Since it's a special amp, I thought a special speaker was appropriate. Brian used vintage 1960 components in the build, including output transformer and tubes, etc. The early 1960's AC10 is the same circuit as the AC15, except neutered down to 10 watts instead of 15, and 10" speakers used instead of 12". Brian saw the listing, and said it's the same cone he had on the silverback he used with the 1965 JMI AC10 twin that inspired him to become an amp builder, and also said the "1777" cone some of the other silverbacks have are good for about 15 watts, while this cone is good for about 20 watts. $525USD, so about $200USD more than a Celestion blue or Scumback Scuminco - the other speakers I had been considering. An original Vox Celestion silver bell speaker from the 1960's is being shipped, and it still has its original "pulsonic" cone in very good shape. 5879 is different tube than EF-86, but similar in that its a higher gain tube and very touch sensitive.īrian is making me a cabinet for his AC10 head, using the same fawn Vox livery as the head. I love Gibson amps, have several, and especially love the 5879 preamp circuits in the GA40, and in the vibrato channel of GA20. That top-boost circuit was copied directly from Gibson's GA-77 Vanguard amp, including the mistake in that circuit. It was too microphonic in the higher powered AC30, however, so was designed out of that amp, then the top-boost circuit designed in. That's the tube Dick Denny loved, and used in all his early Vox amp design. The EF-86 vibrato (tremolo) channel is very touch sensitive, and I'm loving it. I couldn't be more pleased with this head, it sounds awesome through the original Chicago jensen C12R in my 1960 GA-20. I liked it so much, that when I saw a "3rd Rail amps" (Brian) JMI AC10 clone head for sale on Reverb, having just been reduced $400USD, I pounced on it, even though I hadn't been planning on buying another amp (and know its a different amp). This is my first Vox amp, and I love that "top boost" sound - it really gets that classic Vox tone at a reasonable volume. These are bright amps, so a creamback seems more appropriate for smoothing and warming the highs, and a little louder than the greenback. Like others here, I plan to upgrade some of the tubes, and get a creamback to improve the sound. The whole amp is kind of cheaply constructed, but it sounds great, what really matters. It has the stock speaker, which sounds great even though its a cheap. Sweetwater had them on sale for $389USD shipped, too good to pass on since I always craved the Vox tone. I got a new royal blue AC10C1 (also "rich blue" depending on when marketing was advertising), my favorite look with cream handle and vent, brown grill cloth and gold piping. Thinking about it, the 10" has a flatter cone, so maybe that has something to do with it (or maybe not?)? I had always thought it was the opposite - 10" being more directional than 12", but recently read I was misinformed. With the closed back cab speakers are more directional, but 10" less directional than 12". Local pickup is always welcome.Click to expand.If you lift them off the floor on a stand, they seem to get considerably louder, plus its closer to ear level that way. What is shown in the photos is the actual amp you will receive and is all that is included with the sale. Therefore, availability may be subject to a prior sale. This amp is also for sale locally and via other internet sites. Specially designed, high-quality reverb for subtle ambience or vast spaciousness.Simple but effective Gain, Bass, Treble, Reverb, and Master Volume controls.Custom 10" VX10 Creamback speaker made by Celestion.JJ tubes - EL84 power tubes 12AX7 preamp tubes. 10 Watt tube combo offering the classic VOX Top Boost tone.Equipped with reverb and a master volume, the AC10C1 is the perfect companion for the home, studio or stage. The AC10C1 can provide players with an easy way to enjoy the legendary VOX top boost sound. Long adored for his ability to achieve rich, articulate tube tone at very manageable volumes, the AC10 has become a highly coveted piece of VOX history since it's discontinuation in 1965. The AC10 was one of the first amplifiers to bear the VOX name and was available only for a short period of time in the early 1960s. More portable than the AC15 and more powerful than the AC4, the AC10C1 provides an array of classic VOX tones and comes equipped with studio-quality reverb and a master volume. This AC10C1 is a 10 watt tube amplifier that joins VOX's flagship lineup of tube amps, the Custom Series. Wow! What a great sounding L'il Vox! It has all the great Vox Top Boost sounds in a compact form. Removed only for photos and to test all functions.
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