{"product_id":"vox-ac15-c1-custom-15-watt-electric-guitar-amp","title":"VOX AC15C1 Custom 15W Valve Guitar Amplifier","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVOX AC15C1 Custom\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 15-watt all-valve guitar combo built around one of the most recognisable British amplifier sounds ever created. With a pair of EL84 power valves driving a \u003cstrong\u003e12\" Celestion G12M Greenback\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers everything from clear, chiming cleans to harmonically rich valve overdrive with plenty of character and response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate \u003cstrong\u003eNormal and Top Boost channels\u003c\/strong\u003e, onboard spring reverb and classic VOX tremolo make the AC15C1 a versatile choice for home, studio, rehearsal and live use. Individual channel volumes work alongside the Master Volume, allowing players to push the preamp harder while retaining useful control over overall output level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the VOX AC15C1 Custom Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AC15 has been part of the VOX story since 1958, and the AC15C1 carries that heritage into a practical modern combo. Its Top Boost channel provides the bright articulation and expressive upper-mid response strongly associated with VOX, while the Normal channel offers a simpler, direct tonal path. The Master Tone Cut gives further control over the amplifier's overall high-frequency character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuine \u003cstrong\u003eCelestion G12M Greenback\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the AC15C1 a warm, responsive speaker voice that works particularly well as the amplifier begins to break up. Add spring reverb, valve-driven character and adjustable tremolo, and the result is a compact amplifier capable of covering sparkling cleans, edge-of-breakup rhythm sounds and classic British overdrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VOX AC15C1 is an excellent choice for guitarists who value dynamic response, distinctive British tone and the natural feel of a valve amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly well suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndie and alternative guitarists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic rock and blues players\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePop and Brit-rock styles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who favour clean and edge-of-breakup sounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePedal users looking for a characterful valve platform\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecording and home-studio applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRehearsals and smaller live performances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitarists looking for classic VOX tone in a more manageable format than an AC30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVOX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC15C1 Custom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValve Guitar Combo Amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 Watts RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNormal \u0026amp; 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The extension output allows an additional suitable cabinet to operate alongside the internal speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 602 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 265 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 456 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VOX AC15C1 is a mains-powered valve guitar amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the VOX AC15C1 a valve amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The AC15C1 is an all-valve amplifier using \u003cstrong\u003ethree 12AX7\/ECC83 preamp valves and two EL84 power valves\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it the compression, harmonic response and playing dynamics associated with traditional valve amplification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat speaker does the AC15C1 use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard AC15C1 is fitted with a single \u003cstrong\u003e12\" Celestion G12M Greenback\u003c\/strong\u003e speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow loud is a 15-watt valve amp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AC15C1 can produce substantial volume and is capable of rehearsal and live use in many settings. Valve amplifier wattage should not be compared directly with the perceived volume of many small solid-state practice amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the VOX AC15C1 produce overdrive without a pedal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Increasing the relevant channel volume while balancing it against the Master Volume allows the amplifier to move from cleaner tones into natural valve overdrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the Normal and Top Boost channels?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Normal channel offers a simpler signal path with its own Volume control. The Top Boost channel adds independent Treble and Bass controls, providing greater tonal shaping and the bright, articulate character strongly associated with classic VOX amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the AC15C1 have built-in reverb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The AC15C1 includes \u003cstrong\u003espring reverb\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing ambience to be added without an external reverb pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have built-in tremolo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Classic VOX tremolo is built in, with independent \u003cstrong\u003eSpeed and Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the AC15C1 good with effects pedals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its clean and edge-of-breakup sounds make it a strong platform for overdrive, boost, fuzz, delay, modulation and other effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the VOX AC15C1 have an effects loop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The standard AC15C1 does not feature a dedicated send-and-return effects loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect an external speaker cabinet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The amplifier provides both external and extension speaker connections for use with suitable cabinets. Correct impedance matching should always be observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a footswitch included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A compatible VOX footswitch is an optional accessory and is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the AC15C1 suitable for home recording?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its responsive valve circuit, built-in effects and distinctive speaker character make it an excellent recording amplifier. 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