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This is a collection of VOX amps. This
amp line has a long history. Vox started in England in the
late 50's by Tom Jennings and has changed hands many times.
These are American made under contract from Vox by Thomas
organ. These amps were very heavily marketed and very
visible on TV shows, like American Bandstand, Happening 68'
(with Paul Revere & the Raiders), and The Smothers
Brothers show. Many groups used these. At one time Vox
probably endorsed half of all major touring acts. These amps
(unlike the English counterparts) were transistor. Solid
State devices were the "new" rage because they were less
bulky and didn't require tube changes.Most didn't sound as
good, weren't very reliable, and in addition were very
expensive. The Super Beatle though, was extremely loud and
actually sounds quite good. The Beatles actually used these
on some of there last shows in the US due to shipping
logistics. Most haven't stood the test of time, if you find
one they are trashed or expensive. Here are all the 66'
American Vox reverb guitar amps. From L to R: A
"Viscount",
The American version of the infamous
AC-30, the combo
version of the Buckingham. Behind, a
"Cambridge
Reverb" a single 10"
speaker combo version
of
the Berkley II.
A
"Berkley II" a 2-10" speaker, 18
watt, small "piggyback" amp. The cheapest piggyback model in
he line. Next to the R:
"Buckingham
" a 2-12" speaker, 35 watt
"piggyback" version of the Viscount. The next amp:
"Royal
Guardsman" a 2-12 w/horn speaker
"piggyback", 60 watt amp, the American counterpart to the
AC-50. Last but not
least:
The
"Super
Beatle" a 4-12" w/2 horn speaker ,120
watt "piggyback" amp, their flagship amp, the daddy of them
all. This was the biggest comercial amp out at the time. Can
you say "loud"? These
are all in good working order and sound quite good. In back
also have a 66' Vox Sidewinder IV bass. It dosen't note very
well, the neck is about an inch wide! Of course the early
Jaguar organ to round out the shot.