VOX AC4TV Demo Video with Fender '65 Reverb Pedal

This is my review video of the Vox AC4TV 10 inch amp.  I have done a simple demonstration with the tone at halfway and the tone rolled completely off. There is no added distortion; only that which the tubes produce.  The slight echo is added with a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb (Boss) pedal.

Playing the Blues Live

Yesterday we attended our annual Parkinson's Support Group Christmas potluck.  There were many very special moments and it was great to see friends we have know for over five years now.  Unfortunately, the reason we are friends is that someone in each family has Parkinson's, or a similar disease such as PSP or MSA.  During the meeting I was given the opportunity to sing and play.

I chose some Christmas carols with which all could sing along.  I sang Ricky Skagg's "New Star Shining" as a solo.  At the conclusion, I did one blues number:  "Stormy Monday".  I played my Taylor 210CE acoustic with no amplification.  I really enjoyed playing the blues live, something with which I am becoming more and more comfortable.  My background in Christian, Country and Folk Rock shaped my musical life from the age of 7 years old.  The blues however, have always been inside ready to come out.  Now, I think in the language of the blues and play them like I mean what I am singing.  It has become my musical passion.  Thanks for your support and encouragement in my pursuit of improving my playing and singing of the blues.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!  -- Guitar Man

Taylor 210ce Acoustic Electric

Vox AC4 TV 10 Inch Version Review

You might want to consider purchasing the Vox AC4 TV amp with a 10 inch speaker.  This is an all tube (a single EL84 power tube and a 12AX7 preamp tube) equipped with Sovtek tubes stock.  The speaker is a 10 inch Celestion, an upgrade over the Fender Champion 600's 6-1/2 inch Fender speaker.  Most of the time the Fender Champion 600 is modified out of necessity, where the Vox AC4 is able to be used right out of the box.  It remains to be seen if I am going to want to do any mods at some point in the future.  There is an 8 inch speaker version, and a mini with a 6-1/2 inch speaker-- if you are looking for smaller and more portable.  The smaller speakers though will cost you some level of fullness in sound and tone. 

The purpose of this amp is so that I have something small to practice with at low volumes, while still getting good blues sound.  Also, it is light (under 20 lbs.) for my very bad back.  Finally, the best feature about this small combo amp is that it has an attenuator switch which allows you to play with overdrive sounds at a low volume level-- three choices-- 4 watts, 1 watt and 1/4 watt!  This Vox AC4 TV amp has an extension speaker output for a 16 ohm extension speaker cab.  I plan to plug it into my VHT Special 6 closed-back cab with a 12 inch speaker frequently, increasing the flexibility of this unit.

This is a sample of the amp I have on order:

I will review it after it arrives.   -- Guitar Man