably been made countless times before!).

[fuelfreak108]

Buzzcocks in a demo? Sold.

[SgFromHell96]

what type of pickups has the les paul?

[rockonmady]

what song was that with the strat at 4:35? if it was a song that is.

[2dum2getsocialism]

Nice Demo

just got this amp today--WOOT-- not terribly expensive considering this will stay in any rig pretty much forever ($600 u.s.)

definitely a keeper- loud and clean but nice and stable; i'm scared to take master volume and channel volume all the way to 11 like the vid

i think this could easily handle most drummers, in a small setting, on its own

and one could always mic if necessary

[mnlala]

Yeah for a drummer its no problem i just perfect...

[NeedOfConspiracy]

Hi, Can this amp drown out a drummer ? Is this amp loud enough to play in a band ? thanks !

[FriendNotFoeBand]

nice buzzcocks!!!

[TheGoryl1]

What settings/pedals are you using at 0:30? it is like my dream overdrive right there.

[astrophysics123]

How do you adjust the gain on this amp?

[HearingLossProvider]

@astrophysics123 you set the volume control of the particular channel you're using to where you want it, and use the master to control the overall volume.

[izostone]

are you guys gonna demo the tony bruno??

[oldmanpinkerton]

What's the difference between the ac15c1 and the ac15vr?

[HearingLossProvider]

@oldmanpinkerton the vr is tube/solid state hybrid, where as the c1 is all tube

[HereMikeWas]

Hey PGS @Andy how long have you been playing for and it looks like you don't use a pick but your thumb?

[TheGreendayfan29]

Can this thing plug into cabinets?

[Sethummms]

Can this reach gigable volumes?

[youenjoy00myself]

Opening up with Badfinger, hell yeah!

[pridefighter93]

is this loud enough to jam with drums

[thejohnlaco]

@pridefighter93 Yes, very loud

[monkey789able]

I wish you guys would demo the ac-15 valve reactor in a shootout with the all tube version.

[bambismash]

BUZZCOCKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS­SSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

:D

[eyeofset]

Are you using any effects or is it guitar straight into the amp?

[aronchas]

im in doubt, should i get this or the night train 15 watts? similar tones on crunch sounds?

[dan1ark]

is this amp too big for just a home rehearsal amp?

[DanDeePee]

i do believe after watching hours of gear demos, that andy has heard and can play every song in existence.

[ealiagac]

Beautiful strat.

[monkey789able]

@ProGuitarShopDemos I wish you guys would demo one of the Valve Reactor amps.

[Yudansha92]

He just gained so much respect because he played that buzzcocks progression.

[firebolt70]

BRAIN MAY @ 0:06! <3

[beshba]

You guys always have the best reviews. Mainly because the guy reviewing it, isn't trying to be a douche by over showing intelligence and playing ability. Just keeps it all strictly relevant to the amp.

[TheMusicDude1997]

what would be good tubes to replace to chinese ones with ?

Does it make a big difference ?

[benc1891]

royer r121... jealous

[guitar4hireMETAL]

Can anyone review anything with tremolo and not play born on the bayou?

[maydecember513]

Is the AC30 really that much louder? over the internet one can find all kinds of things, many claim that a 15 watt tube amp just breaks up sooner than a 30 watt tube amp and they are pretty much just as loud.

[DavidRayT]

@maydecember513 I've heard that the 30 is a little louder, but it's mainly headroom differences. But since most AC30's have 2x12s, that would make it even more louder. So yeah. Watts + extra speaker will be a bit of a difference.

[mshuptar]

I've had this amp for about a month and it has seriously made me a better player. With a low watt tube amp, you can really learn how to ride the point of "breakup" as you play. My dynamics and the way that I hit notes with my pick hand have totally improved. 

[AXLROSE4LYF]

CCRRRRRRRR

[marcelcruzeiro]

Hello PGS Crew...

I own a Fender Telecaster and I like crunchy sounds, but with a good dose of TWANG. I've heard both Tiny Terror and AC15cc from your demos, and they have superb crunch. But, which one provides more muscular, midrangey twang from a tele? Cause I already have a Hor rod Deluxe, and since they are bass heavy amps, the twang isn't quite what I'd expected... Thanks a lot.

[GnarTown5]

how would this sound with a danelectro 56 plugged into it? Seems like it would be a good match, am i wrong?

