Oftentimes, some iconic guitar tones don’t come from a single piece of gear—they come from a complete system working together. Case in point, the VOX AC30 handwired head and V212HWRX cabinet stack recreates the full AC30 experience as it was originally heard, felt, and played in the 1960s. This matched handwired setup pairs the AC30HWRH tube amp head with the V212HWRX 2x12" cabinet loaded with Celestion Alnico Blue speakers, delivering the chime, compression and harmonic bloom that made VOX a cornerstone of British rock tone.
A Handwired AC30 Head Built From the Ground Up
At the heart of this stack is the AC30HWRH handwired guitar amp head, a 30W design powered by four EL84 output tubes and built using a vintage-correct circuit inspired by an original 1963 copper-panel AC30. Beyond schematic accuracy, VOX recreated critical behaviors such as phase inverter distortion and classic voltage sag, allowing the amp to compress and bloom naturally when pushed. Custom-wound transformers further shape the bell-like highs and complex harmonic layering that define the AC30 voice.
Normal and Top Boost Channels With True VOX Response
The AC30HWRH features the two channels that shaped decades of music. The Normal channel delivers midrange warmth with a Bright switch for added clarity, while the Top Boost channel provides the unmistakable VOX chime and drive with independent treble, bass, and volume controls. Both channels remain touch-sensitive and expressive, responding fluidly to pick attack and guitar volume whether played clean or driven hard.
V212HWRX Cabinet With Period-Correct Construction
The V212HWRX cabinet is a crucial part of the AC30 sound, built using 12mm birch plywood to match the specifications of vintage VOX enclosures. This lighter, more resonant construction allows the cabinet to breathe, producing an open, three-dimensional sound rather than a narrow, directional projection. The result is a cabinet that fills a room naturally and complements the dynamic response of the handwired head.
Celestion Alnico Blue Speakers Complete the Voice
Loaded with two 12" Celestion Alnico Blue speakers, the V212HWRX delivers the shimmer, smooth overdrive, and harmonic richness that made the AC30 famous. These speakers emphasize brilliant highs and warm mids while breaking up musically as volume increases. Their interaction with the AC30HWRH head creates the compression and bloom players associate with classic British rock tones.
A Complete VOX Stack for Players Who Want the Real Thing
The VOX AC30HWRH tube amp head and V212HWRX 2x12" cabinet stack is built for players who want more than a reissue—it’s a complete reconstruction of a legendary sound. With handwired circuitry, period-accurate cabinet design, and the speakers that defined an era, this VOX stack delivers authentic AC30 tone with modern reliability. Whether on stage or in the studio, it provides the full voice, feel and response that made the AC30 a timeless standard.