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Description
Discover the unique harmony of classic design and modern technology with the Vox AC4TV. This 4-watt tube combo guitar amplifier combines vintage aesthetics with contemporary functionality. Its distinctive TV-front design and 1x10" speaker are reminiscent of a bygone era, while its tone, volume, and op level controls offer current-day precision. This compact powerhouse is perfect for musicians seeking an amplifier that delivers on both style and performance.
Key Features:
- 4-watt tube combo design for rich, warm tones
- Unique TV-front design that adds a touch of vintage aesthetic
- Single input with control options for Tone, Volume, and Op Level
- Equipped with a 1x10" speaker for balanced sound output
Product specs
| Brand | Vox |
| Model | AC4TV 4-Watt 1x10" Guitar Combo |
| Finish | Tan |
| Year | 2009 - 2019 |
| Made In | Vietnam |
| Categories | Guitar Combo Amps |
| Electronics | Tube |
| Number of Channels | 1 Channel |
| Number of Inputs | 1 Input |
| Output Power (Watts) | 4 |
| Power Tube Type | EL84 |
| Reverb | None |
| Speaker Configuration | 1x10" |
FAQs
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What type of tubes does the Vox AC4TV use?
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The Vox AC4TV uses a 12AX7 preamp tube and an EL84 power tube, delivering classic tube-driven tones at manageable volume levels.
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How loud is the Vox AC4TV, and is it suitable for home use?
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The Vox AC4TV is a 4-watt amp with switchable output levels (4 watts, 1 watt, and ¼ watt), making it ideal for home practice and small venues.
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Does the Vox AC4TV have any built-in effects like reverb?
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No, the Vox AC4TV does not include built-in effects such as reverb. It focuses on delivering pure tube tone.
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What speaker configuration does the Vox AC4TV have?
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The Vox AC4TV features a 1x10" speaker configuration, providing a balanced sound suitable for practice and small performances.
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Can the Vox AC4TV handle pedals well?
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Yes, the Vox AC4TV is known for taking pedals well, offering a versatile platform for effects to shape your sound further.
Videos
Andertons Music Co
Small Tube Amp Shootout - Vox AC4TV, Fender Superchamp XD, Marshall Class 5 & Blackstar HT5
Small Tube Amp Shootout - Vox AC4TV, Fender Superchamp XD, Marshall Class 5 & Blackstar HT5
Andertons Music Co
Vox 4 Watt Valve/Tube Amplifier Shootout (AC4C1-12 AC4TV AC4C1)
intheblues
Vox AC4TV Mini Tube Combo Amp | Reverb Demo Video
Reverb
VOX AC4TV Review - 4 Watts Of Pure Tube Power In A Portable Practice Amp
PMTVUK
Vox AC4TV | review demo, retube tutorial + A/B comparison stock vs new tubes
JJ of the T
VOX AC4TV + Fender Stratocaster (Demo)
NoBlah Gear Demos
VOX AC4TV + Gibson Les Paul (Demo)
NoBlah Gear Demos
Fender Pro Junior MkIII vs. Vox AC4TV Amp Comparison - A&C Hamilton
A&C Hamilton Musical Instruments
Vox AC4TV Demo
Sean Daniel
A Musical Reaction to the Lovely Little Vox AC4TV - From Fingerpicking to Rocking Blues
Mads Bolding
Reviews
PROS
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Valve amp delivers full-toned, clean settings enhancing guitar sound
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Capable of beloved overdriven AC30 sound at manageable volumes
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Highly portable and budget-friendly, ideal for beginners or home use
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Attenuator switch offers versatile volume control (4W, 1W, 1/4W)
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Surprisingly loud for its size, suitable for small gigs when mic'd
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Simple controls allow easy dial-in of desired sound
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Compatible with additional cabinets for expanded sound
CONS
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Limited clean headroom at higher volumes
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Lacks built-in reverb, requiring external effects for ambiance
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Some users find the tone unnerving or lacking edge at break-up
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Not ideal for achieving lush, clean tones without modifications
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Missing features like an FX loop for greater versatility in sound shaping
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Vox AC4TV.
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Comparisons
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Many owners prefer the AC4TV over larger models like the AC15 for its portability and versatility in smaller spaces.
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The VHT Special 6 Ultra is likened to a tweed amp, not closely resembling Fender's blackface sound.
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The Musicmaster Bass Amp, often confused with a SF Champ, has a distinct circuit featuring an interstage transformer, not tube-driven phase splitter.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 10 Reviews and 38 Ratings
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Cute Box, Ugly Sound
Generally speaking Vox has not won me over with this little amp.
On the plus side, it is an actual tube amp. Woohoo?! Is loud a plus when the tone is unnerving? Perhaps if you're aiming for obnoxious.
