Table of Contents
- 1 What AC30 does Brian may use?
- 2 When did Vox AC30 come out?
- 3 What artists used Vox AC30?
- 4 What does a treble booster pedal do?
- 5 How much does an AC30 weight?
- 6 What does AC30 mean?
- 7 What amp did George Harrison use?
- 8 What bass amp did paul McCartney use?
- 9 Is the Vox AC30 the same amp as the original?
- 10 What kind of speakers do I need for an AC30 Twin?
What AC30 does Brian may use?
Vox AC30s
Granted exclusive access to Brian May’s stunning collection of Vox AC30s, G&B goes where no guitar mag has been before to find out what it takes to keep Brian’s amps operational on the road, why they’re now more reliable than ever and just why the Queen guitarist will never use anything else…
When did Vox AC30 come out?
1958
The Vox AC30 is a guitar amplifier manufactured by Vox. It was introduced in 1958 to meet the growing demand for louder amplifiers. Characterised by its “jangly” high-end sound it has become widely recognized by British musicians and others.
What artists used Vox AC30?
The Vox AC30 has been used by many other artists including Mark Knopfler, Hank Marvin who was instrumental in getting the AC30 made, Ritchie Blackmore, John Scofield, Snowy White, Will Sergeant, Tom Petty, The Echoes, Mike Campbell, Peter Buck, Justin Hayward, Tom DeLonge, Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork, Noel Gallagher.
What Vox amps did the Beatles use?
The Beatles as a four-piece live and in the studio, 1961–1966
| Period | Lennon |
|---|---|
| July–September 1962 | 1958 Rickenbacker 325 Vox AC-15 Twin amplifier |
| September 1962 – April 1963 | 1958 Rickenbacker 325 1962 Gibson J-160E Vox AC-15 Twin amplifier |
| April 1963 | 1958 Rickenbacker 325 1962 Gibson J-160E Vox AC-15 Twin amplifier |
What amps did Queen use?
Queen. “VOX AC30’s have been a part of my life and work for 40 years now, and they always give me exactly what I need in terms of sound; I have no need to look elsewhere.” A diehard VOX fan since the late 1960s, Brian May has relied on AC30s to provide his signature sound throughout his entire career.
What does a treble booster pedal do?
A treble booster is an effects unit used by guitarists to increase the high end of their tonal spectrum. Many units boost the overall volume as well. Treble boosters were commonly used by guitarists in the 1960s and 1970s.
How much does an AC30 weight?
Weight: 70.99 lbs.
What does AC30 mean?
The Vox AC30 is one of the classic tube guitar amplifiers that shaped the sound of popular music. Introduced in 1958 by Vox, the original AC30 amp featured 30 watts of Class A power into a 12-inch Goodman 60-watt speaker.
Is Vox owned by Yamaha?
Yamaha Music Australia sells VOX products through a network of Authorised Dealers and is pleased to offer the following warranty, which applies to products purchased from Authorised VOX Dealerships throughout Australia….VOX.
| Product Category | Warranty Period |
|---|---|
| VOX Guitars | 1 Year |
| VOX Keyboards | 1 Year |
What amp did Hank Marvin use?
Hank and Bruce usingMesa amplifiers at NEC Birmingham in 1986. Matchelss DC30 and Matchless Clubman heads and cabs. Possibly used on Marvin at the movies. Used on some tracks of the Cliff and the Shadows Reunited CD, EP and single along with a Vox AC30/6 (2008-9).
What amp did George Harrison use?
The amp, a Vox UL730, was used during recording sessions for Revolver and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band. Its connection to the Beatles and Harrison — who died 10 years ago today — has been discovered only recently.
What bass amp did paul McCartney use?
Fender Bassman Blackface
Fender Bassman Blackface. What a lot of people do not know is that the 1964 6G6-B Bassman was actually the most recorded amplifier by The Beatles. The amp was first used by Paul McCartney as his main bass amp from 1965 to mid 1967 (he did use a Vox during this time but not as much as the Bassman).
Is the Vox AC30 the same amp as the original?
Quite a diverse set of music styles which reinforces this amp’s versatility and enduring qualities. You can still buy A new Vox AC30 today so the same amp has been in production for 55 years ! It will soon be heading for its pension. But is it the same amp? The big answer is no.
What is the best Vox amp to buy?
Here is a quick look at the different models and my recommendation on the two best versions to buy. The Vox AC30 users include , The Shadows, The Beatles, Rory Gallagher, Brian May ( Queen) . Quite a diverse set of music styles which reinforces this amp’s versatility and enduring qualities.
Are all AC30’s made the same?
The big answer is no. There are solid state, semiconductor based versions and I only going to look at the “real AC30’s” and by that I mean the valve ones. I have been looking at all the schematics since 1960 and so far there are ten different valve line-ups in these amps, so clearly there have been a lot of changes along the way.
What kind of speakers do I need for an AC30 Twin?
Vox initially offered a 1×12″ version but subsequently introduced the 2×12″ AC30 Twin, which solved the volume problem at larger venues. The first AC30 Twins used two Goodmans Audiom 60 15-Watt Speakers, followed by Celestion G12 alnico speakers.