Vox AC30cc

[dogueboy]

I have some equipment up for sale and I was offered a trade on a Vox AC30cc It is a 2X12 combo Vox AC30CC new tubes and wharfedale speakers. My question would be how do they sound and what is there Value. I play mainly 80's METAL. Are these a good amp? Right now I am playing through a Marshall AVT 150.

Thanks
Dogue

[markD]

hmmmm, i like the sound of a vox for harder rock. throw a pedal in front it should be okay. BUT, it should use EL84 power tubes which have a very unique "distortion" characteristic. plus, the vox runs in class A - not sure if it is pentode or triode, though. it WILL break up quicker and have a totally different overdrive to it than a marshal, mesa or any other typical "metal" amp.

[jtr]

It's better than your SS Marshall.

[ken361]

i think the ac30 is like 1,200 bucks. It has a great clean sound that everbody likes, But not a metal amp so you need a pedal or a vox tone lab and will crank!

[jgcable]

The VOX is a fantastic amp. Throw the correct pedal in front of it and you can pretty much get any sound you want. Stock out of the box its a good straight up rock amp.. not metal... rock. Especially British rock.

[dogueboy]

So what pedal would you throw in front of it to get that Metal sound. I play alot of Megadeth, Ozzy, and Anthrax. Also lots of Hair Metal stuff. What about the wharfedale speakers. Are they good quality?
Thanks Dogue

[DonP]

When I think of a Vox AC30, I think of Brian May and Queen, the Beetles, etc. Great tone, but not what you are looking for.

Judging by what you play, I think a Marshall is what you should look for.

[dogueboy]

Thanks for your opinions it is always appriciated.

[jgcable]

Throw an Ubermetal pedal in front of it and you are all set.