I got a chance to play both amps, but not at the same time. I couldn't stand the distortion channel on the Peavey so it's out. The AC15CC sound pretty good, but I was in a room full of bangers and couldn't check it out that well. Anyhow, it's now the AC15CC Vs. Palomino V32??
Thanks for all the recommendations so far. Any others for a good combo tube amp for home use?
Lol. I was just about to post something to the same effect. Winfield Cyclone: great, hand-built amp based on Vox AC-15. The one for sale in the emporium is a steal. And I have zero affiliation with the seller.There's a Winfield Cyclone in the Emporium at a very good price. No affiliation with the seller, but if I was in your situation that's what I'd do
+1You must try the brand new Vox Night Train head. I have owned, repaired and modded Peavey classic 30s. They can be made to sound great with mods and a differenct speaker. However, they are very fragile and hard to work on and the circuit board is ****.
The Night Train has a myriad of sounds. I won't attempt comparisons except that there is a killer Marshall 18 watt on steriods setting. It supposedly does the Vox thing too (which you would expect). I got stuck on that Marshall setting and did not play with the other ones much! It has a very good master volume that actually does what you expect - preserve the tone at lower volume.
I got a peak inside of one of these just yesterday. I build my own amps and can tell you the Night Train is the most well designed, and constructed production amp I have been into in a while. It has bigger transformers than most 18 watt amps (The Vox is a loud 15 watts). The chassis and metal shroud is solid. In short, Vox did this amp right and it is built like a tank. It is easy to work on for a printed circuit board design and has really beefy mechanical parts (connectors, switches, pots, etc) It is worth more than its $499 price tag. I tried it with a THD cab with dual Hellatone (Celestion G12H30) speakers. Not sure if they make it in a combo version, but if not, they should. I would like to see a 30-36 watt version of this amp.
If I was dependent on building amps for a living, I would be worried. This amp has the caviar tone for a sardine budget. Someone else will need to review this amp as to whether it has the Vox classic sounds. The friend who loaned me this amp says it does. He had an AC-30 for years and bought this to replace it.
I've looked hard at these, but from what I can tell they only come in the head version. I really want a combo, but...You must try the brand new Vox Night Train head. I have owned, repaired and modded Peavey classic 30s. They can be made to sound great with mods and a differenct speaker. However, they are very fragile and hard to work on and the circuit board is ****.
The Night Train has a myriad of sounds. I won't attempt comparisons except that there is a killer Marshall 18 watt on steriods setting. It supposedly does the Vox thing too (which you would expect). I got stuck on that Marshall setting and did not play with the other ones much! It has a very good master volume that actually does what you expect - preserve the tone at lower volume.
I got a peak inside of one of these just yesterday. I build my own amps and can tell you the Night Train is the most well designed, and constructed production amp I have been into in a while. It has bigger transformers than most 18 watt amps (The Vox is a loud 15 watts). The chassis and metal shroud is solid. In short, Vox did this amp right and it is built like a tank. It is easy to work on for a printed circuit board design and has really beefy mechanical parts (connectors, switches, pots, etc) It is worth more than its $499 price tag. I tried it with a THD cab with dual Hellatone (Celestion G12H30) speakers. Not sure if they make it in a combo version, but if not, they should. I would like to see a 30-36 watt version of this amp.
If I was dependent on building amps for a living, I would be worried. This amp has the caviar tone for a sardine budget. Someone else will need to review this amp as to whether it has the Vox classic sounds. The friend who loaned me this amp says it does. He had an AC-30 for years and bought this to replace it.
I saw that one and it does look interesting, but it's not a combo. I'm still considering it though. Thanks for the lead.There's a Winfield Cyclone in the Emporium at a very good price. No affiliation with the seller, but if I was in your situation that's what I'd do
It is a head only (at this time).I've looked hard at these, but from what I can tell they only come in the head version. I really want a combo, but...
I need to do some research to see if they made a cab to match the amp. A single 12 or 2 X 10 would work for my needs.
Hmm? BTW, while still on Vox, how about the little 4 watter combo they have out? Anyone try it? I bought the little hand wired Marshall GA-5 some time back and really like it, but it only had an 8" speaker and I wanted more bass. This one has a 10??
I always use a reverb. I was using it when I tried it out at the GC and didn't think it was that bad, but it was busy that day and had to tell.You're going to want to change out that reverb tank right quick if it something that you use alot.
Oh yes! I'd love to have the John Lennon. Only one thing standing in the way; money.I want to try the AC4 as well. I had serious GAS for an AC15 hand wired, but I picked up a Tech 21 Character Series Liverpool pedal, and I can get the vintage Vox tones with the jangle and chime I want. AC15 GAS has lessened considerably.
Be great to hear your experience with the AC15CC1 after you have a chance to get to know it.
You mentioned the Elitist Casino. FWIW, I have the Epiphone Casino John Lennon 1965. If you have a chance, you may want to investigate these. I considered the Elitist Casino, but the Lennon is about as close as you can get to a vintage reissue of the original '65 Casino, and I think it was worth it.