[PERAGR0]

This Andy dude is a great player. Really tasteful. 

[frankibiris76r]

would i have to use an aby box for using both channels in a footswitchable manner?

[CharlesMcWin]

@frankibiris76r Correct

[Qoooba95]

on 4:40 is that am special?

[LiamAntThorpe]

I bought my amp a few months ago, and its great

[jeshurt1]

The AC15C1 demo sounds better than the AC15HW version?

[ToddeeTheTeleMan]

Hey PGS. would i need a overdrive or boost pedal to get this to do punk/alt. rock?? the hardest stuff i play is nirvana, foo fighters. thanks :)

[xPsuedo]

@wyssmaster

yup, the guys at pgs make awesome demos.

[pstrokeslibsarctic]

does ac15 give same quality of clean as ac30 does?

[TheStrangerInTheRye]

@pstrokeslibsarctic Probably but at lower volume. Less watts = distortion at lower volumes.

[SuperNaviator]

I'm a confused. Pro audio star sells this amp with the Nord electro 3 (a keyboard). But doesn't running keyboard audio paths through guitar Amps blow the speakers?

[wyssmaster]

also one thing i forgot to mention

in like 90% of amp demos i have watched the guy doing the demo says "AND NOW WE'RE GOING TO HEAR HOW GREAT THIS AMP SOUNDS CLEAN YEAH!" and i go "AWESOME LET'S HEAR IT CLEAN" and then he plays it at about 30% gain so it's pretty crunchy and i'm like "DUDE THAT'S NOT CLEAN" and he's like "DOESN'T THAT CLEAN SOUND SOUND GREAT" and i'm like "NO"

and then he actually GIVES me a clean tone when he's talking about the 'verb and trem systems

[pahblol]

@wyssmaster Made my day. Thanks for the hilarious comment my friend

[wyssmaster]

HOLY SHIT THAT'S BADFINGER

BADFINGER IS AWESOME

NICE CHOICE FOR THE FIRST SONG BROSEPH

[ChablesMan]

Is this puppy gigably loud?

[lifesglorydead]

@ChablesMan without a doubt yes. I just bought one and it's loud as frick.

[monkeyman2578]

Hey i got a question, im kinda of a bedroom rocker and i want to up grade from my crappy solid state as its not bringing out the true sound of my fender, i also have a case of insmoia and im really interrested in this amp, but im wondering if i can plug in my headphones so i dont wake up my family i've noctied this donst have a 3.5 jack so im wondering if there are any things that will let me plug in my headphone into this

[1990EAM]

does it take pedals well? i own a pod x3 live and wanna know if it'd take the distortions and effects well. thanks!

[chojinkid]

I really like the way this amp sounds in this video, too bad it doesn't have a loop effects, I guess chorus and delay will sound like shit when cranked up

[banicom44]

Hi !

I'd like to know if this 15W amp is loud enough to drown out drums ?

Thank you !!!! :)

[thechaircover]

I wish i bought this instead of VOX AC30VR :(

[wikusdr]

What Mic are you guys using on the video?

[austinbondify]

I don't care if this amp is less powerful. I'd rather have it than a HRDIII, Blackstar HT-40, or a Marshall MA. As long as its good for bars I'm fine. I can always plug into a PA when I play at church or bigger gigs.

[CapnKirksNipples]

is it loud enough to play over a drummer

[teokohn]

loud enough to gig?

[xxxxjsmith1710]

Hey PGS, what OD pedals should I look into buying to feed this monster?

[ProGuitarShopDemos]

@xxxxjsmith1710 - This amp has an excellent drive of its own, so you might just try a nice clean boost or treble boost pedal. We have been using the Durham Sex Drive in our videos for years and recommend it highly, but there are plenty of other great ones out there. We have videos for many of them in our website's video catalog. Thanks!

-PGS

[manontheroad]

@xxxxjsmith1710 mxr wylde overdrive...wont add to much to the sound but it will give it a lil boost and helps with sustain and harmonix.

[Shazeen82]

@xxxxjsmith1710 Try to use Kasleder dirty Little Thing! Or Ibanez Tube Screamer.

[TheTominator45]

@xxxxjsmith1710 The Tube Screamer, Boss Blues Driver, and Fulltone OCD are all great OD pedals

[MrDeepfriedpizza]

@xxxxjsmith1710 I use a sparkle drive and an OCD. I LOVE them.

