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New VOX Amplifiers - Vox AC15VR Amplifier with Optional North Coast Music Baltic Birch Baffle, Brown or Black Vox Grill Cloth Upgrades

AC15VR Control Panel




VOX AC15VR Amplifier

AC15VR Vox Amp with North Coast Music installed 3/4"
baltic birch baffle and black or brown Vox grill upgrades
Eliminates the "VR" badge on the lower right corner of the grill





VOX AC15VR Amplifier

Factory stock AC15VR




VOX AC15VR Amplifier

View of AC15VR speaker






Input/Output jacks:: 1x input jack, 1 x foot switch jack and 1 x external speaker output.

Power output: 15 watts RMS maximum at 8 ohms.

Speaker: 1 x 12" Celestion VX Vox special design speaker, 8 ohm, closed back cabinet.

Cabinet: Constructed of MDF, covered in black vinyl, with eight Vox corners and a vintage style Vox carrying handle.

Grill: Classic brown Vox diamond grill cloth

Power consumption: 120 volts (North Coast Music only sells the US model) , 38 watts.

Dimensions: 23.7" w, 18" t 10.43" d, 36 pounds

Included accessories: US style power cable.

Optional accessories: VFS2 foot switch. A protective cover is not yet available at this time.

Warranty: One year on electronics, 90 days on the speaker. The warranty only applies when the amp is delivered for warranty repair to an authorized Vox repair center within the US.


Why buy your new Vox AC15VR from North Coast Music?

  • free Fed Ex shipping within the continental United States
  • we charge no state sales tax on amps shipped outside of WI
  • every AC15VR bench tested and burned in for 24 hours prior to shipment. This helps to eliminate any infant fatalities of electronic parts before it happens to you.
  • after the burn in period is completed, every AC15VR amp is personally played, tested and inspected by Doctorvox at North Coast before shipment, who else does that?
  • Sophisticated modeling technology combined with the VOX Valvetronix Valve Reactor power amp circuit that uses a 12AX7 tube.

    Fusing traditional VOX design elements, an advanced preamp, and the Vox Valvetronix 12AX7 tube-driven Valve Reactor output amp circuit, Vox has created the first hybrid amp worthy of the AC15 namesake.

    Unique VOX hybrid design combines solid-state and vacuum tube elements.

  • VOX Valve Reactor circuit places a true 12AX7 dual-triode vacuum tube in the power stage.
  • Preserves the look, feel, and tonal character of the classic VOX AC30.
  • Split-panel, analog preamp design offers two channels (Normal and Overdrive) for a broad range of sounds.
  • Dual-mode overdrive channel (OD1 / OD2) provides a choice of tones ranging from a bluesy overdrive to an aggressive high-gain sound.
  • Traditional Normal channel delivers a transparently clean sound that's ideal for use with an external effect processor.
  • Built-in Reverb adds depth and spaciousness to your sound.
  • Optional VFS2 footswitch offers reverb and channel switching control.

    VOX Valve Reactor provides unique hybrid amp design.
    Hybrid guitar amps typically use vacuum tubes in the preamp section, and power ICs or solid-state components in the power amp section. Using today's technology, it is possible to shape an ideal tone in the preamp stage without using vacuum tubes, as demonstrated by the many well-regarded compact effect units on the market. However, it remains a difficult task to obtain the warm, fat, distortion – and the sense of sound pressure that is the true essence of guitar sound – without employing a vacuum tube in the power amp section. To achieve this goal, the AC15VR is equipped with Vox Valve Reactor circuitry, widely acclaimed in our VOX Valvetronix modeling guitar amps and ToneLab multi-effect processors. The Valve Reactor places a 12AX7 dual-triode vacuum tube in the power stage to shape the signal, recreating all of the interaction and harmonic content of an all-tube power amplifier.

    The looks and sound quality of the legendary VOX AC-15
    The AC15 has been legendary presence not just among VOX amps but among all guitar amplifiers for over half a century! The AC15VR boasts VOX trademark design features such as the diamond grille cloth and retro-style chicken-head knobs. Both amps carry on the tradition of the AC15 in sound quality as well.

