{"title":"Vintage Vox Amplifiers For Sale – AC15, AC30 and Top Boost Amps through 1979","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover \u003cstrong\u003evintage Vox amplifiers for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e, from early AC15 and AC30 models to Top Boost amps and other classics of the 1960s and 1970s. Vox amps were at the heart of the British Invasion sound, and an original AC15 or AC30 delivers the chiming, harmonically rich Class A tone that players and collectors have chased ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, every vintage Vox is inspected, tested, and documented before it ships. We photograph the chassis, transformers, and speakers up close, and we disclose service history, replaced parts, and modifications in every listing. Our inventory changes constantly, so check back often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant a newer amp? Explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/used-vox-amplifiers-for-sale\" title=\"Used Vox amplifiers from the 1980s to today at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eused Vox amplifiers (1980s to today)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, see our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vox-guitar-amplifiers-vintage-used\" title=\"Vox amplifiers at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars\"\u003eVox amplifiers collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-marshall-amplifiers-for-sale\" title=\"Vintage Marshall amplifiers at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars\"\u003evintage Marshall amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-amplifiers-for-sale\" title=\"Vintage Fender amplifiers at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars\"\u003evintage Fender amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/effect-pedals\" title=\"Vintage and used effect pedals at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars\"\u003eeffect pedals\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/who-buys-vintage-instruments\" title=\"Mahar’s Vintage Guitars buys and trades vintage Vox amps\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe buy, sell, and trade vintage Vox amplifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and related gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying Guide: What to Know Before You Buy a Vintage Vox Amp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJMI, Thomas Organ, and later Vox amps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eThe Vox AC15, introduced in 1958, and the AC30, introduced in 1959, were designed by Dick Denney and built by Jennings Musical Industries (JMI) in Dartford, England. Both use Class A circuits with EL84 power tubes, and the AC30’s Top Boost circuit, added in the early 1960s, added a treble and bass control that became part of the classic Vox sound. Early amps are often paired with Celestion Alnico Blue speakers, which many players consider essential to the sound. Later in the 1960s, Thomas Organ built Vox amps in the United States, often with solid-state circuits, and over the following decades the brand passed through several owners, so the maker, model, and year all matter when you’re identifying a vintage Vox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat drives value in a vintage Vox\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginality\u003c\/strong\u003e — original speakers, transformers, chassis, and cabinet covering matter significantly, and original Celestion Alnico Blue speakers add a great deal of value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra and maker\u003c\/strong\u003e — early JMI-built AC15 and AC30 amps, especially Top Boost models, command the highest prices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService history\u003c\/strong\u003e — capacitor replacement and other maintenance are normal on an amp this old. A documented, professionally serviced example is generally a safer purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetics\u003c\/strong\u003e — original covering, grille cloth, and badge matter, and a recovered cabinet can be worth less than an untouched one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity\u003c\/strong\u003e — uncommon models and configurations, such as the AC30 Super Twin, carry a premium over standard production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow we inspect and test our amplifiers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eEvery amp in this collection is inspected and powered up in-house before listing. We check transformers, speakers, and components for originality, verify that the chassis and cabinet match the amp’s stated year, note service history when known, and photograph the chassis and key components so you know exactly what you’re buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s the difference between a Vox AC15 and an AC30?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eThe AC15 is a 15-watt amp, usually with a single 12-inch speaker, while the AC30 is a 30-watt amp, usually with two 12-inch speakers. The AC15 reaches its natural breakup at lower volumes, which suits smaller rooms and recording, and the AC30 has more headroom and projection for larger stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Top Boost circuit on a Vox AC30?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eTop Boost is a treble and bass tone circuit added to the AC30 in the early 1960s. It gave the amp an extra channel with more high-end chime and became part of the classic AC30 sound heard on countless British records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are Celestion Alnico Blue speakers, and why do they matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eCelestion Alnico Blue speakers use an alnico magnet and were fitted to many early Vox amps. Players prize them for a smooth, bell-like clarity, and original Blues in good condition add significantly to an amp’s value, so we note the speakers in every listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you ship amplifiers, and how are they packed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eYes, we ship amplifiers nationwide and internationally, with careful attention to packing given the weight of the amp and the fragility of the tubes and transformers. Every amp is insured in transit. Import duties and taxes for international orders are the buyer’s responsibility and vary by destination country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I trade my current amp toward a vintage Vox?