Opinions on Vox AD30VT?

jdimitri · May 9th, 2006, 07:24 PM

Hi all I'm looking for a new amp, i thought about this amp should be good for me cuz its vesatile? :? I don't know guys, what do you think of this amp?
Are there better alternatives at this price?

andy__woods · May 9th, 2006, 07:56 PM

I have its little brother and love it. Plenty of options for tone and even some effects. I have gotten some very very good tone out of mine. Good price too

Brian blaut · May 9th, 2006, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdimitri

Hi all I'm looking for a new amp, i thought about this amp should be good for me cuz its vesatile? :? I don't know guys, what do you think of this amp?
Are there better alternatives at this price?

Better alternatives? well, for what, $230? I don't think so personally. As far as modeling amps, I think that thing has them all beat. So your other choice would be a solid state fender frontman maybe. Well, that Vox thing does Fenders pretty good if you ask me. I was looking at that amp and went with a Vox tonelab instead, as it better suited my needs. But If I had to get an amp and had only $230, I wouldn't think twice about the AD30. If you have more to spend though, consider a used tube amp.

-Brian

jdimitri · May 9th, 2006, 10:39 PM

Mmmm i found this, should i get this instead?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Vox-VR30R-1x1...QQcmdZViewItem

inertian · May 9th, 2006, 11:52 PM

...they can be found used for < $200.

Had one, a buddy of mine had to have it, so sold it to him. Missed it, got another one. Both were bought used, near mint, about $175. The 30 watter is plenty loud for small gigs, and its nice not to have to carry a pedalboard if you need effects. Don't love the metal grillwork, but it is distinctive. The variable power control on the back is great for getting tone at low volume (at home, at night, etc); don't think the 15 version has the same flexibility.

jdimitri · May 10th, 2006, 12:13 AM

MmMm everythin's so much more expensive in australia though! The cheapest price for this amp i can find is around $308 shipped. :(
Wat's even crazier is guitar prices, standard american tele= $1800, thats like double of how much u get them for there!

Cobra8272 · May 10th, 2006, 10:09 AM

Hi Jdimitri
i ve had a Vox AD30VT for 7 months now and for the price here in Aus its unbeatable.
For $308 shipped go for it - i paid $450 and still got a bargain.
I'm also looking at the Epiphone Valve Junior heads and combos but i'll still keep the Vox as its so versatile and it sounds great. Not as good as a $3000 tube amp but then its only $300.
rgds
Cobra

endzone · May 10th, 2006, 10:16 AM

Even at the higher prices in Australia, it's still the best amp for the money out there, IMO. I have the 50 watt and I think Vox could sell them at a higher price. I haven't regretted buying it all. And they keep thier value pretty well too. So, until something better comes along, I think it's the best amp out there for the money.

Coach · May 11th, 2006, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdimitri

Mmmm i found this, should i get this instead?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Vox-VR30R-1x1...QQcmdZViewItem

No, that is not the same amp as the AD30VT. Nowhere near as many options, etc. I have the AD15VT and may be buying the 50 watt model soon and selling my Blues Junior. If/when you buy one, you absolutely must read the manual. It can get confusing without it because when you change models, the controls change what they do in some cases as well (to model the original controls on the amp you are modeling).

jdimitri · May 14th, 2006, 08:08 AM

Mmmm i tried a VR30 yesterday and sounds pretty good!
I've never tried the AD30VT though... If it has the normal brown grill i'd go for the AD30 straight away

popthree · May 14th, 2006, 10:19 AM

you may want to google the vr30 and check some reviews. seems to me that there were some reliability issues with it.

jdimitri · May 14th, 2006, 10:50 AM

Yea... when i tried it, something umm... rattled

I dunno it kinda struck me when i was thinkin about the sound, didn't really notice it then...

fungusyoung · May 14th, 2006, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdimitri

Mmmm i tried a VR30 yesterday and sounds pretty good!
I've never tried the AD30VT though... If it has the normal brown grill i'd go for the AD30 straight away

Here you go.... exclusive from North Coast, I believe:

http://www.voxshowroom.com/northcoas...ping/index.htm

I already have a AD30VT (love the tones), but I'm gonna pick up one of these with the nicer grill in either the 50 or 100 W model.

