😱 Tone secrets you wish you knew sooner: Vox AC15c1 Tone Hacks😱
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- VOX AC15c1 TONE HACKS: YOU MUST KNOW THIS!
If you find that while using the Normal channel on your AC15, that there is very little bass in your signal, well you are out of luck. Or are you? I found these tone hacks about two years when I was messing about in the studio. I thought I would share it with you and hopefully it can help you out.
The trick works on AC30 as well as AC15 amps. If you prefer the TB channel, you can crank up the Normal channel volume to get an extra kick in volume and low end.
Let me know what you think of this!
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0:00 VOX AC15c1 TONE HACKS
0:27 Gear used for demo
1:00 Typical way to dial in the AC15
1:49 First demo
2:13 TONE HACK #1
3:03 TONE HACK #2
3:39 TONE HACK #3
4:49 Drawback to this technique
5:07 Demo of TONE HACK #3 with a LP Jr
6:13 Bonus tip
6:30 Reverb master volume difference A/B test
7:23 Thoughts
7:32 Question of the Day
7:44 Additional tip for TB channel
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I use the top boost channel. I get it out about once every 6 months when the kids aren’t home screaming or telling me “it’s too loud.” The man holding me down. I pull out my telecaster and spent about a half hour trying to remember that one song by that band I like, where he does that one cool thing, you know the one? I used to know how that song went. Then I pull out the Les Paul, get distracted by something else, and take a nap on the couch. All on the top boost channel. That’s my tone.
you are the man
Challis Venstra Man I relate!! Same here brother.
You are me in 10 years
Cheers mate...this comment made my day
"The man holding me down." 😅😅😅 always.
Crapped my pants when you first messed with the Top Boost volume and it affected the normal channel. That is a game changer.
I hope you were able to salvage those pants my friend, nothing worse than a mishap like that. ;) Have you tried this technique yet? If so, what did you think of it?
SAME. I was like 😳
I have had an AC15h1TV Handwired for many years. I nearly only use the Channel 1 (EF86) for its warmth and noiseless advantage. However, the treble was every so slightly blunt or dull and switching the brightness on would be too harsh to my taste. While using the channel 1, I always used the Channel 2 volume off but this video really opened up a world of possibilities.
I just went to my original setting (Channel 1, no brightness, bass shift 1, pentode mode) and opened up slightly the volume of the channel 2 while adjusting the bass and treble... WOW!!! Amazing! The sound is much more defined, mainly in the treble. It keeps the warmth of the Channel 1 but the eq seems much more balanced and sweet!!
Thank you so much for these tips!!!
You are most welcome. You are the first to confirm that it works with the hand-wired amps. These amps sound different compared to the AC15C1, but they still have enough similarities that permit this hack to work. I am happy to hear this. If you have not watched my new Tone Hacks video, I have even more tips in there for you. Here's the link: czcams.com/video/qRFBYM0r7R4/video.html
Your time stamps in the description is a godsend! Thank you!
Glad it helped!
This was an awesome video! I prefer the Normal channel, and you just made me LOVE IT A LOT MORE.
+Omar Jauhari LOL awesome dude! Normal channel for the win! Cheers
One of the best demos I have seen. I am always experimenting cuz curiosity so I appreciate your effort!
Thanks autodivision, I love to experiment as well. I got other videos such as this coming real soon. Stay tuned, cheers!
this was hell of a helpful video! Thank you so much.
Have you seen this one too?
Thank you for making this!! You are a legend!
+Matthew Nijland oh jeez, I wouldn’t say I’m a legend lol. Did you watch my new Tone Hacks? Here’s the link if you have not seen it: czcams.com/video/qRFBYM0r7R4/video.html
This video helped me immensely! It's like having a whole new amp!
Great little tip. I have an AC15 2x12 and I love it when compared to some other amps I’ve used. But this should help me tweak it a bit more as I’m not a fan of TB when paired with pedals.
Look forward through more of your content, and I hope your channel continues to grow.
I’m glad the tip is useful. I have more videos coming and you should be able to watch them soon. In the mean time there are a few more videos on the AC15 on this channel. Thanks for the kind words. Cheers
Thanks for the info! I will try these tricks tomorrow. I have an AC15C1 with a Greenback in it. Was thinking of buying the Alnico Blue and putting different tubes in it.
I have only just come across this and the beauty of it is that it makes a massive improvement to this channel. I feel a bit of a clown for not having spent the time to experiment but then the changes in tone are incremental and they only really become obvious when one maxes out the various controls. Really great suggestion so thank you.
