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Front view of a black combo amp with a brown diamond-patterned grille, white piping, and a silver logo.
01 / 30Front view of a black combo amp with a brown diamond-patterned grille, white piping, and a silver logo.
The black textured amplifier stands upright, showing its right side and top with two handles and some control knobs.
02 / 30The black textured amplifier stands upright, showing its right side and top with two handles and some control knobs.
Rear view of a black textured amplifier with two blue speakers visible through an open back panel, showing wear.
03 / 30Rear view of a black textured amplifier with two blue speakers visible through an open back panel, showing wear.
The black textured amplifier stands upright, showing its right side and top with two black handles and visible wear.
04 / 30The black textured amplifier stands upright, showing its right side and top with two black handles and visible wear.
Close-up of the amp's top right, showing the black textured Tolex with scuffs and dust, a brass vent, and part of the copper control panel.
05 / 30Close-up of the amp's top right, showing the black textured Tolex with scuffs and dust, a brass vent, and part of the copper control panel.
Close-up of the black textured tolex, showing a brass vent, gold piping, and part of the copper control panel with input jacks.
06 / 30Close-up of the black textured tolex, showing a brass vent, gold piping, and part of the copper control panel with input jacks.
Close-up of the amp's copper control panel, showing two cream and four black inputs, plus two black rotary knobs, all with some wear.
07 / 30Close-up of the amp's copper control panel, showing two cream and four black inputs, plus two black rotary knobs, all with some wear.
Close-up of the copper control panel, showing two black chicken head knobs, a toggle switch, a red warning light, and a voltage selector.
08 / 30Close-up of the copper control panel, showing two black chicken head knobs, a toggle switch, a red warning light, and a voltage selector.
A close-up of the amp's copper control panel, showing four black chicken head knobs, white lettering, and visible wear and scratches.
09 / 30A close-up of the amp's copper control panel, showing four black chicken head knobs, white lettering, and visible wear and scratches.
Close-up of the black tolex amplifier's control panel, showing two worn white "chicken head" knobs for Bass and Treble.
10 / 30Close-up of the black tolex amplifier's control panel, showing two worn white "chicken head" knobs for Bass and Treble.
Close-up of the black metal serial plate with white text, showing some scratches and a white knob on the left.
11 / 30Close-up of the black metal serial plate with white text, showing some scratches and a white knob on the left.
A collection of vintage capacitors and other small electronic components, some with visible wiring, on a light grey surface.
12 / 30A collection of vintage capacitors and other small electronic components, some with visible wiring, on a light grey surface.
Close-up of the amplifier's internal components, showing a row of capacitors and resistors on a terminal strip, with wiring and a tube.
13 / 30Close-up of the amplifier's internal components, showing a row of capacitors and resistors on a terminal strip, with wiring and a tube.
A close-up of the amplifier's internal wiring, showing various capacitors, resistors, and colorful wires on a metal chassis.
14 / 30A close-up of the amplifier's internal wiring, showing various capacitors, resistors, and colorful wires on a metal chassis.
A close-up of the amplifier's internal wiring, showing various resistors, capacitors, and colorful wires with visible solder joints.
15 / 30A close-up of the amplifier's internal wiring, showing various resistors, capacitors, and colorful wires with visible solder joints.
Close-up of the amplifier's internal wiring, showing a gold capacitor with red text, various resistors, and a visible spiderweb.
16 / 30Close-up of the amplifier's internal wiring, showing a gold capacitor with red text, various resistors, and a visible spiderweb.
A close-up of the amplifier's internal wiring, showing various resistors, capacitors, and soldered connections with some dust and wear.
17 / 30A close-up of the amplifier's internal wiring, showing various resistors, capacitors, and soldered connections with some dust and wear.
A close-up of the amplifier's internal wiring, showing several colorful resistors and a metal bracket with a screw hole.
18 / 30A close-up of the amplifier's internal wiring, showing several colorful resistors and a metal bracket with a screw hole.
A close-up of the amplifier's internal wiring, showing various capacitors, resistors, and a glowing tube, with a white panel and "TREB" visible on the right.
19 / 30A close-up of the amplifier's internal wiring, showing various capacitors, resistors, and a glowing tube, with a white panel and "TREB" visible on the right.
Close-up of the amp's internal components, showing a corroded silver transformer and a portion of the copper control panel with white text.
20 / 30Close-up of the amp's internal components, showing a corroded silver transformer and a portion of the copper control panel with white text.
Close-up of the amplifier's internal transformer, showing its silver metal casing with rust spots and orange-brown coil windings.
21 / 30Close-up of the amplifier's internal transformer, showing its silver metal casing with rust spots and orange-brown coil windings.
Close-up of a dusty, tarnished metal component with a screw, mounted on wood, next to a red panel labeled "NORMAL" and "TREM".
22 / 30Close-up of a dusty, tarnished metal component with a screw, mounted on wood, next to a red panel labeled "NORMAL" and "TREM".
A close-up of the amp's interior shows five glass tubes in metal sockets, with a copper control panel visible at the top right.
23 / 30A close-up of the amp's interior shows five glass tubes in metal sockets, with a copper control panel visible at the top right.
Close-up of the amp's internal components, showing a large blue capacitor and four vacuum tubes with spring retainers and white ties.
24 / 30Close-up of the amp's internal components, showing a large blue capacitor and four vacuum tubes with spring retainers and white ties.
Close-up of four vacuum tubes with metal caps and spring retainers, showing some white residue and wear on the glass.
25 / 30Close-up of four vacuum tubes with metal caps and spring retainers, showing some white residue and wear on the glass.
Close-up of a blue speaker magnet with a gold label, showing dust, scuffs, and red and black wiring connected to the speaker frame.
26 / 30Close-up of a blue speaker magnet with a gold label, showing dust, scuffs, and red and black wiring connected to the speaker frame.
Close-up of a blue speaker magnet with a gold and blue label, showing some dust and minor scuffs, with red and black wires.
27 / 30Close-up of a blue speaker magnet with a gold and blue label, showing some dust and minor scuffs, with red and black wires.
Close-up of two blue speakers with visible wiring, showing some dust and minor wear on the speaker frames and cone.
28 / 30Close-up of two blue speakers with visible wiring, showing some dust and minor wear on the speaker frames and cone.
Close-up of a dusty, dark blue speaker frame with a visible screw, showing the dark speaker cone behind it.
29 / 30Close-up of a dusty, dark blue speaker frame with a visible screw, showing the dark speaker cone behind it.
Close-up of the silver, hammered-finish footswitch with a single black button, showing some wear and a blue cable behind it.
30 / 30Close-up of the silver, hammered-finish footswitch with a single black button, showing some wear and a blue cable behind it.

