Members Sunsetcarcrash Posted October 7, 2008 Members Share Posted October 7, 2008 How much of a difference is there in the circuts of the AC30 and AC15? I realize the wattage is different, but sound wise, how do they compare... The other guitarist in my band (now using a Fender Deville) is GASSing for one badly... He loves the 15, but has never really tried a 30... He doesnt need much headroom... would you go with a 30 or 15? we play all sized venues... I guess what i am asking is the 15 going to be enough power (wattage, speaker) or does he need to be a man and go for the 30? btw I use a twin from about 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 on usual shows for comparison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T Stre Posted October 7, 2008 Members Share Posted October 7, 2008 I don't have much knowledge on the differences, but I had an AC15 for about a month and returned it. I hated it. It took my dirt pedals terribly. Sounded shrill. Traded it in for a DRRI and I prefer it. I later found out the AC30 is a much different amp. (better, apparently) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onyxrhino Posted October 7, 2008 Members Share Posted October 7, 2008 I've played both. The AC30 has alot more tonal options, but they're pretty much the same core sound. Playing out, I would definitely go for the AC30 over the AC15. I have an AC15 that I use for recording, and I really like it, but I can definitely notice a big level drop between it and an AC30. I would never use it out, unless I was maybe playing with a jazz trio in a restaurant. The AC15 doesn't feel powerful enough for me to use it at a club (but I should note that I like to play very loudly). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members THeLoveGun Posted October 7, 2008 Members Share Posted October 7, 2008 Valvetronix? some go up to 100 watts. dunno how they compared to the originals but they use the same tubes if anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sunsetcarcrash Posted October 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 7, 2008 Valvetronix? some go up to 100 watts. dunno how they compared to the originals but they use the same tubes if anything. ? Not really... They have one AY-7 tube... Thanks though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members clementwave Posted October 7, 2008 Members Share Posted October 7, 2008 Valvetronix? some go up to 100 watts. dunno how they compared to the originals but they use the same tubes if anything.Did you just suggest a solid-state amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ajboy238 Posted October 7, 2008 Members Share Posted October 7, 2008 I have and STILL use an AC-15 and to talk about the guys comment about dirt up there....Distortion will NOT sound good with a Vox AC-15 but i layer like 3 OD's and Boost's and at one time and it sounds GREAT! Theres not much difference between the two but i would go with the 15 cause its plenty loud enough. I've played TONS of outdoor shows (among big indoor too) and have never been in need of volume. I think the 15 is a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HeartfeltDawn Posted October 7, 2008 Members Share Posted October 7, 2008 After buying my second AC15CC, I can say that the bright cap mod does make a big difference. As I'm not keeping the amp anyhow, ripping out that little part was a joyful feeling. It's a lot more usable after the bright mod. Still not sounding like my TBX and there's some other things I find utterly wierd with the amp but never mind, it'll be gone now... If you can handle the loudness aspect, go for the AC30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TJSmitty Posted October 7, 2008 Members Share Posted October 7, 2008 Heritage series... just do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jubb Posted October 7, 2008 Members Share Posted October 7, 2008 I just picked up a cheap ac15. it's much better than I expected... but it doesn't like my muff. it just sounds weak. every thing else is really cool though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chisa Posted October 7, 2008 Members Share Posted October 7, 2008 Did you just suggest a solid-state amp? tone FAIL:poke::poke::poke::poke::poke: :facepalm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCTC Posted October 7, 2008 Members Share Posted October 7, 2008 Heritage series... just do it. +1 Whole other ballgame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrweems Posted October 7, 2008 Members Share Posted October 7, 2008 AC30 dominates teh {censored} out of the 15. The 15 breaks up a lot quicker.Not sure about the circuit.But your definately going from 2 el84s to 4. I found the tone in the ac30 to be more open warmer, and "life" Where as i felt the ac15 was kind of boring and lifeless. You play a tele through an ac30 and its like... Man, thats what i've been looking for. Opposite of that for the 15. I love my ac30. Only thing i'm looking at that will replace it is a DC30/HC30 w/ blues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members daysofspeed Posted October 8, 2008 Members Share Posted October 8, 2008 Ive got an AC15 heritage, and played my 1st few shows with it in the last month or so and it is plenty loud. At half power 7.5 w the volume has only been on half and full power the volume is less than 9 o'clock on the dial. The heritage combo is much bigger than the AC15cc which gives the speaker a bit more room to breathe. Mine takes all my pedals well inc my rat, not tried many TS types yet though Its a very nice sounding amp but has no reverb / trem or master volume so it depends if you can live without those options, but im glad i got a 15 as for the size of gigs im playing an AC30 would be overkill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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