Not many people knew about this when I published this video, so no need to feel silly. 😉
Can you see yourself using this from now on?
@@TheToneLounge I already am. I have a band rehearsal tomorrow night and I will be interested to see if the fuller sound is detectable in that context. It was certainly a noticeable difference in my practice room. I now need to spend a bit more time with your channel. Thanks again.
Let me know how that goes, curious to hear your thoughts.
Picked my amp up from repairs and re-valve this morning and tried it ... do believe the tone had more meat on the bone! thankyou
+gerry stevenson that’s great! More hours of play time and enjoyment. Rock on!
DUDE, AWSOME HACK!!!!! I own a Vox AC 15 C1 < a year. As a big slide player you just gave me the voice I was looking for. Love the amp even more now!!
I love hearing this Michael! I’m glad that the video served it’s purpose. Be sure to check out more videos on here, I am all about the AC15! Cheers
Great demo, thanks !!
Thanks Steve. Did you try this technique, and what did you think of it?
Great video - thanks for the tips!
My pleasure. Check this one out for additional tips. czcams.com/video/qRFBYM0r7R4/video.html
Great Video! Can‘t wait to check it out on my new AC15! By the way, I really liked the things you played!
Let me know how you like it! Cheers
It actually works :o Thanks! Nice channel!
+Perasis thanks buddy! Glad it’s working for you.
Excellent choice of amp Vox for me all the way. The AC 15 is fantastic - I tend to use pedals for a lot of swooshy delays and reverbs with the amp reverb mid way. (tuner - Comp - boost - tone/klon & Chorus - reverb - delay - delay short - volume/expression). I turn up my amp and down the guitar, I can always add as I require from the volume knob or pedal etc. The amp is more likely to be some metres behind me on stage I can't keep popping backward to set it, once it's done it's done. I used to use 2 AC 15's one clean one dirty.
I play for fun now and i'm retired I did most of my career behind a huge Premiere or Ludwig kit.
Hey Mark, I'm a huge fan of Vox amplifiers as well. Sounds like you and I do something similar, as I ride my volume on the guitar as well. I just changed the pots on my LP Junior and I'm way more satisfied with the results when playing with the guitar pots. I think the AC line is a fantastic choice for pedals, I'm getting great results with a TC Electronic G-System. Your idea of using two AC15's has crossed my mind as well. I love the dirty tone and clean tone, but sadly can't toggle between them. I'm still searching for an overdrive pedal that might be less expensive and gets me closer to the drive tone I want.
By the way, did you see my new tone hacks video? I have even more tips in that one. Cheers
Just got a Vox AC15 C2 - thanks so much for the tip, will definitely try this.
+spud2go congrats on the new amp. Be sure to watch the other videos in the series too.
AC15 series: czcams.com/play/PLeAo3au6SN1mEE4I1YYC2GtP7Y9sZ4VKT.html
I have a Vox ac30 c2 and I didn't now this you have explained. The sound is totally different now, thanks!!!
My pleasure.
that was good, nice tips, thx!
My pleasure.
Just ordered the VOX AC15C1 ! Will use this tip! Cheers!
Here is a pretty extensive playlist I created all about the AC15. I hope it helps.
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Excellent, thanks for that - I've just bought an AC15C1 - really useful!!
Glad it was helpful. Which speaker came with yours?
DUDE!!!! Thank you for sharing this!!!!!
+Moreno Brazilian Jiu Jitsu you are most welcomed
I got the ac15c1 today. I couldn’t deal with the Marshall dsl 20hr popping when I change channels and effects loop issues . I’m happier now I finally have a clean tone and reverb that sounds like I wanted. I will try these tricks thanks for the thorough review.
Right on! I'll be posting a new video soon where I'll be giving a bunch of useful tips for the AC15. Be sure to pop by and watch it. In the mean time you can watch this playlist to help you along. Let me know if you have any specific questions that I can help you with. Cheers
AC15 series:
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I've thanked you before.
And I have to thank you again for all of your fantastic videos and perfectly paced presentation and cool playing.
You really encourage experimentation and always sound musical and song oriented.
I love my AC15C2 now.Before, I wasn't knowledgeable enough about how it likes to breathe.
THANKS for your guidance 👍
You're very welcome! Let me know if there is anything else you are looking for.
Awesome Vid! I've been struggling to get a great sound and this will definitely help and I need all the help I can get!
I'm happy to help out. Here is a series that will help you get started! czcams.com/play/PLeAo3au6SN1mEE4I1YYC2GtP7Y9sZ4VKT.html
So great. I really appreciate you!
