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Description
Unleash the power of your guitar with the Vox Pathfinder 10, a compact combo amplifier that delivers sound as impressive as its classic design. Experience the remarkable warmth of British tones that Vox amplifiers are famous for, packed into a 10-watt unit, making it ideal for home practice, backstage warm-ups, or recording sessions.
Switch from the crystal-clear, clean sound to Vox's uniquely warm distortion at the mere press of a button, or toggle between a slightly crunchy bluesy tone to a high-gain, modern-rock roar. The Pathfinder 10 is not just about power; it's also about control. Adjust the gain, volume, treble, and bass to create your perfect sound and feel.
Concerned about late-night practice sessions? Fear not. The Pathfinder 10 is equipped with a headphone/line-out jack that not only allows for near-silent practice but also serves as a specially filtered line-out for hassle-free recording.
This amplifier's eye-catching design is classic Vox, featuring details such as basket-weave, leather-look vinyl, distinctive diamond grille cloth, and chicken head knobs. Small but all-important details such as gold beading and white piping have been faithfully reproduced, perfectly recapturing the legendary look of Vox.
Key Features:
- 10-watt, 1 x 6.5" combo amp delivering legendary Vox warmth
- Clean/Overdrive switch for instant tone changes
- Gain, Treble, Bass, and Volume controls for ample sound-shaping possibilities
- Headphone/Line-out jack for near-silent practice and easy recording
- Classic Vox design with basket-weave, leather-look vinyl, and distinctive diamond grille cloth
Owner's manual
Vox Pathfinder 10 User ManualProduct specs
| Type | Solid State |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Total Power | 10W |
| Speaker Size | 1 x 6.5" |
| EQ | 2-band |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Outputs | 1 x 1/4" (headphones/line out) |
| Headphones | Yes |
| Height | 10.24" |
| Width | 14.96" |
| Depth | 6.69" |
| Weight | 10 lbs. |
FAQs
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What type of amplifier is the Vox Pathfinder 10?
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The Vox Pathfinder 10 is a solid-state combo guitar amplifier, designed for practice and small performance settings with its 10-watt output and 6.5-inch speaker.
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Does the Vox Pathfinder 10 have built-in distortion?
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Yes, the Vox Pathfinder 10 features a Clean/Overdrive switch that allows you to switch between crystal-clear tones and Vox's signature warm distortion.
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Is the Vox Pathfinder 10 suitable for home practice?
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The Vox Pathfinder 10 is well-suited for home practice due to its compact size, lightweight design, and 10-watt power output, making it easy to transport and use in small spaces.
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Can I use headphones with the Vox Pathfinder 10?
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Yes, the Vox Pathfinder 10 includes a 1/4" headphone/line out jack, allowing for silent practice with headphones.
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What are the dimensions and weight of the Vox Pathfinder 10?
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The Vox Pathfinder 10 measures 10.24 inches in height, 14.96 inches in width, and 6.69 inches in depth, with a weight of 10 pounds, making it compact and portable.
Equipboard's Expert Review
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Big Tone in a Small Package
The Vox Pathfinder 10 is a surprisingly capable little amplifier that punches well above its weight class. We've seen our fair share of practice amps, but this one caught our attention.
Right out of the box, we were impressed by the Pathfinder 10's build quality. It's compact and lightweight, making it ideal for portability, yet it feels sturdy enough to withstand the rigors of regular use. The retro styling is a nice touch, giving it that classic Vox appeal.
The control layout is refreshingly simple. We appreciated the straightforward approach, with just gain, treble, bass, and volume knobs. For us, this simplicity made dialing in tones a breeze. However, we did miss having a built-in reverb, which would have been a welcome addition.
When it comes to sound, this little amp truly shines. The clean tones are chimey and crisp, reminiscent of much larger Vox amps. We were particularly impressed by the overdrive, which delivers a surprising amount of grit for such a small unit. That said, some might find the distortion a bit harsh at higher gain settings.
One standout feature is the line out, which we found incredibly useful for silent recording sessions. It's also worth noting that the amp takes pedals well, expanding its tonal possibilities.
In our opinion, the Vox Pathfinder 10 is an excellent choice for beginners, bedroom players, or anyone needing a reliable practice amp. Its impressive sound-to-size ratio and affordable price point make it a fantastic value. However, gigging musicians or those seeking more tonal options might find it limiting. While it may lack some features of pricier amps, we believe the Pathfinder 10 offers a great balance of quality, tone, and affordability that's hard to beat in its class.
Videos
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Reviews
PROS
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Tube-like responsiveness in solid-state design enhances playability
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Exceptional tone quality, even when compared to higher-priced amps
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Compact and durable, making it perfect for home use and jamming
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Highly versatile, catering to a range of genres from jazz to heavy metal
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Simple controls facilitate easy sound adjustments
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Excellent clean channel performance, especially with single coils and humbuckers
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Takes pedals well, allowing for expanded soundscapes
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Surprisingly loud for its 10W rating, suitable for small gigs
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Iconic Vox chime and British tone at an affordable price
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Built-in overdrive offers high-quality sound without the need for external pedals
CONS
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Lacks reverb, limiting onboard sound customization
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Some users find the overdrive channel less satisfactory
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Clean channel may not meet all expectations, especially for jazz
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Significant volume jump when switching to drive channel
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Limited connectivity options, no Aux or Speaker Out
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Small speaker may not satisfy all users, though modding is possible
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Vox Pathfinder 10.
Mods and upgrades
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Owners suggest replacing the 6.5" Bulldog speaker with an 8" Celestion Eight 15 for louder, beefier sound.
