VOX AC10C1 tube replacement

[Blueshail8]

Hi,
I'm thinking about getting an Vox ac10c1 and some spare tube. What kind of tube should I get? By the way, how long will the original one last :nervous:

 

[Silence Kid]

Re: VOX AC10C1 tube replacement

I have an AC4C1 , similar overall character. I found a much more reasonable range of available tones by using NOS RFT 12AX7s, which cause the amp to have a vastly darker character, and JJ EL84 . Don't even want to replace the speaker now. In my experience the Chinese tubes are variable in sound and longevity.