Thanks for the kind words.
Thanks for this video man! I just bought an AC15 and I've been struggling dialing it in as I have played twins my whole life. This trick is awesome!
Hey Tyler, I’m glad you found the video helpful. This is why I put it up in the first place. I’ll be posting another video soon where I’ll show the pros and cons of the Normal vs TB channel. I have other tips in that video too. Cheers
I just switched to Vox and I agree it takes a lot of time and work to adjust the knobs to where I like the tone but it was worth it( and fun).Once i got it dialed in the tone is second to none in my opinion.I spent a lot of time with the Vox and a Fender and the Vox won me over .Now I want to trade my AC30 combo in for a Vox head and cab.
Yeah, Vox is a strange beast. If you know how to dial it in, you are rewarded with great tones. If you don’t, you’ll want to get rid of your amp.
That is why I have decided to focus my content on Vox amps, I think that by sharing tips, people will get better results out of their gear.
Speaking of which, did you see my new version of the tone hack? Cheers
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Thank You for this !
My pleasure!
I really, really like the AC-15. Everything about it. Looks fantastic, sounds incredible. Thanks.
Thanks a ton! Do you own one? Or have you tried one ?
@@TheToneLounge i would love to get one. Budget says otherwise. Stuck with my old Peavey. Oh well, can't complain. The Vox amps sure are nice though.
Great video. thanks for sharing.
You are most welcome Ruben.
Wow. I’m late to watch this video. Great video by the way. I love my ac15 and wanted to add..there is like 538 comments,, ok that’s accounting for the reply’s fair enough, but still you replied to each and every one wow. That is amazing and just shows your dedication to this channel this amp playing and most Important, helping people. That’s amazing brother. Thank you. SUBSCRIBED'!!!
Hi Chris,
Thanks for joining the TTL community. I appreciate when people leave comments, so I love answering questions and comments.
Let me know if you are looking for anything specific, I most likely have video on the topic. Cheers
Good tip, I bought 10 years ago and keep it, so versatile, sounds great with my strat loaded with 69CS and my Charvel So Cal with a cruch box, I use the bright channel but made the mod of cutting a transistor. Don't remember exactly but sounds superb.
Jorge Martín Pellegrino I love the AC15! Great amp with great tones. Have you seen the second part to this video?
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I Love my AC15C2. Thanks for share this usefull trick
Hey Omar, you are most welcomed. The AC15C2 is killer! Cheers
Can you use ac15c2 in lives? Is enough for watts?
Absolutely! Keep in mind that it depends on the style of music and how loud your band is.
Nice!!
I really like using both channels at once with an ABY and keeping master low while balancing the normal and top boost volume to taste, but cool info about the crosstalk between channels! Thanks
An ABY pedal is a great way to do it. Especially if you want to switch back and forth between both inputs.
Great video good sir! Bring us some more!
Will do. I'm working on editing video 6 right now. I'll be dropping new content every Thursday!
Very informative video. 👍🏻
+Jeremy Hess thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Tip with cranking up master volume really helped me :)
I’m glad to hear that. Did you check out this other video? czcams.com/video/qRFBYM0r7R4/video.html
Awesome tip!!!!
Be sure to watch part two of the Tone Hacks!
Wow. I had no idea. I’m going to go plug in my AC15 and try this out. Thanks. Man.
Hey Mike, you are most welcomed. Let me know how you like it. Cheers
really helpful video! I think I‘m gonna get one :)
let me know if you do. Would you go Greenback or Blue for the speaker?
Awesome trick man! It also works on my ac30
Thanks!
That's killer. Will you be using this trick at all?
Helpful video!
I’m glad it helped. Cheers
Great playing and tone dude, cheers
+Tomy Sabbath thanks buddy! Cheers
Thx for the tip !
Glad to help.
AC15 is classic awesome amp. Your tips were really usefull. :)
+JayAlexFin thanks for your feedback, glad that the tips were useful. Cheers
I just tried this with my amp, the bleedover from top boost is actually alot, i turned "Normal" channel volume all the way down, and the top boost channel was loud. It does sound fat when the two channels are mixed though, and I actually liked it. thanks for the tip!
Hope it was helpful. In vase you missed it, I have more tips just like this in the video below. Cheers
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this is crazy. I thought the title was clickbait, but these are actually really great tricks
+stenyxx nope, no clickbait. Just looking to help people get the best out of their amp. Thanks for watching.
