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Elvis Presley with Gibson J-200 & Vox Amplifier

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Voxmobile Story

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:58:46 +0000

Check out what happened to the Voxmobile !!

See the Video Here;

The Website

Vox Amplifiers The JMI Years / See our eBay Auctions for a copy

admin — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:38:01 +0000

Vox Amplifiers, The JMI Years is a complete and accurate history of the Golden Age of the Vox amplifier. Told in a clear, concise style, it covers all aspects of Vox amplifiers from before their inception in 1957 through the end of the JMI-era in the late 1960s. Twelve years in the making, this 682 page book contains many behind the scenes stories, providing an insider’s perspective on the rise and fall of Jennings Musical Industries and Vox amplifiers.

Inside the 10″ x 12″ hardcover format are hundreds of newly shot hi-resolution photos of over 100 vintage Vox amplifiers, hundreds of contemporary photos from the 1950s and 1960s, as well as details from dozens of vintage Vox catalogues and promotional items.

Never before has such a large and complete work been completed on any guitar amplifier brand.

In seven sections, Vox Amplifiers, The JMI Years discusses virtually every detail of Vox amps, presenting them in such a way that you can begin reading anywhere in the book, and have fun.

1) The history of Vox, set against the larger history of guitar amplifiers and British and American Music.

2) A series of chapters on all of the parts that make up Vox amplifiers, such as cabinets, coverings, speakers, grillcloths, valves, handles, stands, etc.

3) The entire start to finish process of bringing an amplifier to life, including production totals.

4) The details of each of the Vox amplifier models, covering their developments and circuits. A large chapter in this section rates 45 different models of Vox amplifiers for their sound, and for their suitability for live, studio, and home use.

5) 100 pages that tell about the groups that used Vox amplifiers, with The Shadows and The Beatles each having their own chapters. As expected, there are plenty of gear shots, including some unseen and seldom seen photographs of The Beatles.

6) How to date your amplifier. The secrets of date codes, serial numbers, and serial number plates are revealed. Also included is a month-by-month chart for dating A.C.30 Twins.

7) A full Vox chronology and a full listing of JMI employees is included, along with source materials.

Included in the book are:

· Production figures

· Parts date codes explained.

· How to accurately date your Vox amplifier.

· All of The Beatles’ Vox amplifiers, including rare and unseen photographs.

· The real story behind the Top Boost.

· All of The Shadows’ Vox amplifiers and echo units are shown and discussed.

· Also covered are the Vox amplifiers of many other players and groups

including The Who, The Yardbirds, Brian May, and Mike Campbell.

· The development of the A.C.30 Twin (including the 4-input model) is

explained.

· 45 Vox amplifier models are rated for their sound, and for their suitability

for home, studio, and live use.

· The complete history of the JMI years, including early TV front amps, and

JMI’s pre-Vox amplifiers.

· The Fawn amps are covered in great detail.

· The story of the Custom Color amplifiers, including all the covering

variations, is discussed and pictured.

· Stands and Trolleys are presented.

· The various versions of the protective covers are presented.

· Over 60 Vox speakers are explained

VOX Joe Satriani dual-mode Big Bad Wah pedal

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:14:18 +0000

VOX Joe Satriani

dual-mode “Big Bad Wah” pedal

NEW IN BOX

Main features

Dual-mode design offers two distinct wah sounds in a single pedal
Wah One is classic VOX; with that decidedly sweet UK tone
Wah Two provides Joe Satriani’s original drive and voice controls, delivering a wide range of sound-creation possibilities.

Big Bad Wah features a dual-mode design. Wah One faithfully replicates the classic VOX wah sound that conquered the world.

See The Video

Wah Two delivers all the wah pedal know-how that Joe has accumulated over his many years of experience. The Drive knob mimics the Wah 1 gain at its lowest setting, and delivers a 10 dB boost at the maximum settings for those aggressive, growling overtones. One of the most powerful aspects of Wah Two is the Voice switch, providing traditional wah voicing; or a dark, resonant tone reminiscent of a vintage talk-box.
This is the ultimate wah pedal not just for Joe Satriani fans but for any wah pedal user who enjoys creating their own sound.

