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Vox AC10C1 1x10" 10-watt Tube Combo Amp

10-watt 1-channel All-tube 1x10" Guitar Combo Amplifier with 2-band EQ, Reverb, and Celestion Speaker
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Classic Vox Tone in a Compact All-tube Amp

From chimey cleans to classic Top-Boost-style crunch, the AC10C1 delivers all-tube tones with legendary Vox panache! This amp drives 10 powerful watts through a Celestion V-type speaker — a combination that Sweetwater Vox fanatics find offers the iconic British-style amplifier tone of its bigger brothers, but at recording- and practice-level volumes. The no-nonsense control scheme of a master volume, a 2-band EQ, and a gain knob allows you to dial in searing tones at bedroom-appropriate levels. However, don’t be fooled by its size! The AC10C1 really cranks when pushed to its limits, and it’s more than suitable for coffee shop gigs and applications where a larger amp might be too much. Finally, the built-in digital reverb adds some space to your sound, and it beautifully captures the magic of a traditional spring reverb tank.

Classic Vox Top Boost tones

Finally, you can have the sought-after Vox Top Boost tone in an all-tube and affordable combination. The Vox AC10C1 gives you that legendary Top Boost tone in the perfect studio-sized package. This expressive amp lets you also dial in clean chime all the way to heavy crunch. A simple 2-band EQ lets you sculpt your tone to perfection. You'll get the historic Vox tones you have been looking for — and more — with the Vox AC10C1.

Tone, tone — and more tone

Although the Vox AC10C1 sports only 10 watts, these are tube watts, and this amp gets louder than you would expect! With 10 watts to kick around, you also get copious tone mojo that you have to fight for in higher-wattage amps. Separate gain and volume controls let you dial in bright cleans to crunchy rhythms at levels that won't get you evicted.

All-tube design

Guitar players love tubes, and a Vox simply wouldn't be a Vox without glowing glass! Just like its big brothers, the Vox AC10C1 combo features two 12AX7 preamp tubes and two EL84 power tubes. This combination gives you the legendary Vox Top Boost tone that's found on countless classic records.

Vox AC10C1 Tube Guitar Amp Combo Features:

  • 10W, all-tube combo loaded with British tone
  • Single channel amp with the classic Top Boost circuitry
  • 12AX7 dual triode vacuum tubes in the preamp stage
  • EL84 pentode tubes in the power stage
  • 10-inch Celestion VX10 custom speaker
  • Highly interactive treble and bass tone controls
  • Master volume control lets you create the perfect degree of gain staging
  • Get clean, chimey Vox tone or powerful overdrive — and everything in between
  • Custom Vox reverb goes from smooth and subtle to big and spacious

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Tube
  • Number of Channels: 1
  • Total Power: 10W RMS
  • Speaker Size: 1 x 10"
  • Preamp Tubes: 2 x 12AX7
  • Power Tubes: 2 x EL84
  • Reverb: Yes
  • EQ: 2-band
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Bias Type: Cathode Biased
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 16.14"
  • Width: 20.47"
  • Depth: 8.27"
  • Weight: 27.12 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: AC10C1

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Rated 5/5

Great Beast of Vox - AC10C1

Vox AC10C1 - Great sound. Inspires you to do more and be better!!! Note this amp has a surface mount circuit board. Be careful with moving it so as to not break the circuit boards. My amp stays rock solid in my home studio for guitar practicing and recording. Bought a 10" Alnico blue speaker, and put it in a solid open back wood cab in a vocal booth for amp recordings. You might find recordings made on the amp itself with a smart phone for demos sound very good.

Note: Tubes in this amp are warranted only for 90 days after purchase. Sweetwater's 2 Year Total Satisfaction Guarantee does not include shipping costs to / from Sweetwater. Repair Techs must do an evaluation to see whether your amp situation is tube related or not. After 90 days, Vox Warranty only covers non-tube related problems. Now you know. Key = People at Sweetwater are A+++++ = Good reason to buy from them.
Music background: Indie Audio Engineer / Guitarist
Rated 5/5

Vox Rocks

My AC10C1 amp is awesome! High quality, simple controls and great sound! Flexible enough for practice or gig work. I recommend it highly!
Music background: Vocalist and budding guitarist.
Rated 5/5

The Hype is Real

As of this writing, there are 98 5-star Sweetwater ratings. Tons of praise for this amp online in other areas, and it is all justified. For those on the fence because of perceived poor-quality perceptions, the reviews online are filled with people who use this amp is real-life circumstances in bars and in church; needless to say, I trust real people and not Reddit / TGP trolls. This amp looks beautiful, sounds phenomenal, and feels study / quality. Is it a $3,000 Mesa Boogie? No, but it sounds just as good, and I have tried a few (Express 5:50, Mark V, and Mark Five: 25). This amp is an absolute bargain for what it's priced at. You can get them used, but I like having the Sweetwater peace-of-mind.

Thanks Colton - this amp rocks.
Music background: Dad Bedroom Player
Rated 5/5

Stereo ac10’s

I like them so much, I bought two and I run them in stereo. I am comtemplating getting a third, buying Brian Mays three switch peddle and run the three amps at a time like he does, but on a smaller scale of course.
Music background: 50 years of playing
Rated 5/5

Awesome amp

...it's a great amp. I've had an ac15 and ac30 when still playing shows in a band. I have been playing an ac4c1 12 the last few years at home but the ac10 sounds way better. Even at low volumes the master volume sounds good set low. The main pleasant surprise was the ac10 I just received from sweetwater came with a full set of JJ tubes! So if you are on the fence about purchasing at least you don't have to swap tubes! It's crazy I'm so surprised it came with a full set of JJ tubes on the standard amp not special edition. Awesome!
Music background: Weekend warrior
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