Great Vid Great Tips
Cheers Mate
+buska100 thank you. Glad you enjoyed it! ;)
Best Vox Ac 15 video
Thanks a lot.......
amazing, thank you
You are most welcome Artur!
I'll try that , thanks!
Did you ever try it? How did it work out for you? Sorry for the 1 year late reply, YT was bugging up on my channel and most comments went unnoticed. They dumped all of them on me today lol. Cheers
Luv both guitars and the amp.
It’s a great combination! Cheers
You are genius! I just fixed my amp :))) Thank you, this is unique information I never met before
I'm no genius, I assure you! I just got lucky stumbling on this little happy accident!
Ooooh. Nice
I was looking for this video because I wasn’t sure if this was how it supposed to work. My top boost channel was almost dead, read on the internet and it was the v2 tube. Swapped with a tung sol and it came back to life. Then my reverb started to act weird, I swapped RCA cables, Problem solve. Started to mess with controls and notice this. It’s a game changer. This amp is a beast!
It sure is! I love the Vox sound. When dialled in correctly, there are some awesome tones in that amp.
You gotta love the AV15 C1 great amp. And yes I prefer the normal channel but this I must try.
+Keith Carter let me know how you like it, and if you look at the first comment on this video, you’ll see a link to my new tone hacks video.
Great tone and amazing playing! Fucking top review, man! 👍
Thanks Nikki! Did you check out the new Tone Hacks I did? If not, here it is. Cheers
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Smart guy. Thank you.
Glad it helped
Vox should sell that as a feature. Great job on those vids, thanks for taking the time
Maybe one day! My pleasure my friend. Have you seen the whole series about the AC15? I have 33 videos and always adding new content. Cheers
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Just tried this and you sir are my hero! Many many thanks . Like I just got a new amp. Pedals sound like gold now
Did you watch the new Tone Hacks video I just put out today? I have even more tips!
So what is your amp setup now? I cant find good sound of my vox :(
@@teemujarvinen6260 you've come to the right place my friend. Just watch the video in this link:
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Teemu Järvinen pretty much just what his video says. I’ve started using a radial aby for more tone shaping. Master full. Mostly normal channel with top boost blended in for top end. Just depends how loud I can be. Reverb to taste. I’ve Learned over the past few months that are using your guitars volume and tone knobs with the ac15 can really do wonders. Also try tone cut about halfway. Another cool trick is to turn tremolo depth to zero and rate to max or maybe it’s vice versa. But yeah this dude knows his stuff . Hope you find your sound
Teemu Järvinen Also if you’re using more gain try turning your treble past halfway and cut your bass under half way makes it less muddy
Thanks so much for this one too! Certainly top tips again. Your videos are so massively informative and very well made, I could not possibly ask for more. As a Vox AC-15 and AC-10 owner, I have learned so much watching them. So hats off. The tones are superb and playing is top notch. Spending a day in quarantine at the moment and I think I will test this video’s hack (TB volume cranked) now. What would you say is the essential tip for getting great tones at low volume levels? I see you usually have master volume cranked up all the way and perhaps have channel volume around 9 or 10, if I am being correct? Anyway, keep up the good work. Greetings from Finland.
My pleasure! Glad to see that the information is helpful. Yeah, with the master at least halfway up, and setting your channel volume to taste yields the best results in my opinion.
That’s why I like the AC30 & combining the TB + normal channels. But I agree with you on everything you said in this vid.👍
Right on!
Super neat trick
Here are a few more:
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thank u. definetly helps
That’s awesome, thanks for sharing! Did you watch the second “Tone Hacks “ video?
DUDE THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS. I use a fender classic player series and it has some hot pickups. I get that hiss from it but whatever. I also noticed it has A LOT of high end, so this helps. Thanks man!😁
Paulo, you are most welcomed! Glad this works for you. The hiss is normal, but not too loud, so you’ll learn to tune it out lol. Cheers
I do this too but the other way around. I use the Top Boost and add some Normal channel volume for extra bassp
That's cool! Are you finding this technique too noisy? Or did you find a way to reduce the hiss?
Very good vid 👍
Glad you enjoyed! Have you tried this yet?
A-ha! That's why the Reverb on a Vox sounds so good! You nailed it!
Thanks Terry! What’s your amp of choice? AC15 or AC30?
@@TheToneLounge I have the AC15C1. I've found one speaker to be fine, but wonder what I'm missing out on w/ an AC30.
It would be unnecessarily LOUD, but what are the perks that drive people towards an AC30 over the 15?
