For players who chase the unmistakable feel and chime of a vintage AC30, the VOX AC30HWRH delivers that experience in a head format built for serious modern use. This 30W handwired guitar amp head recreates the touch sensitivity, harmonic complexity, and natural compression that defined early British rock tones, pairing a period-correct circuit with custom-wound transformers, an EL84 power section, and tube-driven spring reverb. Dual Normal and Top Boost channels provide classic tonal flexibility, while thoughtfully implemented modern touches make the AC30HWRH equally at home in the studio or on stage.
Handwired Construction That Preserves Dynamic Response
The AC30HWRH is built using true handwired circuitry modeled after the 1963 AC30, allowing the amp to react organically to picking dynamics and guitar volume changes. This approach keeps the signal path direct and expressive, producing natural compression and harmonic bloom as the amp is driven. Custom-wound output transformers play a central role in shaping the amp’s bell-like highs and rich midrange, giving chords depth and single notes a blooming, singing quality.
Normal and Top Boost Channels With Authentic VOX Voicing
Two channels form the tonal backbone of the AC30HWRH. The Normal channel delivers a warm, mid-forward voice with a Bright switch for added clarity and edge when needed. The Top Boost channel provides the signature VOX sparkle and grind, with independent treble, bass, and volume controls that allow precise shaping of gain and response. Together, these channels cover everything from articulate cleans to harmonically dense British overdrive, all with a lively, touch-sensitive feel.
Pedal-Friendly Effects Loop With Bypass Option
A FET-buffered effects loop is integrated to accommodate modern pedal setups without compromising the amp’s core tone. Time-based and modulation effects remain clear and defined, even when the preamp is pushed. For players who prefer a purely traditional signal path, the loop can be fully bypassed, allowing the handwired circuit to operate exactly as it would in a vintage configuration.
Vintage-Inspired Design Built for Real-World Use
The AC30HWRH is housed in a rugged chassis featuring a copper control panel and brass vent grilles that echo the look of early VOX amplifiers. High-quality components and hand-soldered connections are chosen with long-term reliability in mind, making this amp head well suited for consistent studio work and demanding stage use. It delivers the character of a historic amplifier without the fragility or maintenance concerns of an original.
A Handwired AC30 Experience for Discerning Players
The VOX AC30HWRH handwired guitar amp head is built for players who value feel, nuance, and authenticity over convenience-driven design. Its vintage-correct circuit, flexible channel layout, and carefully implemented modern features make it a powerful tool for recording, rehearsal, and live performance. For guitarists seeking true AC30 chime, expressive overdrive, and a genuine handwired response, the AC30HWRH stands as a faithful continuation of the VOX legacy.