
VOX AC10 12 INCH SPEAKER SERIAL
Serial Number: 03053, built during 1965 by Vox in England. The AC10VS improves upon the standard model with an all-new 10 Celestion V-Type speaker which enhances the dynamic range of the amp, allowing for even more clarity and tonal versatility. It’s in all original, good working order. The AC10C1 has quickly become one of VOX’s most loved amps with its simple control panel, compact size, and inspiring tones. The example shown here is the 2×10 inch combo model. The Vox AC10 was produced in two versions – with one or two 10 inch Vox branded ELAC speakers. That all said, I bought a like new used AC10 for around 375 (deals out there on ), tossed in a few nice 12AX7 and EL84 tunes I had laying around and bought a Celestion G10-40N for about 70. These ranged from the AC4, AC10, AC15, AC30, AC50 and AC100. Sweetwater sells a Vox AC10 with a Celestion Greenback for 499. The AC models were the most successful amplifier line produced by Vox, or Jennings Musical Instruments. However, for recording, we would still favour the slightly more compressed frequency response of the 10-inch version, because it's quicker and easier to dial in. Vox amps are defintely worth checking out! Ideal for home users, and great for lower-volume environments, the AC4C1-12's bigger speaker lends more authority and punch for live use. I thought Id ask for some other opinions. My first thought was to suggest a combination of a Weber blue pup and silver 10. He wants to pull the originals and safely store them and replace em with something he will be comfortable with using. The amplifier features 2 x 12AX7 preamp tubes, a pair of EL84 tubes and a 10 Celestion VX10 speaker, providing the superb tone that the AC range has been. Currently, the Vox name is owned by Korg, and they are producing some of the best models made since these original versions. My son has a very cool and original 1964 (I think) AC-10 Twin with original speakers. You can read a history of the Vox company and the AC line of amplfiers here. Vox changed ownership several times and its history is an interesting tale. While previous models were equipped with a 10 speaker, this new model features a 12 Celestion speaker that delivers even more robust sound levels.

If you’ve heard an early 1960’s pop or rock record from the UK – you’ve heard Vox amplifiers. Vox was the pre-eminent musical instrument amplifier manufacturer in the UK and much of Europe in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s, and produced most of the amps used by the most popular bands at the time. The circuitry for the Vox AC-10 was designed by Dick Denney and was published on Jennings service schematic OS/008, 'AC/10 Amplifier No. Here’s an all original 1965 Vox AC10 2×10 Combo Amplifier. The AC-10 'Super Reverb Twin,' a separate AC-10 head with reverb, tremolo and a matching 2x10 speaker cabinet became available in 1963.