If you don't mind imparting a little bit o' insight. :)
Thanks for the link, dudes! There's some other good vids that I may have lost in the pile. as well. Much appreciated. :)
Love to see you rocking that 2015 Gibson without Shame. Wave on
Yeah, it's a great little guitar. Nothing to be ashamed of :)
Damn bro!! NICE!
Sorry for the 1 year late reply, YT was bugging up on my channel and most comments went unnoticed. They dumped all of them on me today lol. Cheers
I wish i saw this video when i had a ac15. Great tip, thanks.
Perfect..👌
Thanks a lot 😊
I’m a little late to the game, but I just got an AC 15 and I’m finding your videos very helpful. Thank you!
Glad you like them! Is there any specific info that you are looking for?
Funny thing.
Got rid of the Ac15 only to buy another one a year later. Checking your videos again and I find my original post, with your response. I Never saw the notification for your response. 😂
Thanks for this video. Yeah, I know it’s 4 years old. I’m picking up one of these amps tomorrow.
The video is old, but the information is still relevant. At least I hope it is lol. Let me know what you think of the amp once you have it. Cheers
I barely have the TB channel on and mix it with the normal channel. My ac30cc2 is in for repair at the moment but I'm giving this a burst when I get the amp back. Many thanks.
+gerry stevenson you are most welcome. Let me know how you like it. Also, check out my new tone hacks video, plenty of other tips in that one.
goot to know... dude...nice work
Let me know what you think of it once you try it.
Someone that has done his homework, Thanks GREAT!!
+Robert Brown thank you sir. Be on the look out, I have a top 10 tone tips video coming very soon.
Brilliant
Have you tried it yet?
Subscribed!
Welcome to the channel, glad to have you!
I have many Amps, but the AC15 - C2 is the WIN !!! Congrats for you Channell, Sucess always !!! Thank you !!!!
Thanks Daniel! The Ac15 C2 is a great amp. What speakers are in yours?
@@TheToneLounge Hi dear friend. The speaker is the stock Greenback. I have this Amp for about 12 years now. I'm thinking in change it for a speaker made here in Brasil... but in the same time i love the Greenbacks ... One other thing (i don't know if you already made a review), i discovered your great channell a little time ago ... I love the Boss - SD1 into this Amp, for me fits perfectly as a medium drive !! Thank you for your feedback, keep the amazing work !!! King regards from Brasil !!!!
Hi,
I own a AC15 twin. Until yesterday I was using top boost channel as my main entry. Then I tried this new setting! And I have to say that it changes everything. The tone gets fatter without loosing the clearness of the sound. I was already in love with my vox but I think we gonna start to sleep together by now!!!! By the way sorry for my english, I'm french!!!!!
I'm glad this tip helped you. En passant, je parle français. Mon français écrit est pitoyable, mais bon. I find it easier to write in English (the curse of being bilingual). Be sure to check out the other videos in the AC15 series. I just dropped a new video today, where I do a shootout between the AC15 and a Mini Superbeetle. Cheers
thank you man for these advices! Can we input both channel like on the Marshall ?
cheers
+Carra Nen you’ll need an A/B/Y pedal for that. That way you can chose either the TB channel, Normal or both at the same time.
I use an AB pedal plugged in both channels and then switch both channels on.The controls and the Top boost seem to boost overall output. Great tips ,but with the pedal you get much more out of it.
Oh, I have a video all about the ABY pedal:
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I heard about this. Have to try it.
Waitjng for my ac15 to be delivered and this one video and comment section will keep me busy for awhile ….never occured to me to have an aby pedal used like this …ithunk i heard two guitars could plug i. At the same time, so was gonna possibly have a humbucker and single coil in at all times but this seems a better option to try .ty
I have not. But I will ASAP!thanks again
+dakillins1982 let me know if you can’t find it.
Cool stuff man. Subscribed 👍🏻
Recently I got a ac15cc1 from 2006 to 2010 era. I like the amp as a little back up amp and today I put a Greenback in it and took out the nasty Vox Wharfdale speaker that came in it originally back in the day.
Only thing I don't like is it only has top boost channel, and I have Treble on zero and it's still way too bright 😂. Greenback has made it sound miles better though for sure.
Now I want the ac15c1 so I can run my board all through the normal channel and forget the top boost channel tbh, its cool but too bright for my liking.
Apart from mine being the older one with top boost channel I love the little thing. It does sound pretty cool cranked.
Awesome! Glad to have you in the TTL community. Your version of the AC15 is cool. I prefer the AC15c1 because it has the Normal channel.
