The legendary sound of VOX Amplification begins with Dick Denney, a young amplifier designer who began working for England’s JMI Corporation in 1957. Dick, a guitarist himself, had his finger on the pulse of the rapidly evolving world of the electric guitar in the late 1950’s and worked tirelessly with the JMI staff to design an amplifier that could offer the volume and sustain that guitarists of the time were craving. The result of their work was introduced to the world in January of 1958. This amplifier, dubbed the AC1/15, marked the very first appearance of the VOX name on a guitar amplifier and thus began an institution that has thrived for nearly 60 years. Later shortened to the AC15, this amplifier quickly became the choice of London’s top guitarists, including Vic Flick who used an AC15 on his iconic recording of the “James Bond Theme”.
With Rock ‘n’ Roll on the rise in the spring of 1960, Dick Denney and the VOX crew quickly recognized that London’s up and coming bands were craving more power from their amplifiers. Rather than design an entirely new amplifier from scratch, Denney decided to stick with what he knew was a winning design and doubled the power of his beloved AC15. To accommodate the increased power of this amplifier, Denney saw it fit to expand the dimensions of the amplifier’s cabinet and add an additional speaker. The resulting amplifier was dubbed the AC30/4 Twin. Boasting 30 watts, two 12” Celestion speakers, four inputs, and two channels – Normal and Vibrato, the AC30/4 Twin was a hit amongst Rock ‘n’ Rollers in London, and quickly established VOX as the most desired amplifier in all of Britain.
In July of 1962 two young lads from Liverpool would acquire their very first VOX amplifiers, an AC15 Twin and a Top Boost equipped AC30 Twin. Later that year, the group would emerge from the studio with a song called “Love Me Do” and change the world of popular music forever. The unforgettable sound of their jangling guitars would become the standard for great guitar tone for decades. This song, and the frenzy that was to follow this young group in the months to come, would result in VOX becoming the most sought after guitar amplifier in the world.
The massive success achieved by VOX in the 1960s laid the foundation for the legacy that continues to thrive nearly 60 years later. Many of the same amplifiers that artists relied on back then are still going strong today. Amplifiers like the AC4, AC15, and AC30 are still the most popular VOX products amongst guitarists seeking that classic chime.
VOX Amplification has also carried on the tradition of innovation began by Dick Denney in the late 1950’s. Many of VOX’s current products, like the critically acclaimed Valvetronix+ and Night Train G2 Series, incorporate cutting edge technology into their designs to achieve unprecedented tonal flexibility. With the ability to offer both classic, all-tube designs and sophisticated modeling technology, VOX Amplification has an amplifier that will suit the needs of any modern guitarist.
The sound of VOX amplifiers has left a lasting impact on popular music that still reverberates today. The most influential artists in the world continue to rely on VOX amplifiers to deliver world-class tone in the finest studios and on the biggest stages around the globe. Find your voice with VOX
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Article number 8044690VOX AC10C1
A modern take on VOX classic design. More portable than the AC15 and more powerful than the AC4.
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Article number 8044729Vox AC15C1-G12C Combo with "Warehouse Speaker"
All-new limited edition of AC15C1 featuring Warehouse Guitar Speaker!
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Article number 8044730VOX AC15C1-TTBM-W Combo Limited Edition
The AC15 Custom is now available in a black and maroon two-tone color model
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Article number 8044723VOX AC15C1X
The VOX AC15 is the amp that started it all. Boasting both a Normal and Top Boost channel, the AC15C1X is an...
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Article number 8044722VOX AC15C2
The AC15 Custom Twin adds a second 12” Celestion G12M Greenback speaker to the mix, thus enhancing the full,...
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Article number 8044725VOX AC15CH
The AC15CH Tube Amplifier inherit the classic VOX look and sound. Just like the other amps in VOX Custom...
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Article number 8041899VOX AC30-RADIO AM/FM and Clock
VOX AC30 Radio STEREO RADIO & PORTABLE SPEAKER A must-have item for VOX fans! Introducing the AC30 Radio, a...
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Article number 8044732VOX AC30C2
The AC30 expands on the captivating sound of its little brother AC15 by doubling the wattage. Employing a...
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Article number 8044745VOX AC30C2-TTBM-W Combo Limited Edition
The AC30 Custom is now available in a black and maroon two-tone color model
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Article number 8044746VOX AC30C2-VB COMBO Limited Edition, Vintage Black.
The AC30 Custom is now available in a vintage black color model
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Article number 8044734VOX AC30C2X
The AC30 expands on the captivating sound of its little brother AC15 by doubling the wattage. Employing a...
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Article number 8044735VOX AC30CH AMPLIFIER
The AC30CH Tube Amplifier inherit the classic VOX look and sound. Just like the other amps in VOX Custom...
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Article number 8043032VOX AC30HW2
A tribute to the most iconic VOX amplifier of all time, the AC30 Hand-Wired Head amplifier possesses a rich,...
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Article number 8043034VOX AC30HW2X
A tribute to the most iconic VOX amplifier of all time, the AC30 Hand-Wired amplifier possesses a rich,...
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Article number 8044714VOX AC4C1-12-VB COMBO limited Edition, Vintage Black
The AC4 Custom is now available in a vintage black color model
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Article number 8046820VOX ADIO-AIR-BS
The VOX Adio Air BS is perfect for today’s bassist, providing a wide range of modern and classic sounds...
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Article number 8047121VOX AmPhone AC30
Just plug in your instrument, and enjoy serious VOX AC30 sounds and superb comfort. amPhones are created using...
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Article number 8047124VOX AmPhone BASS
Just plug in your instrument, and enjoy wide and fat bass sounds and superb comfort. amPhones are created...
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Article number 8047122VOX AmPhone LEAD
Just plug in your instrument, and enjoy serious classic crunch of a UK-made 100W amp and superb comfort....
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Article number 8047190Vox AP2-CAB
The new amPlug 2 Cabinet features increased power and can now be used as a stand-alone mini-amp!
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Article number 8047197VOX AP2-CL
VOX amPlug 2 Clean Headphone guitar amplifier
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Article number 8047198VOX AP2-LD
VOX amPlug 2 Lead Headphone guitar amplifier
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Article number 8047193VOX AP2-MT
The amPlug is the simplest way to get serious sound; occupying virtually no space, it's an ideal choice for...
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Article number 8048220VOX BC-S66-BK Bobcat Guitar, Black.
Back to the British Invasion, Introducing the Bobcat V90 and Bobcat S66, semi-hollow guitars with a vintage...







