Vox AC4 Hand-Wired 1 x 12" Combo Guitar Amplifier

Small in stature but not in tone, the Vox AC4 Hand-Wired packs decades of amplifier evolution into a portable powerhouse. Long appreciated by tone purists for its stripped-back circuitry and touch-sensitive dynamics, the AC4 gets a modern reimagining through a hand-wired build that fuses vintage accuracy with present-day flexibility.

This single-channel combo pushes 4 watts into a 12-inch Celestion G12M Greenback, delivering creamy breakup at lower volumes—ideal for apartment sessions, recording environments, and mic’d stage use. The updated power supply design introduces organic voltage fluctuation, allowing for the sag and bloom that vintage players chase in high-powered rigs.

The AC4HWR1 also benefits from a custom output transformer, tailored for saturation-rich voicing, and a cabinet built with vintage-spec material thickness to enhance warmth and low-mid complexity. Paired with an ultra-responsive spring reverb and an FX loop, this amp integrates seamlessly into modern setups without sacrificing its old-school soul.

With classic Vox aesthetics and a full-bodied tone footprint, the AC4 Hand-Wired is an exceptional tool for the detail-focused player. Fans of nuanced players like Jeff Buckley will find its clean-to-dirty range intuitive, expressive, and sonically rewarding.