Product Description
Vintage 1964 Vox AC50 Big Box Valve Amplifier Head
Vintage 1964 Vox AC50 Big Box Valve Amplifier Head
This is one of the big box AC50s that were produced by Vox. The grey top, corners, black grill cloth, basketweave covering, radius back, IL pot codes (September 1964), amongst other things, all date this to the end of 1964.
This is no exception to the rarity and build-quality of these favoured early AC50s.
Service History
We pride ourselves on our inspections and the professional service of each amplifier, making this ready to plug in and play anywhere within the UK. This has just been looked at and cleaned up to the best of our ability. This amplifier came to us in a bit of a state but our technician has cleaned it up unbelievably! The following was down:
– Test all valves (1x EL34, 1x GZ34, 3x ECC83 all replaced)
– Replaced broken normal channel volume pot, mains cable and plug, and speaker cable to back panel
– Clean controls and sockets with service spray.
– Soak test using 1kHZ, 120mV sinewave into 8ohm load.
– Replace HT electrolytic capacitors where required.
– Replace signal capacitors and various resistors.
Cosmetic Inspection
You can see the condition of this amplifier in the photographs. There are quite a few scrapes to the tolex, and a few marks here and there as pictured. The back panel has a repaired hole in it too.
Originality
In our opinion, this is all original. Everything of value still remains, including the transformers. The final two pictures below show the circuit BEFORE the service. They have been cleaned up since.
Summary
One of the best quality amplifiers you’ll find. These exceed the quality of most new amplifiers and are always on the increase in regards to collectability and value.
Come along and have a play!