Vox

c. 1963 Vox AC-30 2x12" Tube Amplifier Combo Copper Panel JMI Top Boost w/FTSW

$5,895.00

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  • Yearc. 1963
  • ConditionGood
  • StoreSherman Oaks
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
c. 1963
Model
Vox AC-30 2x12" Tube Amplifier Combo Copper Panel JMI Top Boost w/FTSW
Condition
Good
Made in
United Kingdom
Store
Sherman Oaks

Amplifier

Speakers
Original 2x12" Celestion Blue Alnico Speakers, May Have Been Reconed

Description

Circa 1962-1963 Vox AC-30 Combo Amplifier

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Previously Serviced With Updated Filter Capacitors, Several Other Caps And Small Components Replaced, Original Parts Included (See Photos)

Some Cosmetic Surface Wear Visible Throughout, Including Scratches On Panel, Various Nicks, Marks And Scratches On Grill Cloth And Tolex As Shown 

Factory Added Top Boost

Original Tolex And Grille Cloth

Original Transformers

Original Handles 

Updated Heavy Duty 3-Prong Power Cord

Currently Running Vintage Tubes And Sounds Great!

Comes As Shown With Original Footswitch Egg

The 1963 Vox AC-30 is an iconic British tube amplifier celebrated for its unmistakable chime, rich harmonics, and dynamic response. Powered by four EL84 output tubes, the AC-30 delivers approximately 30 watts of classic Vox tone, ranging from sparkling cleans to warm, harmonically rich overdrive when pushed. A cornerstone of the British Invasion sound, vintage AC-30s remain highly sought after by players and collectors alike.

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