Vox AC30 Feeler 1960

[phsycoandy]

I have one of these, looks a bit tired but in full working order and all original, anyone up on what these early ones are worth?

I realise its a guitar amp btw

Edited July 15, 2010 by phsycoandy

[stevie]

There's one in our local music shop in good nick priced at £1500.

[skankdelvar]

With something like this, we're definitely heading into 'Vintage' territory. The fact that it's a 1964 adds the value of association with The Beatles. Plus, there are various versions of original AC30's - e.g. some have retrofitted top-boosts, some have factory-original top-boosts and this all affects the price. So some pics would help Vox experts (I'm not one) to ID the specific version you've got.

After that, provenance, condition and originality is critical. Serious collectors will swarm over it, checking the gubbins out for 'original solder joints', pot types, wire runs, re-caps, replacement speakers, transformers etc. It's all a bit of a minefield, frankly.

If you're thinking of selling and want to squeeze the best price out of it (and who wouldn't?) you probably need to do some research, including checking out the various 'Vintage Amp' and Vox-specific sites to see exactly what you've got and how much they're going for. Here's a starter: [url="http://www.voxshowroom.com/equipment/index.html"]http://www.voxshowroom.com/equipment/index.html[/url]

Very popular in the States, if you don't mind biting your fingernails while the amp's in transit

Edited July 12, 2010 by skankdelvar

[Mr. Foxen]

Valve or solidstate rectifier is another thing to look for.

[phsycoandy]

Thanks as ever guys, very informative.

[phsycoandy]

Now on ebay for you Beatles fans!

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[tombboy]

This should shift for sh*t hot money!!! Great amp and good luck!

I fried one of these when I was a lad by playing a bass through it........ I know!

Edited July 15, 2010 by tombboy

[phsycoandy]

[quote name='tombboy' post='895934' date='Jul 15 2010, 08:15 PM']This should shift for sh*t hot money!!! Great amp and good luck!

I fried one of these when I was a lad by playing a bass through it........ I know![/quote]

Thanks i hope so, are you Becks bruv btw? and I was never a throbbing member (excuse the pun!) how do u get to be one of them eh?

[phsycoandy]

[quote name='tombboy' post='895934' date='Jul 15 2010, 08:15 PM']This should shift for sh*t hot money!!! Great amp and good luck!

I fried one of these when I was a lad by playing a bass through it........ I know![/quote]
You were right sold in 45 minutes!