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Tremolo speed mod – replace R37 with a 100kΩ, 1/2W metal film resistor.ħ. Effects loop mod – replace the 0.22♟ cap with a 2.2♟, 50V (or higher) electrolytic cap. Extends the gain range of the Normal channel.ĥ. Preamp gain mod – add a jumper over the 330kΩ resistor (R49). Makes the Brilliant switch much more useful (brightness isn't exaggerated).Ĥ. Brilliant switch mod – replace the 220pF cap (C12) with a 68pF cap. Removes the harsh highs at Top Boost mode.ģ. Top Boost mod – replace the 120pF cap (C13) with a 68pF cap OR take out the cap altogether (I took out the cap). Changes the tone at Normal mode makes the Normal channel sound closer to vintage specsĢ. Plate resistor mod – replace R6 and R7 (stock values at 100kΩ) with 220kΩ, 1/2W metal film resistors.
#Vox ac30cc2 cutting out mods#
Here is a list of the mods and what each mod does:ġ. What he does is he changes several components so that the amps' circuitries will be give off more faithful vintage AC30 tones. I found out that a guy named Lyle Caldwell (owner of Psionic Audio) modifies AC30 amps. Some of you may have seen me post it at the Classifieds several times, but I ended up liking it again.įast forward to 2013, I stumbled upon the Vox amp discussions in a US-based amp forum. I was happy with the amp but there were times when I thought that it just wasn't useful enough for me because the cranked sound didn't sound that great when the Master volume knob is set low. The harsh, ear-piercing treble overtones were reduced. The amp became much more receptive to pedals (dirt pedals, in particular). The cranked sound became richer and thicker. These upgrades were expensive but had a significant effect on the tone of my amp. Changed the stock speaker cable to Vovox Link Protect A. Changed the stock Celestion Neo-Dog speaker to Celestion G12 Century (Neodymium).Ĩ. Changed the stock GZ34 rectifier tube from Electro-Harmonix to GE JAN (NOS).ħ. Changed the stock EL84 power amp tubes from Electro-Harmonix to Tesla.Ħ. Changed the stock preamp tubes (V1, V2 and V3) to Amperex (NOS).ĥ. Changed the stock choke to Mercury Magnetics/Tone Clone.Ĥ. Changed the stock power transformer to Mercury Magnetics/Woden.ģ. Changed the stock power transformer to Mercury Magnetics.Ģ. Back in 2009, I had already changed some parts. Now, stop offending my AC30cc! She's a f*cking stunner!Hi guys, this is more of a technical post but I just want to share some nifty mods that can be done with the Chinese-made Vox AC30 Custom Classic amps. Just to get some perspective, there are plenty of people who suspect the quality of the british made AC30s, built in the Marshall factory at a time of relatively poor QC. the CC only had two inputs, but both amps have two channels and they can both be jumpered or you can plug 2 guitars in. I don't get the obsession with the 4 input design.
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It's down to preference as to which you prefer. The tonal differences will be tiny until they're cranked, at which point the C will be a little stiffer than the CC. The difference between an AC30cc and c with decent speakers is that one is valve rectified, on is SS rectified, one is birch cab, the other is MDF (fine until it gets wet btw), one has hard to get to valves, the other has easy to get to valves that will bake the PCB more. Sure, an AC30cc with wharfdales will sound worse than an AC30c with greenbacks, but that doesn't mean the amp is worse.
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It's got tones of chime, depth and harmonic complexity. Pick your flavour by all means but I'm sick of reading that my amp is "thin" or "lacks cut" or is "sterile" or not well built. The amount of corksniffery I see when it comes to AC30 tone is unreal. It'll take on any of your UK TBXs or AC30c's.
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I have an AC30cc2 with uk blues which are well broken in, nos Brimars and jj power valves with the bright cut mod.