Vox AC30 HWR2X Handwired 2x12" AlNiCo Blue

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The VOX AC30 is one of the most iconic amplifiers in the history of electric guitar, associated with the British sounds of the 1960s. The AC30 HWR2X follows this tradition by aiming for a faithful reproduction of the vintage spirit while adding modern refinements. Within the AC-HWR series, it is positioned as a high-end 30 W combo: 2x12 format, traditional hand-wired circuitry, and Alnico Blue speakers, designed to recapture the feel and harmonic richness of the original models.

Who This Amp Is For

The AC30 HWR2X is aimed at guitarists seeking an expressive tube combo capable of moving from bright cleans to organic crunch with dynamic playing. It is well suited for rehearsal and stage contexts thanks to its 30 W power and 2x12 speaker configuration, and remains an excellent choice in studio environments when you want to capture a rich, three-dimensional, and very "alive" tone. Style-wise, it excels in pop, British rock, indie, blues, jangle rock, and any genre where sparkling cleans, chords that "open up," and natural saturation when turning up the volume are desired.

Technical specifications

Category	Guitar combo	Number of channels	4
Technology	Tubes	Speaker diameter	12"
Input	4 x jack	Number of speakers	2
Reverb	Yes	EQ	2 channels
Amp tubes	4 x EL84, GZ34	Power output	30 W
Pre-amp tubes	12AT7, 4 x 12AX7	Weight	32 kg
Cabinet impedance (Ω)	8 Ω	Dimensions (mm)	705 x 260 x 550
Number of effects	1