Melody · May 15th, 2006, 08:07 PM

benn playin the **** outta my guitars since i bought it :D great amp for the money.Slap a better speaker it that sucker and its heaven(as close as a modler can be) go for it man you won't regret it!More info here: www.patchtronix.com Enjoy!

jdimitri · May 16th, 2006, 06:09 AM

Umm if i was to get a speaker which one should i get???
I checked ebay and most of them are 12"... :?

Cobra8272 · May 16th, 2006, 10:12 AM

Celestion Tube 10 seems to be the speaker of choice but
there seems to be good reports on the Rajun Cajun - if i've spelt it right .
Cobra

Cobra8272 · May 16th, 2006, 10:36 AM

Sorry forgot
a tube swap also is recommended.
Tung-sol or JJ's seem to be preferred.
I've got some of both on the way will post results.
Cobra

jdimitri · May 16th, 2006, 10:55 AM

Well i'm buying one in the next week or so and if i need more out of it i'll order the celestion tube 10 (can't get ragin cajun here in australia, sounds GOOD though)

Even the celestion is around $60 US, almost double the price you get it there for!
Did you replace your speakers, if so with which ones?
(never replaced speakers before, might come back here for help later)
Now, about the tubes, the only ones i can get is on this page, except if anyone can tell me any other place to get them from
http://www.retrosound.com.au/Amps/Amp_Parts/XTubes.htm
Any of them any good?

*EDIT* I can get hold of 12AX7 TS NEW Legendary Tung-Sol low noise and microphonics
Is that the tung-sol you were referring to?

Cobra8272 · May 16th, 2006, 12:03 PM

do an ebay search on jj and/or tung-sol and /or 12ax7
you will get alot of hits for here in Australia.
Keep trying the celestion Tube 10 on ebay and they pop up every so often.
Good luck with the Vox i'm sure you'll enjoy it!
Cobra

studio1087 · May 17th, 2006, 12:53 AM

I love mine. I think that the stock speaker is fine. I have a Hot Rod Deluxe and the AD30VT. That little Vox has endless tones and the tube qualities are very good. If you write songs, the various amp modes will inspire you to come up with new ideas.

It's a fantastic amp.

Buy a Vox footswitch; they're built like tanks. Very helpful for writing and coming up with clever stuff.

The 30 watt unit is much better than the 15 watt because the 30 watt units (and up) have power attenuators on the back.

You'll be very pleased.

John

FMA · May 17th, 2006, 09:56 AM

I have one and it's a great amp. You can't beat it for the bucks...
Now, the footswitch...I just use an old Peavey two-button switch I had laying around...I'm still not sure where it came from...and it works fine...You can switch between two saved tones and switch to manual, which gives you three tones at the tip of your foot...

Cobra8272 · May 17th, 2006, 10:20 AM

yeah
thats the tung-sol one

Mikey3 · May 18th, 2006, 06:33 PM

I have a AD15VT that I just picked up the other day, im still getting used to it for settings etc...Sounds great to me, its what I wanted, a not expensive great sounding amp. That one tube makes a difference in tone! Not as nice as my HRD for cleans, but for the price, a nice amp that is very portable....i couldn't believe how light it was to carry. This camp can make a ton of different sounds just through the modeling, havent really goofed around with the effects yet (im not big on those anyways) but looking forward to tinkering.

J-man · May 18th, 2006, 06:37 PM

I have an AD30, I couldn't be more pleased, stupidly good value for money!
There really isn't a better amp in that price range.

kevinsagan · May 18th, 2006, 08:15 PM

I have an AD30 and it is a very nice amp. It might be partially due to most of my practice time being mics and guitar through a mixer into headphones, but when I play out through the AD30 I always like how I sound.

I play mostly with my fingers, and while it may not be a problem for pick players, I have not been able to develop the attack to make any use of the wah effect. And most unfortunately, I haven’t had amp GAS since I bought it.