    Two channels deliver a diverse spectrum of sound
    The Normal channel creates the VOX's distinctive chimey clean tone, and is also able to produce a pristine uncolored sound that's great for driving multi-effect units or stomp boxes. The Overdrive channel provides two choices. The first, OD1, provides a natural, vintage character ideal for a defining a blues-based sound. OD2, on the other hand, spits out a more aggressive, high-gain distortion excellently suited to today's modern playing. Either way, the versatile VR Series lets you craft a tone that is familiar and authentic, yet uniquely all your own.

    * Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.





    Standard AC15VR Vox Amplifier with brown Vox grill - IN STOCK

    Retail Price: $499.00 USD
    Our Price: $379.99 USD
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    Part #: AC15VR
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    Small Horizontal "FIFTEEN" Flag - As installed on the lower right corner of the grill on AC-15 amplifiers made by JMI Vox in the 1960s. Black plastic, gold leaf (plated) letters, self adhesive "peel and stick" installation. Price includes installation on an AC15C1 purchased at North Coast Music.

    Price: $21.50 USD each
    Part #: NCM-383
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    AC15VR Vox Amplifier with 3/4" 13 ply baltic birch baffle with your choice of either brown or black Vox speaker grill, both upgrades performed by North Coast Music - IN STOCK

    This is a special order amp. Click here to read the Returns and Satisfaction Policies for limitations that apply to this purchase.

    Select your grill color here:
    Brown Vox diamond grill
    Black Vox diamond grill

    Retail Price: $599.00 USD
    Our Price: $449.99 USD
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    Part #: AC15VR-GR
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    Standard AC15VR Vox Amplifier with brown Vox grill and optional VFS2 Foot Switch - IN STOCK

    Retail Price: $535.00 USD
    Our Price: $399.99 USD
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    Part #: AC15VR-FS
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    AC15VR Vox Amplifier with 3/4" 13 ply baltic birch baffle with your choice of either brown or black Vox speaker grill, both upgrades performed by North Coast Music. Also includes VFS2 foot switch - IN STOCK

    This is a special order amp. Click here to read the Returns and Satisfaction Policies for limitations that apply to this purchase.

    Select your grill color here:
    Brown Vox diamond grill.
    Black Vox diamond grill.

    Retail Price: $659.00 USD
    Our Price: $469.99 USD
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    Part #: AC15VR-GRFS
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  • AC-15 Rigid Chrome Stand
    NCM-056
    AC15VR Chrome Rigid Amp stand, amp not included


    AC-15CC1, AC15C1, and AC15VR Chrome Rigid Stand - Rigid stand as seen used by The Beatles in early 1960's, manufactured exclusively by North Coast Music. Amplifier sits on top of stand.

    Many have asked about using this stand with other amps than Vox. For those people, here are the dimensions of the amp tray: The absolute total maximum width of the amp tray is 24.1". The distance between the inside of the two parallel amp support tubes is 8.5", or 10" to the outside of the same tubes. The stand raises the amp about 15" above the floor.


    IN STOCK NOW!!

    Price: $169.50 USD each
    Continental US Shipping: $25
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    Part #: NCM-056
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    Read more about the AC15VR amp in

    The Vox Showroom


    NOTE: Amplifiers sold by North Coast Music operate exclusively on 120 volt/60 hz, and have no provision for voltage selection.

    All amplifiers sold by North Coast Music come with the warranty issued by Korg USA. To receive warranty service, the amplifier must be returned, freight prepaid, to an authorized Vox Service Center inside the US. After servicing, the amp will be returned to you, freight collect. In no circumstance is North Coast Music or Korg USA responsible for the costs of freight or carriage to and from an authorized Vox Service Center.

    Click here to find these service centers at the online Korg Service Center Locator. North Coast Music is not an authorized Vox Service Center, but will be happy to help you locate such a center near you in the US.








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