First introduced in 1958, the AC15 combo has been the amp of choice for countless guitar players throughout the world. Drawing on more than 50 years of amp-building expertise, the AC15C1 Custom Series offers maximum tonal dexterity.
An Evolution in Tone
VOX Custom Series amps offer two channels: Normal and Top-Boost. Each channel is equipped with its own Volume control, and the Top Boost channel offers highly interactive Treble and Bass tone controls. This powerful channel pairing provides an abundance of tone-crafting control, letting you dial in a classic sound that is all your own.
Both channels rely on the Tone Cut and Volume controls in the Master section. The Tone Cut control operates in the power stage rather than the preamp stage, allowing an additional degree of tone-shaping. The Master Volume control works in conjunction with the individual volumes of each channel to create just the right degree of gain-staging. By balancing the individual and Master volumes, the Custom Series can deliver everything from a clean VOX "chimey" sound to a powerful overdriven tone.
Sound in Motion
You can sweeten the sound of your Custom Series amplifier using the VOX Classic Tremolo effect. Both the speed and the depth are adjustable, allowing you to generate just the sound you want. A warm Spring Reverb is also included on all Custom Series amps, adding spaciousness to the sound. All Custom Series amps can use the VOX VFS2 footswitch, allowing you to turn the Reverb and Tremolo effects on and off as you continue to play.
Power Sharing
The AC15C1 combo utilizes 3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes and a pair of EL84 tubes to power a single 12" Celestion speaker. You have the option to select either the AC15C1 with a Celestion G12M Greenback speaker or the AC15C1X equipped with a Celestion Alinco Blue speaker. All Custom Series models provide a switchable 8/16 ohm output jack, allowing you to power an external speaker cabinet when you need to speak with more authority, which will mute the internal speakers. Furthermore, a second extension speaker jack enables you to connect an additional 16 ohm cabinet along with the internal speakers for a fuller sound.
VOX AC15C1 / AC15C1X Custom Specifications
Dimensions (W x D x H): 602 x 265 x 456 mm / 23.70 x 10.43 x 17.95 inches Weight: 22 kg / 48.50 lbs. Output Power: 15 Watts RMS into 16 Ohms Speaker: 1 x 12" 16 ohm Celestion G12M Greenback Inputs: Normal input jack, Top Boost input jack, Footswitch jack Outputs: External loudspeaker jack, Extension loudspeaker jack Options: VFS2A Footswitch