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Adding two headphone jacks for serial wired extension speakers can enhance versatility for external speaker use.
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The LED mod involves desoldering two LEDs to improve overdrive quality and volume, making it a simple mod for even beginners.
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The LED mod can improve clean sound by providing more headroom before distortion, but may cause the volume control to be overly sensitive.
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Use cases and applications
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The Pathfinder 10, when paired with a compressor and Sonic Wood pedal, is favored for acoustic performances.
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Owners have used the amp in stereo rigs to achieve a fuller sound affordably and praised its performance in this setup.
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For a Telecaster with a rear humbucker, increasing treble and reducing bass can enhance clean tones; gain adjustments suit overdrive riffs.
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Comparisons
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The Pathfinder 10 is considered loud for its size, but its solid-state overdrive channel is often criticized.
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Features and functionality
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Known for its impressive clean tones, it takes pedals well, making it suitable for pedal enthusiasts.
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The amp lacks reverb, which some users appreciate as it prevents compromises on quality at its price point.
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The amp's clean tone is deemed decent when gain is set between 9 and 2 o'clock, providing a versatile starting point for adjustments.
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Value and pricing
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Seen as offering the best value among low-cost practice amps, especially for those who prioritize clean tones over onboard effects.
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User experience
Critic Reviews
4.0 out of 5
Based on 25 Reviews and 108 Ratings
1086
Excellent Vox sound - Surprisingly Loud
Got one of these as an absolute bargain off Facebook sales and it's just brilliant. It's got way more volume than my little flat can handle but still sounds great running at low volume. Takes pedals fantastically, I've only had to dial in a little more gain on a few but all my modulations, delays and reverbs just sound great. I'm not much a lover of the drive channel, there's a huge volume jump from clean to drive so it's not really practical for me to have to adjust the settings every time, but seeing as I have my gain on the floor for the most part, I just tend leave it on clean. The headphones line out works ok, a little more quacky in the sound, but still sounds pretty good.
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YES
Good sound quality for a little amp! Only complaint is that the audio input port is so small that I had to buy a new cord to use in place of my fat square Skullcandy audio jack.
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It's good stock, but MUCH better modded!
This amp is GREAT for what it is! Affordable, well-built, simple to use, and kinda cute too! There's definitely improvements you can do, and I HIGHLY recommend them. I've done a soft-clipping mod, which gives it a more tube-y characteristic to the drive, as well as a speaker out mod, which is VERY useful for band practice and small gigs. It's good stock, but MUCH better modded! Here's how mine sounds like now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSoHrVhNreY
Great Practice Amp!!!
For the price and for the results that you get with it, it worths a lot. The clean channel is pretty great, but it saturates with the gain maxed (It isn't good if you have a distortion pedal). And the distortion channel... Is good, pretty much Vox sound, but it isn't a sound that everyone will love. Oh, and did I said that the Gain knob works also as a presence knob on clean?
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It is a small, light and very high quality practice amp.
I had to sell my amp years ago. I'm waiting for the day I will buy it again, I miss my amp. The sound is very powerful, the drive channel is a very successful. Don't judge by its size, try it, if you like classic vox amp sound, I'm sure you'll love this amp too.
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loud for a 10-watter, nice and chimey but not very versatile
you usually can't expect much from this price point, but this one actually keeps some vox identity in its solid state sound.
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Great practice amp
Definitely loud enough for home use and small gigs with that iconic vox sound
166
Decent little shitkicker amp.
This is a practice amp, and not much good for anything else, but don't take that the wrong way: the clean tones are superb and bell-like, especially through a good pair of headphones, hunched over it, late at night when everyone else in your house is asleep. It's not an AC15; don't buy it looking for the Vox sound. But it's built like a tank.
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Visible in Bullet in a Bible backstage practice sessions for Green Day World Tour 2005 EDIT: ...just wow. Not only would an AC10 be impractical and unnecessary here, I'd wager those saying it looks/sounds nothing like a Pathfinder have never seen/played through either amp in their lives.... If you need concrete justification, look at the size of the amp handle in relation to its body when Tre puts his beer atop it. That's the Pathfinder's handle, the AC10 is smaller. Cheers.
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In this photo posted by James Edward Bagshaw, his Vox Pathfinder 10 combo amp can be seen. He captions the photo, "New toy, all about the bass"
In a 2003 performance on "Later... with Jools Holland," Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs can be seen using a Vox Pathfinder 10, positioned to the left of a Fender Blues DeVille amplifier.
In an interview for Premier Guitar, Daniel claimed most of his guitar sounds from the 2022 Spoon album "Lucifer on the Sofa" were done with a Vox Pathfinder, which he normally used as a portable amp for radio station performances. He said of the amp:
"When I was working on the songs at home I would usually be playing through the Vox. [When] we were recording, I would have to separate it; we’d put it in a different room because it’s not as loud as the other amps. There was that hump to get over, but it’s got a great sound. You would never know that it’s coming from that tiny little amp."
In an interview on Twisted Sister's website, John Seagall discusses using the Vox Pathfinder 10 combo guitar amplifier.
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In a screenshot from his old website, Mr. Sauceman explicitly mentions the Vox Pathfinder 10 as part of his gear collection.
Svetlana Sibirjakowa confirmed her use of the Vox Pathfinder 10 amplifier in an interview featured on Backstage PRO.
At around 0:19 of this video you can see a little Vox amp behind Dustin.
In a leaked rig setup photo before the next leg of the tour, it was revealed that Joseph Johnson uses a Vox Pathfinder 10 amplifier, which is integrated into a larger Tech 21 Cab. This setup is evidenced by the image available on Equipboard.
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