VOX AC4 Hand-Wired 4W 1 x 12-Inch Tube Combo Amplifier

The Vox AC4 Hand-Wired is a compact yet profoundly expressive amplifier crafted for tone purists who seek the unmistakable VOX signature in a smaller footprint. Designed with painstaking attention to vintage detail, this amp revives the warmth, sag, and harmonic richness of classic tube circuitry. The hand-wired turret board construction ensures minimal signal loss and maximizes sonic integrity, giving you a voice that’s responsive from the lightest touch to full tilt overdrive. VOX’s research into original 1960s AC amps informs every component-from the power supply to the speaker-resulting in a sound that’s as alive in the studio as it is in intimate live settings.

Despite its modest wattage, the AC4 Hand-Wired delivers big personality. The slim cabinet uses heritage-accurate material thickness, allowing resonance and midrange presence to bloom. Controls are straightforward and musical: gain, treble, bass, volume, and more-all letting the character of your guitar shine through. Whether for bedroom practice, recording, or studio layering, this amp offers dynamic response where delicate nuances are preserved and aggressive tones sing without sounding harsh.

The AC4 Hand-Wired also includes features modern players demand, without overcomplicating the interface. An FX loop lets you place time-based or ambient effects without muddying the core tone. Spring reverb adds lushness when desired. External speaker outputs expand your setup. All this is wrapped in VOX’s storied sonic lineage, delivering vintage vibe with reliability and functionality that makes it more than a collectible-it's a practical workhorse for tone lovers.

Key Features

• Hand-wired turret board construction for enhanced signal purity and vintage character.
• Custom output transformer and reengineered power supply to emulate the vintage VOX sag and compression.
• Slim cabinet with material thickness modeled on vintage VOX amps for improved midrange resonance.
• Single 12" Celestion G12M Greenback speaker (16 Ω) delivering rich tone and touch-sensitive breakup.
• Controls include Gain, Treble, Bass, and Volume-straightforward tone shaping.
• Includes spring reverb and FX loop for versatile sound effects integration.
• External speaker output and footswitch jack for extended setup flexibility.

Technical Specifications

Vacuum Tube Configuration: ECC83/12AX7 x 2; EL84 x 1
Speaker Configuration: 12", 16 Ω Celestion G12M Greenback x 1
Dimensions (W x D x H): 16.38" x 9.57" x 18.66"
Weight: 29.98 lbs

What’s Included

• VOX AC4 Hand-Wired Tube Amplifier unit
• Power cable
• User manual / documentation