"Buy it with Celestions!"

This reviewer purchased this item from Same Day Music.

Feature:
The reverb sounds good, and the tremolo does too I guess... but I don't use the tremolo, so it doesn't matter to me. It comes with a footswitch for the reverb and tremolo, which is cool; I set the reverb to my preference and plug in the footswitch to turn it on and off. It's basically like having a pretty good reverb pedal. As far as the channels go... the Normal channel is excellent. It gets the more vintage sound, with lots of good mid-range. The Top Boost is more harsh and kind of confusing. It seems hard to get good mid-range, and the overdrive is somewhat overbearing... and I still have no idea what the Standard/Custom switch does. One of the coolest features, though, is the capability to blend the two channels; you can either get a more edgy clean sound (not the guy from U2... just a way of describing this) or a more balanced and reasonable overdrive. That said, I prefer to run through the Normal channel clean and use my Ibanez Tube Screamer for overdrive. It's an easier switch, and sounds great.

Quality:
Great quality. It looks perfect, and sounds great. I don't see why it wouldn't last me a long, long time.

Value:
You get what you pay for.

Desirability:
Do I even have to say anything here? It's a Vox AC30.

Sound:
It sounds awesome. It's a very powerful amp, so it doesn't lose its tone when it's miked. I use a Shure SM57 when I put it through a sound system, and if anything, it even has more chime and dynamics than when it's not miked. Nothing is as good as the AC30s from the 60s, but this is the best thing outside of the vintage models. I got the CC2X with the classic Celestion Blue speakers, and I recommend spending the extra money for the better speakers. The others don't sound horrible, but think about it: AC30s are meant to have Celestion Blues. That's what the vintage models have, and they're a part of the AC30's classic sound. Just get the Blues. The biggest difference between the two types of speakers is clarity in sound and tone. Compared to the Blues, the Vox speakers sound really muffled and kinda distorted. Not in an overbearing way, but the Blues are simply BETTER. As a buyer, I can say I considered getting the cheaper model, but chose the best in the end. I'm glad I did, and I highly recommend it.

Ease of Use:
Pretty easy. It's a little confusing at first, but here are some videos that helped me understand it... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI4tuvWAyys http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaxfPaEm9rs Like I said before, the Top Boost channel is harder to navigate. But I don't hate it or anything...

Support:
No idea. I've never needed it.

Overall:
I'm not getting rid of it.

"This Is The Vox AC30 Of ALL Times!!"

Feature:
You get a foot switch and stereo cable for the Reverb and Tremelo section, but you can skip that if you like and control it from the amp ( I do ). The channel blending switch is a great idea, as is the selectable power levels for different sized venues and saving on tube life. The smoothing feature allows you to go completely balls out, or go for a totally traditional or "standard" sound. The birch cabinet is solid, nice construction and workmanship. Vox really hit one out of the park here, I have no complaint whatsoever, except that I had to wait about four decades to have the AC 30 of my dreams. I'm telling you, this Has the sound, reliability, the look and alot of features that the originals don't. I'll take my AC30CC2 over a vintage amp any day, let the snobs shell out a fortune for an antique.

Quality:
I'm a road and studio kind of guy and I don't want to deal with anything that needs to be babied. This amp is solid ( it's also heavy at about 71 pounds ), I will have to see how the grill cloth holds up over time, but since it's in a case there shouldn't be a problem. It's every bit as tough as my Fender 59 Bassman, and that thing has seen it all. Once again, no complaints from me.

Value:
Comparatively, I'm shocked that this amp wasn't priced alot higher, and if it were, I would pay the price because it's worth it. I would have payed alot more, but I'm pleasantly suprised at the price. Too many companies price their gear out of the range of anyone except the wealthy.

Desirability:
Everyone knows that NO amp looks cooler than a Vox. I can set my Rickenbacker 325c58 in a stand next to my AC30CC2 and everybodies rubber-necking to get a look, and yes, it's so flat out cool looking I would use it even if I didn't like the sound and had another amp built into it. Coolest looking amps of all time. Period.

Sound:
I'm a veteran touring musician ( since the mid-sixties) and I've used alot of Vox products over the years and anyone who has dealt with the old gear knows that "finicky" and "unreliable" are common descriptive terms. Ever play a show through three Super Beatles and have them all shut down in middle of the second song? However, if your after the Vox sound you gotta do Vox. I can tell you from experience that it's an AC30 your after, you can skip spending 6 grand for an original 60's model that didn't work that well to begin with, because the new Vox AC30CC2 is simply a much better amp. The wide array of very desirable and useable sounds leaves nothing to be desired from me, whether or not your going for an overdriven sound or playing totally clean. Very versatile compared to an old one. I didn't even get the one with the blue alnico speakers and I'm floored by the sound of this thing. I've ran it pretty hard and it hangs right in there. The Reverb and Tremelo sound great, nice and warm sounding. The sound stays there even at low volumes where most amps get kind of wimpy sounding. I run my Rick 325c58 through the Top Boost channel, and if you are into a completely authentic Beatle sound, THIS IS IT. Snobs may snicker, but let 'em, because my money says that The Beatles themselves would've liked this amp better than the originals they used. This is THE AC30 to have.

Support:
I've dealt with Vox in the past and they've always been nice to me and easy to deal with. Haven't had to call them over this amp, but I don't anticipate any problems with the service department.

Overall:
This will be my main and only amp for the rest of my life. I've played through about everything and this is it. If something happened to it I would get another exactly like it. I have never been this pleased with a guitar amp, I have found the amp of my dreams. I may get a second one for big shows and run stereo reverbs and delays.

"sonic heaven for so little dollers"

Feature:
Exelent build quality from the ground up

Quality:
Everything spot on.

Value:
Yes, but you must have the celestian anlico blues its a large part of the Ac30 sound dont be tempted to buy it without them.YOU WILL BE SORRY.Rob your old granny if you have to.

Desirability:
You must buy one I have been playing since I first heard the Beatles Im now 55 and still gigging and when the little darlings check out my gear they just cant help themselves getting their kit off.

Sound:
Just plug in,instant beatles,stones,yardbirds,zep.Nuff said

Support:
no need

Overall:
Ill love it till i die.If it gets stolen they will die.I just love this amp.