{"product_id":"vox-ac15hwr1x-handwired-combo-guitar-amplifier","title":"Vox AC15HWR1X HANDWIRED COMBO GUITAR AMPLIFIER","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAC-15 HAND-WIRED GUITAR AMPLIFIER\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eTimeless Tone for Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eFew amplifiers have shaped music history like the VOX AC15. With the AC15 Hand-Wired, that legacy lives on – reborn with painstaking attention to vintage accuracy and updated with modern refinements that make it stage- and studio-ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThis is more than a reissue. It’s a complete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ereconstruction of a vintage legend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ehand-wired and fine-tuned to bring the ’60s sound back to life. Featuring hand-wired circuitry, custom transformers, and vintage-accurate cabinet construction, this amplifier aligns classic British tone with modern necessities including bypass-able master volume, a transparent effects loop, and custom-voiced spring reverb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eNow, the unmistakable sound of a vintage VOX is finally within reach. Built for vintage enthusiasts, aficionados, and modern players alike. The AC15 Hand-Wired delivers the unmistakable voice of VOX!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eVintage Tone, Meticulously Recreated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eAt the core of the AC15’s unique voice lies in its EL84 power section, but the magic doesn’t stop there. In classic VOX amps, when pushed hard, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ephase inverter stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e itself begins to distort – a subtle but crucial source of the complex harmonics that define the true AC tone. This distortion is different from preamp overdrive, imparting a texture and openness that simply can’t be replicated with pedals alone. The AC15 Hand-Wired goes beyond schematic replication to recreate essential details like this, ensuring the amp responds with the same musicality and depth as its ’60s predecessors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThis recreation started with sourcing and analyzing an original 1963 “copper panel” AC15, measuring its precise electrical behavior, and mapping out the subtleties in its performance. As a result, the AC15 Hand-Wired features a newly-designed power circuit that recreates the classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003evoltage “sag”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e. This subtle drop under heavy playing can change the overall feel of the amp in the player’s fingertips, creating natural compression and sustain. But while vintage amps are prone to ghost notes and noise, the AC15 Hand-Wired delivers the right feel while remaining quiet and reliable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eA critical piece of the vintage puzzle is the output transformer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThe AC15 Hand-Wired uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ecustom-wound transformer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e developed through rigorous prototyping, capturing the bell-like highs and complex harmonic layering that makes every note bloom. The subtle winding variations affect the midrange character and saturation behavior, so no effort was spared to match the magic of the 1963 original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eVintage Cabinet Resonance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eLooks can be deceiving. While many assume vintage AC15s were built with heavy wood panels, our research revealed otherwise. The AC15 Hand-Wired features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e12mm birch ply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e cabinet to match the specs of 1963 models, enhancing resonance and creating an open, three-dimensional feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ePaired with a single 12″ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eCelestion Alnico Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e speaker, the cabinet sings with the warmth and sparkle that defined countless rock recordings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eTwo Channels, Iconic VOX Voice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThe AC15 Hand-Wired offers the two channels that have shaped the sound of VOX over the decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eNormal Channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e: Midrange warmth with a Bright switch for added top-end clarity, ideal for shaping your sound with single-coils or humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eTop Boost Channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e: The iconic VOX chime and drive, with separate Treble, Bass, and Volume controls for precise tonal shaping. Pushed hard, it sings with the legendary British crunch that defined rock’s golden age.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eA unique hallmark of the AC15 is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eBOOST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e, found only on this model in the new AC Hand-Wired series. Engaging it increases gain and adds a rich, midrange overdrive reminiscent of the ’60s AC15’s characteristic roar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eTrue to its heritage, this amp remains touch-sensitive, expressive, and harmonically complex, whether you’re clean or cranked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ePlug in, turn up and experience the legendary tone of VOX.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48304202252480,"sku":"AC15HWR1X","price":1999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/4002\/9888\/files\/Vox-AC-HWR-AC10HWR1-front-main__01244.1778774749.1280.1280.png?v=1779236716","url":"https:\/\/oklahomamusicco.com\/products\/vox-ac15hwr1x-handwired-combo-guitar-amplifier","provider":"Oklahoma Music Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}