Vox AC30 S1

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Since the 1960s, the Vox AC30 has established itself as one of the major sonic signatures of rock guitar, with its unique blend of brightness, lively mids, and progressive saturation. The Vox AC30S1 continues this legacy by focusing on the most iconic DNA of the model: the Top Boost channel. While some AC30s offer multiple inputs, more channels, or more complex configurations, the AC30S1 adopts a modern and streamlined approach: a single channel, the right controls, and current features (reverb, effects loop) to capture the AC30 spirit in a format that's easier to transport and use daily.

Who This Amp Is For

The Vox AC30S1 is aimed at guitarists who want a true all-tube combo with a distinctly British character, without getting lost in multi-channel architectures. It suits both intermediate musicians seeking a "definitive" amp to progress with, and experienced guitarists needing a reference sound in the studio, rehearsals, or on small to medium stages. Style-wise, it excels in rock, indie, pop, alternative, blues, and anything requiring crisp cleans, precise arpeggios, and saturation that builds with pick attack and guitar volume.

Technical specifications

Category	Guitar combo	Attenuator	No
Technology	Tubes	Category	Amplifier
Input	effect loop jack, instrument jack	Number of effects	1
Output	Cabinet, Effect loop jack	Number of channels	1
External cabinet output	Yes	Speaker diameter	12"
Effects loop	Yes	Number of speakers	1
Reverb	Yes	EQ	2 channels
Footswitch input	Yes	Color	Brown
Amp tubes	4 x EL84	Power output	30 W
Cabinet	Straight	Weight	24.5 kg
Cabinet impedance (Ω)	16 Ω	Dimensions (mm)	658 x 265 x 550
Speaker	Half-open