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eYes, we accept trades toward amplifiers in our inventory, including full collections. Reach out with details and photos of your amp and we’ll provide a trade valuation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vox-ac15-1960-two-tone-version-7-third-circuit-ef86-1960","title":"Vox 1960 AC15 Two Tone Version 7 Third Circuit EF86","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of two extremely rare, early Vox amps we currently have in stock.  The other is an extremely early AC30 in blue diamond covering, which we'll be adding to the website very soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis amplifier is a rare transitional version of the Vox AC-15, produced only for a brief time between February and late 1960.  Its distinctive two-tone grey cabinet has a darker upper third contrasting with a lighter lower section, highlighted by a line of gold piping.  The black and gold control panel was originally paired with rounded black knobs, though some of this run shipped with the pointer knobs seen here.  At this stage Dick Denney had finalized the third AC-15 circuit, replacing the earlier ECF82 with a pair of 12AX7s and moving the EF86 to the first channel to feed the phase inverter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo EL84s and an EZ81 rectifier drive a single 12\" speaker for about 15 watts.  The four-input, two-channel layout has individual volume controls; channel one adds tremolo speed and depth, and channel two has tone and top cut controls, offering the chime and warm saturation that defined early British rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost early 1960s AC-15s show heavy wear.  This one is extremely well-preserved.  The original handle remains, but using it is not recommended, as they can break and you'll never find a vintage replacement.  The grille cloth has some wear and staining but is intact, and the original hardwired JMI footswitch is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestion T.530 speaker still has its original cone and sounds excellent.  A male plug and female jack were added to the speaker wiring so an external speaker can be used, keeping playing time on the original to a minimum.  The power, output, and choke transformers are factory original, with the output transformer rewound by Brian Sours of Soursound, the foremost expert in vintage amp transformer restoration.  Pots are original.  Recent service includes fresh electrolytic capacitors, a grounded three-prong cord, cleaned pots and jacks, and proper biasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"First off was the change from the Cream w\/diamonds covering to not one, but two fabrics - a light and a dark speckled grey. These were separated from each other by a length of thin gold piping inset into the front and sides about three quarters of the way up. This was standard issue from roughly February to September 1960.\" \u003cem\u003eJim Elyea. Vox Amplifiers The JMI Years, p. 360\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Shadows were perhaps the best known users of the two-tone AC-15.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe plan to ship this amp in three boxes: chassis, cabinet, and speaker.  The buyer will have to reassemble it, which is not terribly difficult.  It's the only way we can ship this relic in good conscience.  Everything is double boxed, and expedited shipping is mandatory, so shipping will be expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brown box or variac is required to use this amp due to the power taps available; 110v operation is recommended.  You cannot plug it straight into the wall, something to consider for all 50s and 60s amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase\/Cover?: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor: Two Tone Grey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: W20-3\/4\" x H20-3\/4\" x D10-1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 44lbs 2oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatts: 15 Watts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 1960\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere is Date Noted?: Serial#, Codes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeaker 1 Brand: Vox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeaker 1 Size: 12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeaker Code: See Pics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeaker 1 Cone: Original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Transformer Brand\/Codes: See Pics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoke Transformer Brand\/Codes: See Pics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutput Transformer Brand\/Codes: See Pics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtension Speaker Out? No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReverb or other effects?: Vibe-Trem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRectifier Tube: EZ81\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRectifier Tube Brand: Phillips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Tubes: 2 x EL84\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Tube Brand: JJ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamp Tubes: 4 x 12AX7\/ECC83, 12AU7\/ECC82, EF86\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreamp Tube Brand: Telefunken, Mullard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilter Caps: Original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePedal: Yes, original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePots\/Codes: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolex\/Tweed: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrille: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnobs: Original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Cord: Grounded upgrade at some point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy completing your purchase you are agreeing to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eour shipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46677311455398,"sku":"AMP-0827","price":14499.