VOX AC4HW1 Hand Wired 4-watts 1x12 tube guitar amp combo

General

The AC4HW1 is a full-tube guitar combo amp from the Hand Wired series by VOX. This series makes use of the best hand-crafted components - and we're not talking about modelling or iPad connectivity, but pure tube sound, just like it should be. The AC4HW1 offers the same sound as the legendary AC30, only at a volume that is more suited for the home. Don't be fooled though, because with four tube watts it can also be a great fit for studios and small stages. When you choose the AC4HW1, you're choosing to enjoy the sparkling cleans and creamy overdrives that only a VOX AC can create!

VOX AC4HW1: authentic VOX sounds in a vintage jacket

At the heart of the AC4HW1 are two 12AX7 preamp tubes and one EL84 power amp tube. These tubes pump no fewer than four watts of pure tube power through the 12-inch Celestion G12M Greenback speaker, resulting in a rich, dynamic sound with tight, full bass levels, punchy mids, and brilliant trebles. This vintage sound is perfectly accompanied by the retro looks of the AC4HW1. Thanks to its fawn-coloured vinyl covering, traditional VOX diamond-patterned grill cloth and gold & cream accents, the AC4HW1 looks like it came right out of the sixties.

User-friendly combo amp

You'll easily get the most beloved VOX sounds from the AC4 combo. Begin by connecting your guitar to the High or Low input, depending on the output of your pickups. Guitarists will often use the Low input for humbuckers and the High for single coils. Next, you can adjust the sound via the Volume, Treble, Bass and Master Volume controls. Finally, the AC4HW1 is also equipped with a HOT/COOL switch which allows you to bypass the tone control in HOT mode for a big gain boost that's ideal for solos.