[Canuck1337]

BADFINGER - NO MATTER WHAT!! YESS !!!

[TheLedAngel]

Hello everyone.I've seen different VOX amplifiers and I have a little doubt between VOX AC15C1 and AC-30 VR.Could please tell me why AC15C1 is more expensive than AC-30 VR despite the first one has only 15 watts? Thank you very much.

[evh1eddie1rocks]

@TheLedAngel the vox ac30 VR is only part tube, like the valvetronix series.

[StratBanez101]

hey proguitarshop, I thought that stand was only for any vox that is 2x12

[roockieguitargod]

I'm going o play in a bar and i'm looking for an amp that is loud enough. But with considerable great tone. Can i get it with an AC 15?

[guitarsteve6190]

i will buy it, for the rockin out in the rec room application.

[skimptor]

Do I have to have this amp very loud in order for it to sound good? Is is suitable for playing in an apartment?

[Haloplayer20]

@skimptor It's not good for apartment practice at all. I just picked one up today, and you've got to turn up the volume for some good gain. If you still want to get it for an apartment, I strongly recommend a distortion or gain pedal.

[MrBigmuffer]

will this amp be any good in a medium-sized gig with the amplification of a mic and a cabinet?? i cant afford an AC30, that's why i'm asking...

[StringBender567]

What's the whole difference between the AC30 and the AC15 besides thirty watts?

I is confused!

[Haloplayer20]

@StringBender567 the ac15 is 15 watts, the ac30 is 30 watts. The ac15 has one speaker, and the ac30 has two. also the ac30 is heavier by about 24 pounds

[mshuptar]

The photo @ 1:57 is hilarious

[jesuisunearme]

How loud is this amp comparing it with a Hot Rod Deluxe ?

[13mwolfe]

Is that an Eric Carmen song in the beginning?

[ElectronRomance]

The best amp in the price range!

I wonder how mine would sound with a Blue Dog and new set of tubes... :p

[robibm2003]

This amp is great value for money. I mean, $599 for all tubes with that kind of overall sound quality and nice trem and reverb effects? Hard to beat for sure!

The Hughes and Kettner Statesman at $300 more has much more sparkly cleans and more headroom (40-60 watts), but not the crunch of this baby. Vox is totally on to a winner here.

[eatmyorangemarmalade]

this is a lot better than the earlier ac15 demo.

[TheRidiculousSublime]

great demo. loved the buzzcocks tune! :)

[bluesBro18]

best amp i ever played

[CCRockit]

gotta love that chimey vox sound.

[000MidnightSun]

AC15 has a 12 inch speaker? that is confusing

[bugjr]

@000MidnightSun Why is it confusing?

[smilmedstil]

This might be what i am looking for.

Does this amp take pedals well? wah wah for example? and is it suiteable for normal bedroom practice and that kind of stuff? :-)

[xxObscuraxx]

How does this baby handle pedals? (fuzz, gain, distortion, w/e)

[MrTimothyWatts]

I'm selling my Xbox for this baby

[ProGuitarShopDemos]

@MrTimothyWatts - It's comments like yours that restore our faith in humanity. If even one man sells his Xbox to buy a guitar amp, then we consider our mission accomplished. Godspeed to you, sir!

-PGS Video Crew

[jfrizzlle]

@ProGuitarShopDemos made my day pgs I love you

[xMPxmcisaac52]

@MrTimothyWatts haha i did the same ! well worth getting outa video games and getting into music!

[frettedfeedback]

@MrTimothyWatts I never even thought of this... how much can you sell and Xbox 360 for?

[RealRock993]

@MrTimothyWatts xboxs are shit anyway lol

[xPORTERLOOx]

@MrTimothyWatts Josh was lying, he's not selling his Xbox at all!

[MrTimothyWatts]

@xPORTERLOOx Shut up fool

[xPORTERLOOx]

@MrTimothyWatts Sorry lad <3

[jesuisunearme]

i really like the way you do your reviews, they are really helpfull :D i just want to know, is this amp loud enough for rehearsal and sound over drums ? i have played with an AC30 and yes, the volume you get from that amplifier it's insane ! I have a Bugera V22 and i really like the tone and the way it works, but i really preffer the vox "pop" sound better :) Thanks.