If you want crunch, you've got it. There is no "edge of break-up". Clean tone is nearly impossible and if a bare bones, ragged sound is what you want, you get it.
To be fair, I have had fun messing around with it. Leveraging a stereo reverb and a juxtaposed position across the room was interesting. The Vox does not include reverb. With this in mind, I've been tempted to snag a T&C Hall of Fame mini and tack it onto the amp.
As an experiment, I recently ordered a speaker from Warehouse. I am hopeful for increased dynamics and at lease some semblance of clean tone, but won't be crushed if luscious tones don't materialize. Worst case, I'll learn something beyond what buying on a whim gets you.
Great overall amp
This amp is my only amp so far. I play at small gigs (40-150 people) every one or two weeks. My sound guy is pretty good and he mics this amp for me, keeping the great tone and adding the volume i need. The volume and distortion i get out of it is just about perfect for the amount of people i play for and the place I'm playing. Great tube amp that IS NOT just for practicing!
40997
5 legit tube watts is loud as hell
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Louder than you would be led to believe.
It's small and cheap and it does it's job. MUCH LOUDER than you would be led to belive, it's one sheet that details how great it is for avoiding the neighbors calling the cops on you while you crank it up is a LIE! Bot it's still good, and has a decent little overdriven sound.
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Tiny bedroom amp with a huge sound!
This tiny amp completely shattered my expectations! At first, I struggled to like the amp as I was not getting the sounds I wanted. But playing with the amp late at night and figuring out the rudimentary settings of the gain and watt settings grew my bond with the amp. Works great with Semi-hollows and the gain cranked.
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Good little Tube Amp.
This thing rocks. I had a Blues Junior that I definitely liked more than this, but it went out the door a long time ago. I dig the way this breaks up and the simplicity of the controls lets me just dial-in and play without having to screw around too much. I have the limited edition re-issue with the cream/purple tolex and it looks pretty sweet!
40997
yeah the boxiness is justthe speaker and minimal cab dimesions, get the ehad... even my ac4HW was boxy
776
Great for tiny apartments!
Works awesome in my tiny New York apartment! My only real qualms are not having more control over the drive level like other attenuated tube amps (the Blues Jr. specifically) offer. Still, sounds great.
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Honest, vintage tone
A great little amp. Nice to have three amplification stages (4W , 1W and 1/4W). However, I miss the FX loop and a spring reverb.
40997
Keep playing her turned all the way up, you will miss the extra circuitry less and less.
Artist usage
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This AC4 TV is a reissue of the classic AC4 amps from the early-1960s and is meant to capture the punch and chimey top end of the original. The circuit is wildly different than the original handwired masterpiece, but it’s still a mean little amp. You might have noticed the speaker cable hanging out of the back. The amp has been modded to have that output so you can run it into a cabinet. Cheers, to whichever of Noel’s guitar techs did that.
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Yvette Young uses a Vox AC4TV amplifier, as seen in her Instagram post about recording her acoustic album.
In the live performance video of "Tailwhip" by Men I Trust, Emma Proulx can be seen using a Vox AC4TV guitar amplifier.
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Amplificador usado para grabar guitarras en "Por Acanga" de Los Tres, se puede ver una foto sacada al estudio al parecer donde se ve el amplificador. La foto se puede encontrar en las versiones físicas del disco
Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional uses this amplifier as a practise amplifier. Besides that, he uses several other Vox amps live.
In a Facebook video, RAC showcases his gear, including the Vox AC4TV combo guitar amplifier, at the 1:58 mark.
"The MVP of the recording sessions was the Vox AC4, which is a brand Chinese-built amp. We were using it straight as it came off the boat from China. There was not one modification done to it and we used it for so many things. It was such a versatile little recording amp. It was probably the least expensive piece of gear we had in the studio. We used it for heavy things, heavy guitar parts. It was just: Yay for the Vox AC4! It doesn't really do much for anything other than recording. It's not loud enough, unless you want to sound completely distorted while you play along with a folk singer. We loved it. We used it."
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Buzzy Lao uses a Vox AC4TV combo guitar amplifier, as seen in his Instagram post captioned "Quanto mi mancava, let’s do this ✊️✨🙌," where it appears on stage.
In an Instagram post, Glenn Richards showcases his Vox AC4TV amplifier, describing it as part of his current rig.
In an Instagram post, Pauli Halme confirms that he uses a Vox AC4TV amplifier, primarily on the 1-watt setting, for his Instagram reels. He states, "Here's my little home rig, a lovely little Vox AC4 amp that mostly playing on 1W setting, keeps the neighbors happy!" The post includes details about his setup, which also features an AEA r84 ribbon mic and a pedalboard with a Mooer compressor and Topanga reverb pedal.
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