New VOX AC4HW1 and Celestion Blue in progress...

[Gretsch&Vox]

Would you believe the salesman for the VOX was named Jay, and the salesman for the speaker (different company) is also named Jay? That's three Jays, including me, involved this process, so it must be a good omen?

Hopefully, both should arrive within a week.

 

[Gretsch&Vox]

I guess I am celebrating alone.

 

[SixStringFlannel]

Well Jay, my first initial is J... pronounced "Jay" so I'll rejoice with you. Post some sound clips and thoughts once you get it all installed. I have the greenback in mine still, but I've contemplated the blue on many occasion.

 

[Gretsch&Vox]

Thanks, J./Jay. Always nice to know another Jay and a VOX AC4HW1user.

I had the AC15HW1 and retrofitted a Celestion Blue (CB). It's a mighty 15 watts, especially for an apartment and to lug to a jam session. If the Greenback works for you, that's great, but if you have the budget, Avatar speakers sells the CB for a very low price. I need the CB to get the early Beatle/classic VOX sounds.

 

[alamere]

I'm curious too... let's hear that baby!!

 

[AndyC.]

Sweet! If you can get some clips in stereo with the AC4c1-12 version too, that would be double awesome.

Congratulations. Such a nice looking amp.

 

[Gretsch&Vox]

Thanks, Andy but I don't have an AC4C1-12. I used to have a VOX AC4C1-BL.

 

[vlammie]

Keep in mind a blue needs some time to break in.

 

[Gretsch&Vox]

Yes, I have owned many Celestion Blues over the decades.

 

[Coldacre]

Would you believe the salesman for the VOX was named Jay, and the salesman for the speaker (different company) is also named Jay? That's three Jays, including me, involved this process, so it must be a good omen?

and what's the first letter of my (real) name???




nice work. lots of photo's / demo's please!!

 

[Gretsch&Vox]

Thanks, J. for James.

Demo's please!!? It was a demo unit. How did you know? It was a great deal (about $679 USD + shipping).

 

[Coldacre]

that's a bargain! they cost about $900 over here (and that's with the Greenback)

 

[Gretsch&Vox]

They are typically $800 here. Doesn't seem fair to pay $100 more in Australia?

(The Celestion Blue that I am retrofitting is about $235. I plan on selling the Greenback).

 

[Coldacre]

They are typically $800 here. Doesn't seem fair to pay $100 more in Australia?

its never fair, but we've been paying twice as much for guitar stuff since the dawn of time.

check it out

 

[Bluesful]

its never fair, but we've been paying twice as much for guitar stuff since the dawn of time.

check it out

I hear you mate. To the OP let's hear/see it when you get it!

 

[FreeBlues]

My (used) Celestion Blue arrived yesterday, will get installed into my AC4HW1 either today or tomorrow. Report to follow...

 

[Gretsch&Vox]

Sounds good. I think that you will like, or love, what you hear. To me, a VOX isn't a VOX without a Celestion Blue.

 

[Gretsch&Vox]

An interesting review of the VOX AC4HW1 by Music Radar.

 

[pepperco]

I have a new AC4HW and I will be getting a blue eventually. I like the amp now, but why not upgrade I will be interested to get the reviews on the Blue vs Greenback.

 

[Gretsch&Vox]

Good for you!

There was a time before the Blue was reissued (pre-1993), that the closest thing available was the Celestion Vintage 30. Since then, I won't settle for anything other than a Blue or Gold.