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/vox-ac15-1960-two-tone-version-7-third-circuit-ef86-1960-1553886.jpg?v=1760420720"},{"product_id":"vox-ac-30-fawn","title":"Vox AC-30 Fawn 1961, Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"574\" data-start=\"96\"\u003eThis 1961 Vox AC30 in the coveted Fawn covering is one of the most iconic and influential guitar amplifiers ever built, representing the very sound of early British rock and pop. From The Beatles and The Shadows to countless players who followed, the AC30 defined an era with its chime, compression, and harmonically rich voice—and early fawn examples like this are among the most sought after of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"574\" data-start=\"96\"\u003eThis amp is truly dumbfounding - it sounds so flippin good! It is going to knock you out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"574\" data-start=\"96\"\u003eThe amp was serviced previous to its arrival here. The only thing that I'd work on is the Normal input jack. It is worn and a little intermittent. I cleaned it and that helped, but it still is quirky. I am ordering a new one and will install it if it arrives before the amp sells. Everything else is working really well, and the amp couldn't be more gorgeous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"574\" data-start=\"96\"\u003eThe speakers and transformers are original, as is the covering and the grille cloth. The original vibrato footswitch is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"574\" data-start=\"96\"\u003eOne piece of advice - get an Ernie Ball panning volume pedal to use with this amp. It allows you to connect your guitar to the vibrato input and the normal input. You can then pan from clean to vibrato, getting the perfect mix somewhere between the heel and toe position on the pedal. The vibrato channel is most useful when you use this method!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1108\" data-start=\"576\"\u003eTonally, this amp delivers that unmistakable Vox character: bright, three-dimensional cleans that shimmer and sparkle, transitioning into singing overdrive when pushed. The response is immediate and touch-sensitive, rewarding dynamic playing and volume-knob control. Chords bloom with harmonic complexity, single notes cut with clarity, and the amp cuts like no other in a mix whether in the studio or on stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1389\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003eNOTE OUR SHIPPING POLICY FOR VINTAGE AMPS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS LISTING!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1389\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003eWe will take the chassis out of this amp and ship it separately. There is no other way to safely ship a vintage Vox amp! You will have to do some relatively simple assembly when the amp arrives. We will double-box the chassis and cabinet. Don't worry, we've done this many, many times and we know how to get this amp to you safely. It will be a bit expensive, but it'll be worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1615\" data-start=\"1391\"\u003eAs with all amplifiers at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and evaluated to ensure dependable performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2164\" data-start=\"1958\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\" title=\"Sell your vintage guitar or amp to Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase\/Cover?: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor: Fawn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatts: 30 Watts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere is Date Noted?:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Brand: Vox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Size: 12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeaker Code: See Pics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Cone: Original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Transformer Brand\/Codes: See Pics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoke Transformer Brand\/Codes: See Pics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutput Transformer Brand\/Codes: See Pics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtension Speaker Out? Yes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReverb or other effects?: Vibrato \/ Tremolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRectifier Tube: GZ34S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRectifier Tube Brand: JJ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Tubes: 4 x EL84\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Tube Brand: JJ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamp Tubes: \u003cspan\u003e4 x 12AX7\/ECC83, 12AU7\/ECC82\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreamp Tube Brand: JJ, Tung Sol, Mullard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilter Caps: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePedal: Original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePots\/Codes: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolex\/Tweed: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrille: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnobs: Original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandles: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Cord: Grounded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy completing your purchase you are agreeing to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eour shipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56139924308134,"sku":"AMP-0882","price":12999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/vox-ac-30-fawn-1961-4087418.jpg?v=1770584773"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-vox-amplifiers-for-sale.oembed","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}