May 9th, 2006, 07:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
jdimitri Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia! Posts: 232 4 Photos	Opinions on Vox AD30VT? Hi all I'm looking for a new amp, i thought about this amp should be good for me cuz its vesatile? :? I don't know guys, what do you think of this amp? Are there better alternatives at this price? __________________ What do I want people to get from the music? Whatever they want. [pauses then looks to the camera] Whatever you like - Jeff Buckley

May 9th, 2006, 07:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
andy__woods Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 23 Posts: 1,180 60 Photos	I have its little brother and love it. Plenty of options for tone and even some effects. I have gotten some very very good tone out of mine. Good price too __________________ -- Andy "Woods" Crowder --

May 9th, 2006, 10:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
jdimitri Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia! Posts: 232 4 Photos	Mmmm i found this, should i get this instead? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Vox-VR30R-1x1...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ What do I want people to get from the music? Whatever they want. [pauses then looks to the camera] Whatever you like - Jeff Buckley

May 9th, 2006, 11:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
inertian Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lindenhurst, NY Posts: 583	Versatile, good sounding, lightweight and... ...they can be found used for < $200. Had one, a buddy of mine had to have it, so sold it to him. Missed it, got another one. Both were bought used, near mint, about $175. The 30 watter is plenty loud for small gigs, and its nice not to have to carry a pedalboard if you need effects. Don't love the metal grillwork, but it is distinctive. The variable power control on the back is great for getting tone at low volume (at home, at night, etc); don't think the 15 version has the same flexibility. __________________ "There's very little you can't do with a Dremel if you have the right attachment."

May 10th, 2006, 12:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
jdimitri Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia! Posts: 232 4 Photos	MmMm everythin's so much more expensive in australia though! The cheapest price for this amp i can find is around $308 shipped. :( Wat's even crazier is guitar prices, standard american tele= $1800, thats like double of how much u get them for there! __________________ What do I want people to get from the music? Whatever they want. [pauses then looks to the camera] Whatever you like - Jeff Buckley

May 10th, 2006, 10:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cobra8272 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Perth - Western Australia Posts: 257 4 Photos	Hi Jdimitri i ve had a Vox AD30VT for 7 months now and for the price here in Aus its unbeatable. For $308 shipped go for it - i paid $450 and still got a bargain. I'm also looking at the Epiphone Valve Junior heads and combos but i'll still keep the Vox as its so versatile and it sounds great. Not as good as a $3000 tube amp but then its only $300. rgds Cobra

May 10th, 2006, 10:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
endzone Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Louisiana Age: 52 Posts: 1,688 32 Photos	Even at the higher prices in Australia, it's still the best amp for the money out there, IMO. I have the 50 watt and I think Vox could sell them at a higher price. I haven't regretted buying it all. And they keep thier value pretty well too. So, until something better comes along, I think it's the best amp out there for the money. __________________ *I'm Makin Progress*

May 14th, 2006, 08:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
jdimitri Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia! Posts: 232 4 Photos	Mmmm i tried a VR30 yesterday and sounds pretty good! I've never tried the AD30VT though... If it has the normal brown grill i'd go for the AD30 straight away __________________ What do I want people to get from the music? Whatever they want. [pauses then looks to the camera] Whatever you like - Jeff Buckley

May 14th, 2006, 10:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
popthree Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tulsa Age: 43 Posts: 2,949 49 Photos	you may want to google the vr30 and check some reviews. seems to me that there were some reliability issues with it. __________________ "chips are falling....." -Dr. Johnny Fever

May 14th, 2006, 10:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
jdimitri Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia! Posts: 232 4 Photos	Yea... when i tried it, something umm... rattled I dunno it kinda struck me when i was thinkin about the sound, didn't really notice it then... __________________ What do I want people to get from the music? Whatever they want. [pauses then looks to the camera] Whatever you like - Jeff Buckley

May 15th, 2006, 08:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
Melody TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 81 6 Photos	I have benn playin the **** outta my guitars since i bought it :D great amp for the money.Slap a better speaker it that sucker and its heaven(as close as a modler can be) go for it man you won't regret it!More info here: www.patchtronix.com Enjoy!

