any thoughts on the Vox AC15???

[rhmcfarland]

We might be showcasing a band pretty soon. The singer plays rthymn, and needs a good amp for that. It doesn't need to be high gain, but a really good tone for rthymn with a Tele. What do you think about the AC15? Are they unreliable?

[Curly]

well, the originals were great, and loud - 15 watts of class A is almost loud enough to gig with

I played one with 2x12's (kinda rare), and it was some of the best tone I've ever had

I don't know about the new ones, though

[captain cavman]

I tried a new one and the crunch tone is greeeaaat !

[mrid]

15 class A watts can overpower a timid drummer!

[jeremy]

the new ac15 that i tried sounded great. nice clean tone with the volume lower and a great overdrive when turned up all the way. itll only get so loud clean but it should be enough to get over a drummer

[Gearjoneser]

I really like Vox AC-15's, mostly because they're like a small AC-30 with rev. and trem. Personally, for a Tele, I think something fatter sounding is better, like a Fender combo with 1-12 2-12,
or a Peavey Delta Blues with a 15 inch speaker.

I like the AC-15's but they have a bright top end, which may or may not be what you want for a Tele. I think Fender type breakup is better for a Tele IMO. I'd suggest hearing your singer/rhythm player with both type of amps, and see which one sits in the mix better.

[rhmcfarland]

thanks for the replies...

I'm not sure where he is with budget right now. The AC15 sounds like it could work, but the reliability is suspect. I mentioned the Dr.Z Z-28, which is modelled after the old Fender Brownface Deluxe. That could be a good one to go with. Of course, the 15 watt Bogner Metro. would be the ultimate, but you got to lay down some serious cash for those, and I don't know if he's up to that right now...

Thanks again!

[Scott_F]

I tried one for a week. Too trebly and thin for my tastes.

[rhmcfarland]

really?

what kind of guitar?