I just looked and it seems like you can get a AC30 HW for like $2200 from Sweetwater/GC and I think that is perfectly reasonable for a handwired amp, esp one of a name brand. In 1960 they cost 100 guinea, which if my (the internet's) math is correct is ~£2000, or $2800 in today's currency.Mason wrote: Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:59 am I don't know the pedigree or reputation of the Vox Handwired AC30s/15s. Like I don't know if they're overpriced pseudo-"boutique" items or if they're a good deal. I do know from firsthand experience that they sound great.
Re: Vox AC-30s - Educate Me!
13It seems like the Morgan AC amps are well regarded if you're looking at the boutique stuff. Pretty pricey if I remember.Mason wrote: Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:59 am
Vox had issued a version of the AC30, a decade back or so, that had just one speaker in more of an AC15-sized cab. (I think they're doing a new version right now, but that has digital reverb and is a different amp.) I've definitely wondered if I should seek one out. I've also wondered a little about Matchless amps, which I know nothing about currently but apparently they do a similar thing. I'm not as interested in the rando boutique amps I see mentioned that are all called the CrazyCat TopGuy and look like ass. But I'm wondering, I guess, if it's best to get a true AC30 and just live with how cumbersome and loud it is (I could get a power brake or whatever I'm sure), or if a Vox/Matchless/Balls rendition of a 1x12" AC30 would be cool too.