AC30cc or AC50Classic plus

Rick_Wakeman · May 9th, 2008, 11:45 PM

I am lookin for a new head and it has come down to these two. The classic plus is tempting with its 50 watts and high gain channel, however if I am to get this amp I'm going to have to special order it with really no chance to play it before hand. The other choice is the AC30cc which many people swear by, and is cheaper, but playing in a rock and metal band I don't know if I need more gain. but with the money I would save over the classic I could get a nice distortion box.

Really I guess what I am asking here is, is the classic plus really that much better than the AC30?

beep.click · May 10th, 2008, 12:13 AM

I don't know about the 50, but I own AC30CC 2 x 12 combo. It's a great amp, but I can't imagine it working for metal. Rock, yes.

Wardpike · May 10th, 2008, 12:14 AM

They are totally different amps. Don't let the "AC" fool you.

Rick_Wakeman · May 10th, 2008, 12:22 AM

I have been watching video reviews and checking sound clips and the AC30 is lookin good. If its got some grit and a lotta balls i can make it work for any thing.

EasilyAmused · May 10th, 2008, 08:33 AM

Both really are different amps... I tried out one of the new AC100s (I haven't tried the 50), and while it was quite different from an AC30, I thought it was a pretty great sounding amp. I love classic vox amps (the AC15 and AC30), but if I were playing heavier music, I think I'd like the added flexibility of the Classic Plus amps.

Just my opinion though!

Teleman · May 11th, 2008, 11:09 AM

I've owned them both. Very different amps EL84's in the AC30 vs EL34's in the AC50. If you're playing hard rock and metal go with the AC50; you will not regret it!

May 9th, 2008, 11:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rick_Wakeman TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Ham, NorthWest Corridor Age: 21 Posts: 57	AC30cc or AC50Classic plus I am lookin for a new head and it has come down to these two. The classic plus is tempting with its 50 watts and high gain channel, however if I am to get this amp I'm going to have to special order it with really no chance to play it before hand. The other choice is the AC30cc which many people swear by, and is cheaper, but playing in a rock and metal band I don't know if I need more gain. but with the money I would save over the classic I could get a nice distortion box. Really I guess what I am asking here is, is the classic plus really that much better than the AC30?

May 10th, 2008, 12:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
beep.click Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Age: 49 Posts: 2,223	I don't know about the 50, but I own AC30CC 2 x 12 combo. It's a great amp, but I can't imagine it working for metal. Rock, yes. __________________ "It looked like a giant green gum drop to me."

May 10th, 2008, 08:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
EasilyAmused Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: London Age: 25 Posts: 252	Both really are different amps... I tried out one of the new AC100s (I haven't tried the 50), and while it was quite different from an AC30, I thought it was a pretty great sounding amp. I love classic vox amps (the AC15 and AC30), but if I were playing heavier music, I think I'd like the added flexibility of the Classic Plus amps. Just my opinion though! __________________ Check out my bands' sites: Soul/Blues and Brit Pop and Rock

May 10th, 2008, 12:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Wardpike Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland Age: 43 Posts: 743	They are totally different amps. Don't let the "AC" fool you.

May 10th, 2008, 12:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rick_Wakeman TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Ham, NorthWest Corridor Age: 21 Posts: 57	I have been watching video reviews and checking sound clips and the AC30 is lookin good. If its got some grit and a lotta balls i can make it work for any thing.

May 11th, 2008, 11:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Teleman Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Plainville, CT Posts: 393	I've owned them both. Very different amps EL84's in the AC30 vs EL34's in the AC50. If you're playing hard rock and metal go with the AC50; you will not regret it!