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Description

The Vox AC-50 "Small Box" Super Twin is a testament to the golden era of rock 'n' roll amplification. This classic guitar amplifier stack brings the iconic Vox sound to your fingertips, perfect for guitarists seeking a rich and authentic vintage tone. With its distinctive EL34 power tubes, the AC-50 delivers a powerful, warm, and articulate sound that has been a staple for many legendary musicians over the years.

The "Small Box" design offers a compact yet robust build, making it ideal for both studio environments and live performances. This amp is known for its top boost channel, which provides a bright, chimey sound that's unmistakably Vox. Whether you're performing on stage or recording in the studio, the AC-50 offers versatility with its dual channel configuration, allowing for a wide range of tonal possibilities.

Reliability and quality are at the core of the Vox AC-50, featuring a sturdy construction that promises longevity and consistent performance. This classic amplifier stack has been carefully crafted to meet the needs of both modern and vintage tone seekers, ensuring that every note you play is delivered with clarity and precision.

Key Features:

  • EL34 power tubes for warm, vintage tone
  • Top boost channel for bright, chiming sound
  • Dual channel configuration for tonal versatility
  • Compact "Small Box" design ideal for studio and stage
  • Sturdy construction for long-lasting reliability
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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Vox AC-50 "Small Box" Super Twin.

Mods and upgrades

  • Swapping the 12ax7 for a 12ay7 tube can provide more headroom; porting the back is another suggested modification.

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Use cases and applications

  • Despite its compact size, this amp can handle house parties when mic'd up, but struggles to maintain clean tones at high volumes.

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  • Ideal for home improvisation and portable setups, it records well when mic'd, even two rooms away from the recording interface.

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User experience

  • Owners find it loud even at 1/4 watt, making it challenging to play quietly with sleeping children at home.

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Features and functionality

  • The amp serves as a versatile platform for pedals, maintaining tonal integrity at low volumes due to its non-master volume design.

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See how Jamie Hince uses Vox AC-50 "Small Box" Super Twin

Jamie Hince

Guitarist

The Kills

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Starting at minute 21.00 Hince talks about the Vox Super Twin "Small Box" he has.

See how Bill Wyman uses Vox AC-50 "Small Box" Super Twin

Bill Wyman

Bassist

The Rolling Stones

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A small box head is visible in this May 17, 1964 photo, as documented by this page from a website dedicated to the Vox AC-50.

Above, a detail from a picture of the Stones on stage, Folkestone, 17th May, 1964. Bill Wyman has a new thick-edged small-box AC50, perhaps consigned to him by JMI earlier in the month, or perhaps even in April '64.

Album Usage

The Vox AC-50 "Small Box" Super Twin has been featured on the following albums:

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