Vox AC4TV

noname · February 17th, 2010, 09:58 AM

Does anyone have one of these? it is the little 4 watt amp that has the output control so you can turn it down to 1/4 watt of output. apparently it lets you fully saturate the tube, while playing quietly enough that you neighbors don't call the fuzz.

I am intrigued. MF has an 8" speaker model for about $180 with shipping.

I am always interested in shopping for gear rather than putting effort into improving my playing. I am pretty sure that if I had one of these, the sun would shine brighter, people would be nice to each other and I would sound like all of my guitar heros rolled into one.

johnreardon · February 17th, 2010, 10:45 AM

My son has bought the 10 inch speaker version. Great amp, but be aware they are very loud even at the 1/4 watt level. The other night he hardly had the volume turned on at 1/4 w and his LP was blasting. He really needs to use his guitar volume to turn down.

The 8 inch speaker versions are supposed to be a bit more treble, but not so punchy as the 10

noname · February 17th, 2010, 10:49 AM

I read somewhere that one of the versions goes down to 1/10 watt.

Wally · February 17th, 2010, 12:19 PM

[quote=johnreardon;41293]The other night he hardly had the volume turned on at 1/4 w and his LP was blasting. He really needs to use his guitar volume to turn down./QUOTE]

LOL John. Then his amp wouldn't give him the distortion that he is seeking, right? 1/4 watt is a bit more than 25% of the 4 watt output in volume, adn when maxxed out that little amp will produce more than 4 watts or 1/4 watts...whichever output is selected. Headphones.....all of these little amps need headphone jacks. Then, guitarists wouldn't bother their neighbors, maybe.

craigh · February 17th, 2010, 06:12 PM

The 8" speaker version has 4, 1 & 1/10 watt. I found the 1/10 is too weak. The 1 watt is perfect for my situation. I agree, it should have a headphone jack.

Craig

johnreardon · February 18th, 2010, 08:53 AM

[quote=Wally;41305]

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Originally Posted by johnreardon

The other night he hardly had the volume turned on at 1/4 w and his LP was blasting. He really needs to use his guitar volume to turn down./QUOTE]

LOL John. Then his amp wouldn't give him the distortion that he is seeking, right? 1/4 watt is a bit more than 25% of the 4 watt output in volume, adn when maxxed out that little amp will produce more than 4 watts or 1/4 watts...whichever output is selected. Headphones.....all of these little amps need headphone jacks. Then, guitarists wouldn't bother their neighbors, maybe.

Yep some people don't realise that watts are not a linear progression

northbendbob · March 7th, 2010, 06:24 PM

I have the AC4TV w/ 10" speaker... using a stock PRS SE semi hollow. I use the 1/4 watt in the house and the bridge p/u has a really nice natural distortion... I got it for $187.00 at my local guitar center... I really like it.