[legendofzelda101]

Does it come with a footswitch?

[muymalmoon]

@legendofzelda101 Its extra. $40.

[Haloplayer20]

@muymalmoon others can be bought cheaper

[westpsmity]

HA! the rec room...

[lsdman14]

IS ANDY USING A REGULAR 52 RI TELE?

[fguka]

i have a fender hot rod deluxe but i honestly think vox is the best for both clean and distorted tones. i wish i had enough money for a nice ac30. that'd be awesome

[nairblink]

can you get that same cranked overdrive out of the ac30 c2, i am more interrested in the roar then the clean. i have the opportunity of getting a ac30 c2 for about the same price as the ac15

[ProGuitarShopDemos]

@nairblink - Yes, the tone will be very similar. The AC30 will be noticeably louder at the same "roar" level however, due to the higher wattage and extra speaker. Thanks!

-PGS

[nairblink]

@ProGuitarShopDemos but i mean you wont get it at reasonnable volume you have to crank it all the way?

[ProGuitarShopDemos]

@nairblink - Depends on what you mean by "reasonable"....The Master Volume should offer you some flexibility, but in general the AC30 is a pretty loud amplifier. You need to turn it up to get the tonez. It's not a good choice for a bedroom practice amp.

-PGS

[nairblink]

@ProGuitarShopDemos full volume or 'cranked' will the ac 15 be loud enough for shows?

[adam10603]

Do you equalize (or anything) the clips that you record of the amps with that mic ?

[ProGuitarShopDemos]

@adam10603 - Nope. No EQ on the videos. If you take your time with guitar / amp setup and mic placement you shouldn't need equalization. We did a Scoop video on our recording process if you want to know more about it. Thanks!

-PGS

[Abs9106]

honestly this guys voice could put you to sleep lol.

[jedaxel]

is the overall sounding of this amp almost or similar to the VOX AC15CC1?

[MrFenderbender97]

do you think this amp would work with an ibanez rg. Im lookin round for a new amp but i like my guitar. My rg has passive pickups and isn't a total metal machine. 

[jon109kick]

Whats the difference between c1 and c2... which is better?

[holyshiteater]

I'm looking around for a nice combo that's portable and loud enough to take to the pub for gigs with the band without having to take the car :P

This seems to make all the right noises but is it loud enough for pubgigs?

We're a 4 piece band with just drums, bass and 1 guitarplayer, we play alternative rock mixed with punk... but with an indie flavour to it, so nothing to heavy gain-wise.

[NintendoSinceBirth1]

@holyshiteater 15 watts is definatly loud enough for a pub, id go with the vox ac15, the fender blues jr which is also 15 watts, or the fender deluxe reverb which is 20 but its more expensive

[themanchild27]

I REALLY WANT THIS but i have 0 knowledge on how to care for it so should i wait to i do know or learn as i go?

[NintendoSinceBirth1]

@themanchild27 its not hard to learn to care for it just learn as you go

[xxPunKxxForeveRxx]

hey what pick ups are on the les paul?

[ozgonc]

Wow, you really nailed that 'Born on the Bayou' tone...

love all your demos and the fact that PGS does international shipping. Cheers!

[holyshiteater]

God I gotta stop watching Andy's demo's.. I'm saving up for a serious guitar wich I'm pretty sure I've found. But I'm thinking about getting rid of my Fender tube head and cab that's been collecting dust ever since we moved into a new rehearsel space with the band. I wanna replace the Fender with a nice not to heavy heavy tube combo to take to rehearsels and small gigs.... I love AC30's but is this (backfriendly) AC15 loud enough for a punk/indie rock band situation?

[trojanadm1980]

Hey Andy great demo on this amp.Quick question mate - What's the amp volume setting like usually on these demos? Do you usually set the guitar volume full on to 10? or where do you leave the guitar volume knob on most of the time? Cheers!

[HearingLossProvider]

Andy, you could take a crappy Hondo guitar and plug it into a little Gorilla amp with an 8" speaker and it'd still sound awesome! You rock, and I love watching your rviews! \m/

[csomeara]

FiveironFlores & Varone6t9; I have one & I too cannot achieve the sounds shown in this demo without cranking it; I'm sure he's not using an attenuator on this vid, or he would have mentioned it; I'm sure the humbuckers he's using (I have a Tele) gives him a bit more push; I have a Marshall Class 5 that "wouldn't quite do it" either, but totally kicks as* with either a JMP-1 rack preamp driving it, or my Digitech RP80 pedal that I bought at Salvation Army for $2.95; Try something like that...