May 16th, 2006, 06:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
jdimitri Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia! Posts: 232 4 Photos	Umm if i was to get a speaker which one should i get??? I checked ebay and most of them are 12"... :? __________________ What do I want people to get from the music? Whatever they want. [pauses then looks to the camera] Whatever you like - Jeff Buckley

May 16th, 2006, 10:12 AM	#16 (permalink)
Cobra8272 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Perth - Western Australia Posts: 257 4 Photos	Celestion Tube 10 seems to be the speaker of choice but there seems to be good reports on the Rajun Cajun - if i've spelt it right . Cobra

May 16th, 2006, 10:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
Cobra8272 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Perth - Western Australia Posts: 257 4 Photos	Sorry forgot a tube swap also is recommended. Tung-sol or JJ's seem to be preferred. I've got some of both on the way will post results. Cobra

May 16th, 2006, 10:55 AM	#18 (permalink)
jdimitri Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia! Posts: 232 4 Photos	Well i'm buying one in the next week or so and if i need more out of it i'll order the celestion tube 10 (can't get ragin cajun here in australia, sounds GOOD though) Even the celestion is around $60 US, almost double the price you get it there for! Did you replace your speakers, if so with which ones? (never replaced speakers before, might come back here for help later) Now, about the tubes, the only ones i can get is on this page, except if anyone can tell me any other place to get them from http://www.retrosound.com.au/Amps/Amp_Parts/XTubes.htm Any of them any good? EDIT I can get hold of 12AX7 TS NEW Legendary Tung-Sol low noise and microphonics Is that the tung-sol you were referring to? __________________ What do I want people to get from the music? Whatever they want. [pauses then looks to the camera] Whatever you like - Jeff Buckley

May 16th, 2006, 12:03 PM	#19 (permalink)
Cobra8272 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Perth - Western Australia Posts: 257 4 Photos	do an ebay search on jj and/or tung-sol and /or 12ax7 you will get alot of hits for here in Australia. Keep trying the celestion Tube 10 on ebay and they pop up every so often. Good luck with the Vox i'm sure you'll enjoy it! Cobra

May 17th, 2006, 12:53 AM	#20 (permalink)
studio1087 Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Near Milwaukee Age: 44 Posts: 4,217 36 Photos	I love mine. I think that the stock speaker is fine. I have a Hot Rod Deluxe and the AD30VT. That little Vox has endless tones and the tube qualities are very good. If you write songs, the various amp modes will inspire you to come up with new ideas. It's a fantastic amp. Buy a Vox footswitch; they're built like tanks. Very helpful for writing and coming up with clever stuff. The 30 watt unit is much better than the 15 watt because the 30 watt units (and up) have power attenuators on the back. You'll be very pleased. John __________________ JLG Carry On

May 17th, 2006, 09:56 AM	#21 (permalink)
FMA Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,174	A word on the AD30VT... I have one and it's a great amp. You can't beat it for the bucks... Now, the footswitch...I just use an old Peavey two-button switch I had laying around...I'm still not sure where it came from...and it works fine...You can switch between two saved tones and switch to manual, which gives you three tones at the tip of your foot...

May 17th, 2006, 10:20 AM	#22 (permalink)
Cobra8272 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Perth - Western Australia Posts: 257 4 Photos	yeah thats the tung-sol one

May 18th, 2006, 06:33 PM	#23 (permalink)
Mikey3 TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Age: 27 Posts: 46 16 Photos	I have a AD15VT that I just picked up the other day, im still getting used to it for settings etc...Sounds great to me, its what I wanted, a not expensive great sounding amp. That one tube makes a difference in tone! Not as nice as my HRD for cleans, but for the price, a nice amp that is very portable....i couldn't believe how light it was to carry. This camp can make a ton of different sounds just through the modeling, havent really goofed around with the effects yet (im not big on those anyways) but looking forward to tinkering. __________________ mmmm....... its finger pickin' good!

May 18th, 2006, 06:37 PM	#24 (permalink)
J-man Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Wales/Scarborough Age: 20 Posts: 6,371 9 Photos	I have an AD30, I couldn't be more pleased, stupidly good value for money! There really isn't a better amp in that price range. __________________ Write a wise saying and your name will live forever. - Unknown "The large print giveth and the small print taketh away." - Tom Waits

May 18th, 2006, 08:15 PM	#25 (permalink)
kevinsagan TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Summerville SC Posts: 55	Another vote for the AD30 I have an AD30 and it is a very nice amp. It might be partially due to most of my practice time being mics and guitar through a mixer into headphones, but when I play out through the AD30 I always like how I sound. I play mostly with my fingers, and while it may not be a problem for pick players, I have not been able to develop the attack to make any use of the wah effect. And most unfortunately, I haven’t had amp GAS since I bought it.

May 19th, 2006, 04:25 PM	#26 (permalink)
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