NAMM 2017: Vox Launch 3 new MV-50 Amps
Vox reveal the all new MV50 series.
2017 has dawned, and with it Vox have launched three whole completely new magnificently teeny new amplifier heads, and a pretty sweet cab to compliment the range.
Introducing the MV-50 series; a truly original and revolutionary series of micro-amps. Weighing barely one single pound the MV series utilises Vox's new Nutube technology to provide a whopping 50w of power to rival the tone and volume of all your favourite roadie worthy valve amps.
Partnered with a carefully matched analogue pre-amp to preserve all the richness and warmth of an old school amp, along with a modern, light weight class D power circuit to guarantee enough face melting volume to make this range of tiny devils capable of anything!
The range consists of three amplifier heads, each providing something different. The AC head offers all the tonal characteristics of the legendary AC-30. Perfect for traditional players, or just for the many millions of players in love with the legendary sound of the AC-30...but not so in love with the idea of lugging one around.
The Clean offers a Fendery sparkle perfect for the player demanding all the headroom, and minimal break up.
The Rock is geared up towards the heavier player. Emulating the ageless tone of British style overdrive.
Each Amplifier is available solo or partnered with a specifically designed 25w 8" Vox cabinet, classically styled to perfectly accent the gorgeous looking range.
NAMM 2016: Vox AC Series heads and cabs
Money can't buy me love, but it can now buy me a Vox head and cab!
New for 2016, Vox have announced the reintroduction of their legendary AC-15 and AC-30 heads, coupled with a charming 2x12 cabinet housed in the same chassis as their ever-present AC-30 combo amp.
The announcement isn't especially unexpected, and it certainly doesn't blow the doors off in terms of unique or innovative NAMM releases for this year, but it is nonetheless an extremely important addition to Vox's catalog.
That might seem like an odd statement considering it is nothing more than the separation of two existing combo amplifiers into head and cab's, and that, in both cases, the separation adds at least an extra few pounds to the overall weight of what is already one of the heaviest, most cumbersome amplifiers in its class.
It has certainly been met with mixed reactions by the guitar community. Weight is a hot topic at the moment, and despite being utterly, utterly irrelevant, people have started banging on about it a lot recently. Amplifier manufacturers, ignore this at your peril! Of course, Vox have been reissuing the same amp for nearly 60 years with very little progression in the rest of their catalog, so it's unlikely that they'll pay any attention to this trend.
The reason that this reintroduction is so very important, is that it makes Vox a viable option for touring musicians again. Touring musicians are a key demographic for amplifier manufacturers to appeal to; they buy frequently, they're touring, so the manufacturers equipment is being showcased all over the place, and touring musicians tend to be very loyal, reliability is important, and it, generally speaking, guarantees repeat custom.
Now I'm not suggesting that combos aren't a reasonable option for touring musicians, but 9 times out of 10 it is preferable to use separates for ease of change overs, supporting slots etc. Not to mention, if you're touring, you might want to bring a spare, and who wants to bring a spare combo... let alone an AC-30! The head offers you flexibility, it also gives players the option to partner it with other cabinets should they choose.
The Vox AC-15 and 30 are a massively important part of musical heritage, and until now they have been difficult to integrate into a modern set up for a lot of musicians. Separating them into head units at such affordable prices puts them well within the reach of most musicians and provides interesting competition to Orange and Fender's dominance of the budget amplifier head market.
Vox announce AV Series combos
Three new models that feature analogue modelling technology.
Vox Amplification have announced the AV Series, a brand new range of amplifiers that combine 12AX7 valves and analogue amp modelling. With three models available, the AV Series ranges from the small, home-use AV15 to the giggable AV60. The full specifications are:
AV15
• 15 Watts of power through a custom VOX 8” speaker
• True analog circuit design complete with a twin triode 12AX7 tube
• Achieve authentic tones with eight, all-analog amp models
AV30
• 30 Watts of power through a custom VOX 10” speaker
• True analog circuit design complete with two 12AX7 tubes
• Achieve authentic tones with two sets of eight, all-analog amp models
AV60
• 60 Watts of power through a custom VOX 12” speaker
• True analog circuit design complete with two 12AX7 tubes
• Achieve authentic tones with two sets of eight, all-analog amp models
Check out Vox's video demo of the AV Series below: