Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
While I’m in the process of modding / rebuilding some Vox amps, I thought I might try the original Vox AC-4 from 1962, or at least a simplified version of it. Here’s a link to the full vintage Vox AC-4 schematic and amp details. Apart from the simplicity, I want to try something with an EF86 … Read more
This is the original Vox AC-4, not much like the current line-up at all, apart from the low wattage. Volume Tone, on/off Speed Foot switch for trem (vibrato) – no depth control 8″ 3ohm speaker made by Elac ~3.5 watts RMS EF86 preamp pentode EL84 power pentode EZ80 rectifier ECC81 for trem VINTAGE VOX AC-4 … Read more
Before I completely rip this Vox AC4 apart and rebuild the amp on tagboard, I thought I’d try swapping the output transformer (OT), just to see if it made any difference to the sound of the amp, as I’ve read conflicting views online. Cutting a very long post short – yes it did make a difference, … Read more
Yes, this is super nerdy and I may be the only person that will ever find it useful – I combined the specs from the Hammond 125SE series into one table, as I found it really annoying to check through individual datasheets. I recently installed one in a Vox AC4-C1 12 just to see if … Read more
I picked up a Vox AC4C1with a 12″ speaker recently, as it was selling really cheap second-hand, and it looked like it was straight out of the box. I have a sneaking suspicion that the previous owner hated it – he seemed glad to be rid of it. Note: comments below relate to the stock … Read more
Picked this up today – it’s a Goldentone guitar amp from the early sixties. Goldentones were made in Melbourne, Australia when imported amps were a rare and expensive sight due to import tariffs. Like a few early Goldentones, this amp does not have a name or model number marked on the amp itself. It’s a … Read more