Vox AC4HWR1 2nd Gen Hand-Wired Valve Combo Amplifier

Don't be fooled by its size – the Vox AC4 has been a powerful studio tool across music history. With the AC4 Hand-Wired, that legacy lives on – reborn with painstaking attention to vintage accuracy and updated with modern refinements that make it perfect for the studio, home practice, and small gigs.

This is more than a reissue. It's a complete reconstruction of a vintage legend – hand-wired and fine-tuned to bring the '60s sound back to life. Featuring hand-wired circuitry, custom transformers, and vintage-accurate cabinet construction, this amplifier aligns classic British tone with modern necessities including bypass-able master volume, a transparent effects loop, and custom-voiced spring reverb.

Now, the unmistakable sound of a vintage Vox is finally within reach. Built for vintage enthusiasts, aficionados, and modern players alike. The AC4 Hand-Wired delivers the unmistakable voice of Vox!

Looks can be deceiving. While many assume vintage AC4s were built with heavy wood panels, our research revealed otherwise. The AC4 Hand-Wired features a 9mm birch ply cabinet to match the specs of '60s models, enhancing resonance and creating an open, three-dimensional feel.

Paired with a single 12" Celestion G12M Greenback speaker, the cabinet sings with the warmth and sparkle that defined countless rock recordings.

The AC4 Hand-Wired features the classic Top Boost channel, delivering the chime and drive that have shaped the sound of Vox over the decades. The separate Treble, Bass, and Volume controls offer precise tonal shaping, letting you dial in anything from crystalline jangle to full-bodied crunch.

True to its heritage, this amp remains touch-sensitive, expressive, and harmonically complex, whether you're clean or cranked.

Unlike amps with limited reverb circuits, the AC4 Hand-Wired features a genuine spring reverb driven through a FET stage, chosen for its minimal colouration and tube-like performance. The dedicated output transformer is designed specifically for matching the impedance of these signals, delivering lush, present reverb tones. Dial in your sound with the reverb's Level control, and use the included footswitch for instant reverb bypass.

Modern players demand flexibility, and the AC4 Hand-Wired delivers with a FET-buffered effects loop designed for maximum clarity. Unlike effect loops that colour your tone, the FET circuitry provides transparency – keeping your modulation and time-based effects pristine, even when the amp is pushed into overdrive. And for purists, it’s fully bypass-able.

Powered by a 4-watt output via a single EL84 power tube, the AC4 Hand-Wired offers clean headroom, while still delivering glorious breakup when driven. Combined with the innovative circuitry and upgraded transformer, it delivers a sonic footprint beyond that of its size.

From the copper control panel to the brass vent grills and classic Vox badge, the AC4 Hand-Wired is a celebration of Vox’s unmatched heritage. It's not just an amp - it's a piece of rock history reborn for today's guitarist.