[int3rgalactic]

This demo made me want this amp so much!

[orkuncolakk]

one quick question please answer before i kill myself out wonder, what was the name of the song that you play with tremolo at 5.30. was it zeppelin? Thank you.

[thezombiebrew]

@orkuncolakk Yeah it's Zeppelin, What is and what should never be

[AwesomeSauce64]

How big is it in size compared to a marshall class 5

[FiveironFlores]

Great amp, great demo and great playing. I purchased this amp based on this video and several in-store play-throughs and it's become apparent to me that in order to achieve these killer-tones as displayed you have to CRANK IT. I play a pretty large loud-stage event every week and I can't imagine blasting it at these volumes (Master rolled all the way back and the Normal/Top-Boost rolled the same). Any suggestions of achieving the same result with less volume?

[ProGuitarShopDemos]

@FiveironFlores - Awww come on, it's not THAT loud! Just turn it up. Seriously though, that's the only way to get a tube amp to sound like it should...turn it up and get those power tubes working. You might consider looking into some sort of an attenuator. Weber makes a number of fine models that go between power amp and speaker, allowing you to get some tube saturation at lower volumes. They're not a perfect solution, but in general they work pretty well. Hope that helps. Thanks!

-PGS Crew

[Theonlymoog]

@ProGuitarShopDemos WHOAAAA!!!! Tell you what I did for my C1 (which I bought because of this video, too): got me an Eminence Reign Maker. Has a built in mechanical attenuator, and goes from sensitivity 91.5 dBa to 100 dBa. I now crank everything to FULL ON ROCK and it sings out at bedroom levels. TOTALLY worth it!!!!

[Abs9106]

@ProGuitarShopDemos Ok, so when my flatmates come to complain about the noise I'll bust them over the head with the guitar and tell them Andy told me to do it :)

[jon109kick]

@FiveironFlores Well an attenuator would allow you to crank the amp without being load if that makes any sense. you can find demos of attenuators on this website... they can be a little pricy but if you want the sweet tones without the volume check it out

[thezombiebrew]

@jon109kick You'd have to have this hooked up to an extension cab in order to use an attenuator as there is no fx loop

[TonesOfRock]

awesome tone!

[suroj]

I'm getting mine tomorrow

[Acronso]

@suroj so how is the amp?

[PoisonHamster]

does this have a headphone jack?

[laudypapa1]

@PoisonHamster nope

[jamiemlawson]

so this is a reissue right? is it as good as the original in tone? any videos on here showing an original?

[fuzzymuffPI]

hey andy i was wondering- how much clean headroom does the ac15 have. is it enough for gigs with a drummer, or should i go for the 30

[countstoneula]

What Kind of mic is that?

[sleepparade]

@countstoneula - I'm pretty sure that's a Royer R-121 Ribbon Microphone. Hope that helps you out.

[ShimmyPilates]

Bought it, love it.

[hobosunited247]

2:12 to 2:19 im putting that in my next song!

[dudeitsdavid]

how come you guys like never demo with strats?

[ByOurOwnFear]

hi andy, would an alnico speaker fit in this amp? or is the magnet too big. thanks

[hobosunited247]

@ByOurOwnFear I'm pretty sure it would.

[SpookyApparition]

this demo convinced me to buy the amp, but i can't get a good tone out of the top boost channel to save my life. individual notes sound great but full chords are muddy and the low E string just falls apart. maybe it's just my guitar, but i doubt it. anyone else have trouble with the top boost?

[mongoose979]

CCR !!!!!  WHOOOOOOOOOOOOPPP!!!

[dokkholiday]

Just purchased this amp today cant wait til it gets here ...I bought it because of this demo thanks Andy .your demos rock and you are one hell of a guitar player .

[scantinplax]

"Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)" by The Buzzcocks, written by Pete Shelley. Great song, Andy plays the intro (based on an E major chords) a few seconds before the chord riff comes in. Great demos, but I'm afraid Andy would sound great throught the crappiest amp in the universe... such a smart player.