Hand-wired and entirely new, the Vox Amplification line of hand-wired AC15 and AC30 amplifiers includes four combo models, plus a head and matching extension cabinet.

Designed for the amp enthusiast, these hand-wired amps are said to be a fusion of modern and classic elements, offering high-quality components, an all-tube design, hand-wired turret board construction, and over 50 years of Vox AC15 and AC30 refinements.

The new line of amps come finished in fawn-colored vinyl reminiscent of the 1960s AC amplifiers, and the birch-ply cabinets feature solid, tight bracing, and a natural high-frequency diffuser. Matched Ruby Tubes are used throughout for an extended dynamic range, and all models provide three 12AX7 / ECC83 preamp tubes each.

The AC30 models are equipped with an EL84 quartet in the power stage and a GZ34 rectifier. And inside the AC15 models, two EL84 tubes drive the power stage while an EZ81 is used for the rectifier. The 12-inch speaker choices include the Celestion GM12 Greenback or the Celestion AlNiCo Blue. Hand-Wired Series amps have two channels, offering a Normal and a Top-Boost channel with High and Low inputs provided for each.

A number of new features have been added to the models as well. The Normal channel now comes with a Bright switch for added brilliance. The Hot / Cool switch (also accessible via the included VFS1 footswitch) allows the Top-Boost channel to achieve even more gain, and the MV / Bypass completely bypasses the Master Volume section. Lastly, the Output Power (OP) switch will cut the amp’s output power in half, making it easier to balance the need for gain against a range of listening levels. A custom-fit dust cover is included with every model.

The Vox Hand-Wired Series includes the following:

• AC15HW1: Hand-wired combo amp; Celestion G12M Greenback; $1,600
• AC15HW1X: Hand-wired combo amp; Celestion Alnico Blue; $2,000
• AC30HW2: Hand-wired combo amp; Celestion G12M Greenback (x2); $2,200
• AC30HW2X: Hand-wired combo amp; Celestion Alnico Blue (x2); $2,600
• AC30HWH: Hand-wired head; $1,750
• V212HWX: Hand-wired extension cabinet; Celestion Alnico Blue (x2); $1,500

Vox will begin shipping Hand-Wired Series amplifiers in October of 2010. For more details, please visit voxamps.com.