Big Bad Wah specifications

Control: Drive knob, Voice toggle switch, Inductor switch, Wah 1-2 footswitch
Jacks: 1x INPUT, 1x OUTPUT, 1x DC9V
Input impedance: 1M-ohms
Output impedance: 22k-ohms
Power supply: 9V battery (6F22, 6LF22/6LR61) or AC adapter (sold separately)
Current consumption: 4 mA
Battery life: approximately 90 hours (when using zine-carbon battery)
Dimensions (W x D x H): 130 x 253 x 78 (mm) /5.12 x 9.96 x 3.07 (inches)
Weight: 1.2 kg /2.65 lbs. (without battery)
Included items: 9V zine-carbon battery (6F22)

VOX Satchurator Joe Satriani Distortion Demo Video

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:37:02 +0000

VOX Satchurator

Joe Satriani Distortion

NEW IN BOX !

Satchurator features

Analog distortion pedal designed under the complete supervision of Joe Satriani
Controls for Gain, Tone and Volume
‘More’ gain boost switch enables two footswitchable distortion sounds in one pedal. This gain boost is dramatic when gain knob is set low, and is a subtle solo boost when gain knob is set to maximum.
‘Pad’ switch pads down input to allow for high gain pedals (such as modern wahs) placed before Satchurator. Up is pad ‘ON’. Down is pad ‘OFF’ for full Satchurator effect.
High gain, low noise design provides vintage to modern distortion sounds
Dynamic circuit is highly responsive to rolling off the guitar’s volume and preserves the guitar’s high end when the volume is rolled off.
Cream chicken-head knobs for precise positioning and high visibility on dark stages

Satchurator specifications

Controls: Gain, Tone, Volume, On/Off Switch, ‘More’ Switch, Pad Switch
In/Outputs: 1/4″ Input, 1/4″ Output
Dimensions: 143(W) x 121(D) x 57.5(H)mm/5.63″ (W) x 4.76″(D) x 14.61″(H)
Weight: 600g (excluding batteries)/1.32 lbs.
Power: One 9V Battery (included) or AC adapter (not included)

SEE VIDEO

Vox AC4 TV Demo Video

admin — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:38:07 +0000

Guitar Archeology is proud to announce,

we are now an

Authorized

VOX Dealer !

Many great VOX products are on the way and will be listed soon.

First up is the NEW

AC4TV Modern Classic

Say hello to a familiar face – the new VOX AC4TV.
Way back in 1961, VOX rolled out the AC4 amplifier. Nearly fifty years later, VOX is pleased to announce the AC4TV – the all-tube practice amp with remarkable self control. This up-to-date Class A version retains the distinctive EL84 power tube of the original and features a 12AX7 powered pre-amp, all driving a custom-made Celestion 10 inch speaker. The sophisticated sound is unmistakably VOX, delivering that distinctively British top-end tone.

Main Features

Affordable all-valve design
Switchable output levels 4. 1 & ¼ Watt output levels
Quality vintage Vox styling
External speaker output

Simple and sexy, the AC4TV wears its pedigree proudly. The cabinetry features the same “TV” front design first used on the classic 1958 AC15, and still in use on today’s AC15H1TV Heritage Series. One of the challenges confronting an all-tube amp is retaining a full tone at lower volumes. To solve this issue, the AC4TV features a built-in power attenuator, with 4 Watt, 1 Watt and ¼ Watt output levels – ensuring you never lose that classic tube tone, even at the lowest listening levels. Want more? The AC4TV also adds a 16 Ohm speaker output, allowing you to add an additional cabinet – such as the VOX412BN – and state your sonic signature with authority. It’s retro, it’s chic, it’s all-tube and it’s all VOX. So what are you waiting for?

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VOX AC4TV Specifications

Controls: Tone, Volume, OP Level (4W, 1W, ¼ W)
In/Out Jacks: Input, External Speaker Jack (¼’)
Output: 4 Watt RMS 16-Ohm
Speakers: AC4TV – 1 x 10″ 16-Ohm Celestion VX10 custom speaker;
Valve/Tube Complement: 1 x 12AX7 (pre) / 1 x EL84 (power)
AC4TV Dimensions: 13.78″ (W) x 8.46″ (D) x 14.76″ (H);
AC4TV Weight: 19.84 lbs.;
Power cable included

Whatever happened to the Vox Mobile?

admin — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:30:21 +0000

Someone find this car, I need a new ride!

KOMMUNITY FK & Patrik Mata

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:32:32 +0000

Another friend into the cool old guitars is Patrik Mata from Kommunity FK. Patrick is always sending me cool pics of old guitars. Check out his Vox 12 string !

Check out his website