Interested in a Vox AC30 type amp...

[JeffreyC]

What do you guys recommend? Kingsley? Hayseed? or Vox? any others?
Any of these take pedals better?

Also, who has clips of these they can share? I found that big Hayseed vs Vox thread, but many of the clips are no longer there.

Thanks!

[michael.e]

Psst......

Xits..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzCk_...e=channel_page

There are a couple for sale in the emporium right now...

[goldtrek]

I'd put Gabriel and XITS amps at the top of the list. Check out their websites for tone samples. gabtone.com and xits-sound.com. Awesome awesome amps and super cool builders.

[stonedtone]

Hayseed, hands down. Hand built P2P, not some assembly line POS Chinese Vox

[Uncle Pat]

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=183329438

Here's a live recording of a P90 Les Paul driving a Hayseed 30 2x10 combo.....click on "Cold Cold Feeling" (and kindly ignore my bad singin')

[Vaachek]

My Bad Cat Hot Cat 15 does the Vox thing REALLY well on the clean channel, and takes pedals very well also, and it may be available

[e-z]

I'd seek out a JMJ-30 if you want great Vox sounds. On the other hand, many people feel the AC30CC sounds great for not much dough.

[OrangeAD30TC]

That Xits sounds great...never had one or even played it so I should comment other than to say I want to find one and play it real bad. I like the Gabriel stuff but I am not sure if I like the blue/green mix as much as say a blue/g12h30 mix. But the option of two footswitchable gain settings is brilliant. Just a preference. I went with the Hayseed because I heard good thing, the price was right, and I could get a red amp which I always wanted. You have alot of choices here it would be hard to make a bad choice.

[guitarman_1]

I tell you guys what. I have a 61 and a 65 ac30 + 3, 95 limited edition ac30's.My best sounding ac 30 is the chinese made one with alnico blues. It outchimes, and has a lot more tonal options than the vintage ones. It also is th quietest by far.The early ones got a bad rap. The latest versions are incredible,and this comes from an AC30 lover/ Mind you, my 61 and 65 aint no slouches, and the 61 rocks the hardest, but thruth be told. I would rather play the chinese as it sounds everybit as good as my old ones,and better in some instances.I guess my point is. If you want a Vox, buy a Vox The boutiques are killer, ive had them all, but none sound like a true vintage Vox like the newer vox amps.

[JeffreyC]

Thanks for all the great responses guys, I'll check these out!

[rydia is hot]

Originally Posted by stonedtone

Hayseed, hands down. Hand built P2P, not some assembly line POS Chinese Vox

not trying to stir the pot, but honest question: what experience do you have with the custom classics?

[sixstring531]

Originally Posted by stonedtone

Hayseed, hands down. Hand built P2P, not some assembly line POS Chinese Vox

I just sold a VoxAC30cc2 and I would say its anything but a POS.

[RickNew]

I have a Kingsley deluxe, great amp but not real Voxy to my ears.
My Vox Ac30cc1 with a celestion gold is nice, but my AC15tv1 with a blue is one of the best Vox tones i've ever heard.
If you've never played a Vox don't discount the AC15 until you know it is not loud enough for your situation.

[welcometoashley]

Originally Posted by guitarman_1

I tell you guys what. I have a 61 and a 65 ac30 + 3, 95 limited edition ac30's.My best sounding ac 30 is the chinese made one with alnico blues. It outchimes, and has a lot more tonal options than the vintage ones. It also is th quietest by far.The early ones got a bad rap. The latest versions are incredible,and this comes from an AC30 lover/ Mind you, my 61 and 65 aint no slouches, and the 61 rocks the hardest, but thruth be told. I would rather play the chinese as it sounds everybit as good as yold ones,and better in some instances.I guess my point is. If you want a Vox, buy a Vox The boutiques are killer, ive had them all, but none sound like a true vintage Vox like the newer vox amps.

+1. i've played a decent handful of Vox clones and nothing sounds exactly like a vox w/ blues regardless of where it's made. i've played some of the chinese-made ones and some were dogs and some sounded just awesome. maybe there's a lack of consistency with the import ones but i've certainly played some that sounded really good.

[JeffreyC]

If you've never played a Vox don't discount the AC15 until you know it is not loud enough for your situation.

I've considered looking at the 15. It may be loud enough for me, but I do need some loud cleans as I often use pedals for dirt.