If you get a chance, go to a music store and try one out. It's such a killer little amp.
If you haven't had a chance to, here is a series well worth watching to get you started with these amps:
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Normal channel all the way, i’ve changed the chinese stock tubes for Tung-Sol gold and now the Vox has more headroom, i can’t cranky all the volume. I’m using King of Tone , morning Glory, mini TS and Hall of fame 2 aswell.
Telecaster CS , its such an amazing tone
Sounds like an awesome rig! I’m waiting for the tubes in mine to start acting up before changing the tubes. Is there a particular reason why you chose Tung-Sol? I know many people suggest JJs. Cheers
nice, benefits from twiddling knobs, I've found that with my BJ fi I put the treble at 9 O'clock, mid cut all the way or no more than 9 O'clock and bass up all the way the overly bright tone is tamed well too, that's with a strat. I generally prefer to start with clean tone, then get dirty with a pedal, without a pedal I like both, like to use clean and OD sounds in most songs
I like to keep the amp clean as well and just use pedals for dirt. I find my Wampler Ecstasy rather hard to beat for crunch tones. Understanding how to dial in a Vox is crucial in order to get the best tone. Have you seen my second tone hacks video?
Awesome tip on the normal channel bleedover topboost. I took it a bit further... Try the same thing. (Jack in the normal), Master Vol at 2 oclock, and then completely turn down the normal volume and notice the heavy bass you suddenly get from turning up the volume on the topboost and adding bass as well.
Hi Sofus, I’ll give that a shot later today. I’m glad to see that you found your own “hack” with the AC15. Many people complain about this amp not having enough low end, but by using it this way we can make that amp rumble. Thanks for your tip, looking forward to try it. Cheers
Sure thing, you did all the work, I just stumbled upon the extra extra bass :-)
Sofus Comer it’s team work dude lol
Whoa@! Thanks great tip
I’m glad that you enjoyed it. Cheers
@@TheToneLounge what do you think of the new AC30S1? It's the new 1x12 30W. I really dig the AC15C1 and use it for indoors smaller gigs but outdoors it lacks power (well breaks up too early). So I use a Lonestar 2x12...the weight kills me and it gave me a hernia!. Looking for more power in a lighter package.
+M5guitar1 I do not have experience with this new line of AC30, but I did own an AC30cc1 which looks to be very similar.
The AC30 will give you more headroom for sure. As far as your AC15 is concerned, if you use the Normal channel instead of the TB, you’ll get more headroom.
Also, using a compressor pedal might also help control your dynamics and create more clean headroom too.
If I try out one of the new AC30’s I will let you know how I feel about it...and even do a review!
I just found this video! I've been using an splitter pedal (A and B config) so I'm able to plug two cables into both normal and boost channels and it works great.
That's the best way to do it. Are you using a buffered ABY?
@@TheToneLounge No, it's a Radial passive splitter.
Ok the man in that tone lounge is a serious master.
Thank you Sensei!
First time being called a Sensei! 🤪 have you tried this hack yet?
@@TheToneLounge Sensei, you try this hack, you are called a Sensei.
I try this hack, I am called failed tone hacker.
Is it too bad not every single student can reach the level of his master?
You learn, practice and apply the teachings and you too will become a master!
Always plugged into TB, never really gave normal a go. I'll give this hack a shot on my AC15 and see what this is all about!!
+Clayton Glore of course. Drop me a line, let me know if it working for you. Cheers
Vox makes AC30CC2 that has a input link that allows you to blend top boost and normal channel. I always play with this set up. Blend the best of both channels. Not sure if they still make this amp but if you can get one with the Alnico Blues (x series) they do sound amazing.
To blend the channels, simply plug into the upper Top Boost input and move the switch to the
“down” position and you can now blend the Top Boost and Normal channels.
That's a cool feature. I will definitely try that out if I ever see one. Do you prefer one channel over the other, or always use both at the same time?
Always together with link engaged...........roll up the channels to taste..........they should make all the VOX amps this way.....not sure why they don't.@@TheToneLounge
Eu combino os dois canais do vox... mas, vou testar dessa forma também para ver o resultado, bacana o video... Legal!
Great video man! Thanks for this tip. Also I want to know what type of song you play on 1:50 I love that intro. Thanks again!
Glad you liked it! That’s one of my songs. I should probably do something with it.
@@TheToneLounge Great song man. That intro gets me so much. I should wait for that.
At some point I'll make the time to record my own solo album. :)