Charlotte, NC, United States
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Vox AC15C1X w/ Alnico blue speaker (original owner)A great combo in MINT condition! The AC15C1X is a solid platform, and the Alnico Blue is really where that amp finds its voice. AC15C1X is the "Custom" variant with the Celestion Alnico Blue (15W, 12"), which is the speaker Vox used in the original AC15s and AC30s from the late '50s and early '60s. It's a significant upgrade over the Greenback or G12M that ships in the standard AC15C1.The Alnico Blue's character:Smooth, compressed breakup with a glassy, chiming top end — perfect for the EF86/Top Boost voicingWarm mids without being muddy; responds beautifully to pick attack dynamicsThe alnico magnet gives it a softer, more "giving" feel compared to ceramic speakers, less aggressive, more musicalBreakups happens early and gradually, which pairs well with the AC15's own natural overdriveThe amp's sweet spots:Top Boost channel — where most people live; the Treble and Bass controls interact, so backing off treble and pushing bass can get you that warm, jangly chimeNormal channel — darker and more compressed, excellent for clean rhythm workThe Tone Cut knob — works as a low-pass filter on the power amp, not a standard tone control; rolling it back tames harshness and adds warmthPower stage runs EL84s, which pushes the natural compression and blooms the Blue for what it’s known for.Very nice aftermarket cover from Custom Amp Covers included in the sale.Original hang tag and paperwork included
Pricezł3,148.38
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