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by Hank2k » 08 Nov 2010, 14:02
Hi All
Thinking of getting a Vox AC30 but im confused by all the different models. Anyone help me with regards to the CC1 and CC2 etc?
Thanks
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by JimTidmarsh » 08 Nov 2010, 14:35
Steve
From the VOX users manual -
CC1 has 1 x 12" VOX speaker
CC2 has a pair of custom designed GSH 12-30 speakers which add top end mellowness & Smooth bass repsonse
CC2X is a 2 x 12" CelestioN Blue 15w ALNiCo speakers as used in the original AC30 combo
I've had a CC2 for about 9 months and have never had a better amp. We use one at Rick's Burnham Shadows club and most months Rick has it adjusted so it really sings!!!
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by Tab » 08 Nov 2010, 14:54
We use both a CC1 and a CC2 at the Sussex Club and members say that the sound is second to none that they play through anywhere.
My CC2 is about 8 month old and Ray's CC1 is about a year old. There have been no problems with reliability but note the threads on this site regarding not using the standby switch. If you are within striking distance of Seaford, East Sussex, we meet next on 28th.
Hope this helps.
Kind regards,
Terry
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by David Martin » 08 Nov 2010, 16:01
Steve... the men above are right....if you can get a CC1 or 2, or the original Heritage Handwired, they are much more authentic than the latest incarnations...
If outright volume doesn't really matter, I'd go for one of the AC15 Handwired Heritage amps... because it has the EF86 channel in addition to the usual complement...
Beware the latest stuff which has solid state rectification, master volumes and so on which seem to be aimed at users who want crunch and distortion.
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by neil2726 » 08 Nov 2010, 17:41
had my CC1 standy switch bypassed after probs!
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by hansaustria » 08 Nov 2010, 20:13
I would purchase the JMI AC 30/6 TB - thats the real amp. Believe me !
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by dave robinson » 08 Nov 2010, 20:19
hansaustria wrote:I would purchase the JMI AC 30/6 TB - thats the real amp. Believe me !
Hans
I'd look for the real thing, something that will hold it's value rather than an overpriced and overhyped copy that won't.
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by steve.t » 09 Nov 2010, 03:06
hi steve, i have a the cc2x & apart from a couple of valve replacements & the weight of it, i`m more than happy. The weight issue has forced my hand into buying one of the new ac15vr models & to be honest the sound is great.The purists out there may knock em, but i`ve used it on a rehearsal night & was impressed! So i would have a good look round & try one or two & see what you think & with a vast difference on the price tags they are worth a look at.
cheers, steve.
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by Didier » 09 Nov 2010, 10:10
JimTidmarsh wrote:CC1 has 1 x 12" VOX speaker
This speaker seems to be very closely related to the Celestion G12 Century Vintage :
http://professional.celestion.com/guita ... l.asp?ID=2(Vox doesn't built any speakers)
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by JimTidmarsh » 09 Nov 2010, 10:41
I get round the weight problem by having a sack trolley as part of my gear!!!! A bit of a pain, I know, but worth it for the sound of the amp.
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