Vox AC15: Making it "Edge-ier"

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I got an AC15 recently since I couldn't afford the AC30 and I'm thinking about modding it.

The Celestion Blue Speaker upgrade def. gives it that bell-like sparkle.
Now I'm thinking about replacing its tubes but not sure which ones Edge uses.

There's a good post here about sending it to a tech for an upgrade.
But anyone know what other mods I should do to the
amp to make it sound more "Edge" like?

 

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AC15 upgrades.

I got my AC15CC1 from Mick, of Unforgettable Fire. If you've seen any of Mick's clips on YouTube, the guy gets great tone from anything he plays.

That said, I asked him about the mods that were made to the AC15CC1 that I bought from him.

THIS (below) was his answer. Hopefully it will help.

Its a Weber blue in there.

I did the high cap mod which is simply take out 2 caps. I forgot which ones I think R6 and R7?

I changed the tubes. I can't remember for certain but I think I put JJ tubes.

I got an AC15 recently since I couldn't afford the AC30 and I'm thinking about modding it.

The Celestion Blue Speaker upgrade def. gives it that bell-like sparkle.
Now I'm thinking about replacing its tubes but not sure which ones Edge uses.

There's a good post here about sending it to a tech for an upgrade.
But anyone know what other mods I should do to the
amp to make it sound more "Edge" like?

 

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You, sir, are amazing - thank you for finding that out! I have seen his clips, I totally did not realize that was an AC15CC1.

I found this from another forum, maybe it was Gearslutz:

Here is what I have done and it sounds awesome now:
JJ El84's- adds a lot of chime to the sound, great sounding tubes that last
Tungsol 12ax7's- balance the chime with some creamy warmth, to my ears makes tone controls more interactive which with Vox amps is a good thing.

I've read Edge uses Jensen speakers, but I just can't find Jensen speakers anywhere for the life of me.

 

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Mick has a lot of amps. So I am not saying that all his are with the amp I now own.

But there are probably some there that were recorded with my amp.

He has Jensen's in some of the Fender amps. I think only one Vox has Jensen; not the main one.

Guitar World magazine (September 2005 – page 64)
· (2) early `60’s Vox AC30TB amps (main amp and backup)

· (1) Custom Vox AC30TB head w/Vox 2x12 cabinet [located behind rack]

· (1) 1956 Fender Duluxe Tweed w/vintage Vox 12-inch speaker

· (1) 1958 Fender Deluxe Tweed w/original Jensen Alnico 12-inch speaker

· (1) 19xx Fender Blues Junior (customized) – used for shimmer

· (1) early `70’s Vox AC30TB w/vintage Jensen Bulldog speakers



Jensen info here:
http://jensentone.com/

http://www.jensenrvdirect.com/products/speakers.html

http://www.nextag.com/jensen-speakers/compare-html

Wiki infor on Jensen:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jensen_Loudspeakers

You, sir, are amazing - thank you for finding that out! I have seen his clips, I totally did not realize that was an AC15CC1.

I found this from another forum, maybe it was Gearslutz:



I've read Edge uses Jensen speakers, but I just can't find Jensen speakers anywhere for the life of me.

 

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Great information, thanks so much again. It'll keep me busy.