Vox VT40X Amp Supremacy
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- Singing the praises of the Vox VT40X and VT20X amps. This video is inspired by the recent affordable amp shootout conducted by Andertons. Here are some videos to watch as follow-up to this video:
Andertons Video - Amp Shootout: • Affordable Guitar Amp ...
My original VT20X review with Toneroom: • Vox VT20X Review - Exp...
With an Oscar Schmidt OE20: • Oscar Schmidt OE20 Les...
How to get a Hank Marvin tone: • How To Get a Hank Marv...
How to get a Sultans of Swing tone: • Sultans of Swing Tone ...
How to save or archive sounds on VTX series amps: • How to Save or Archive...
Recording direct with VTX series amps: • Recording a Vox VT20X ...
VT40X still rocking after 7 years: • Vox VT40X Valvetronix ...
Is Vox VT40X road-worthy: • Vox VT40X Build Qualit...
P90 pickups with VTX series amps: • P90 Grote Semi-Hollow ... - Навчання та стиль
Loved those clips at the beginning, especially the jazz fusion one. Great video. I'm going to have to go back and see the Anderton video. I might have to grab one of those sometime.
I have the 40X..it is a great amp. Lots of sounds and they did knock it out of the park. The dumble preset is great. Closest I will ever get playing a dumble.
Totally agree. That Dumble model was the one that surprised me the most actually. Thanks for the excellent comment.
Thanks for this video. If I didn't already have a Fender Mustang LT50, I'd be interested in one of these Vox amps. I still would like to try one out at a store if I come across one.
Tony that sounds great thanks for sharing
Kay - bless your heart for watching my boring guitar stuff!
Anderton's video shootout is what got me interested. Did some further research including your videos and ended up ordering a 40X. Never owned a Vox before, so this is a first for me. The great tone/sounds, variation of amp/pedal options and the Tone room software is what separated the Vox from the other competition, and why I made the purchase. It arrives tomorrow, looking forward to it.
I really think you'll like it! Just remember - it's not a do-all amp - it just does what it does really well. If you like the valve/tube sound, then you'll be happy. I honestly just use the amp overdrive settings, mess around with the tube bias settings and then add some delay or reverb. That alone makes me extremely happy!
Had a Vox AD30VT with the same tube preamp. It was great too. I bought into the hype about the katana.
Just so you know, Lee didn't get the tube wrong. In England they call the 12ax7 an ecc83 for some reason. Man did i love that video. The only amps I owm are a line 6 spider 4 75 watt, which actually isnt a bad amp at all it just doesnt do crunch tones well, and the vox and for awhile I thought I may have made a mistake buying it but now I know for sure it's a great amp.
Thanks so much for the comment. I had no idea that the tubes went by different names from US to UK. Appreciate you watching. And yes - that video motivated me to re-focus some attention on my Vox amplification!
I'm interested in one of these vt amps. Unfortunately there is almost no info on what the difference is with the vt and the cambridge. I have a micro terror and micro dark heads so i am already a total believer in 1 tube in the preamp.
I watched the Andertons video I'm pretty sure Boss was not too happy their updated Katana Amp did not come out on top and esp with Chappers doing the testing , when I had mine I loved the Dumble setting Vox needs to update this amp but keep the 12x7 preamp tube, upgrade the speaker, update the USB , have the amp at least connect to the PC and use it to record directly , and update to a full size plug , one thing you did mention was you are able to connect it to a interface , I think you said you could only play through headphones ? Or could you connect studio monitors speakers ? I miss my VOX there is plenty out there on the use market , changing the preamp tube is easy I changed mine to a Bugera 12x7 tube,
He brother. Yes, the headphone out doubles as a stereo line-out. That's how I typically connect to my Scarlett (or sometimes a Zoom Livetrak mixer-recorder). Thanks for letting me know that a tube swap is easy. I'm sure I'll face that at some point down the road!
I just bought the 40X, as a result of the Anderton's video and doing some further research (I agree with Rob, it was clearly the best sounding amp in the lineup, plus in my further research in the same class). But as you described, if they came out with a 50 or 60 watt with a 12" better speaker and maybe an update on the software and usb and plug, I would sell my 40X (that I haven't received yet) and immediately upgrade. The 100 watt is just too big for what I'm wanting currently in my music equipment portfolio.
The older blue grille VT's were great. I had a 30. Some of the modeler choices today are really good. Currently doing the Catalyst thing. Been through them all, may try a Vox again after this dies.
Well ...curious thing when i watched your videos i was indeed surprised by your Vox Vt40x amp 🙊🙊🙊 It sounds great , I have the Vox Av60 ( 2 12AX7 valves ) i think it is a similar concept ) i replaced the original speaker with Celestion Creamback ( really like the result 🤗) also i was thinking on replacing the cabinet for a open back pine cabinet 🙊🙊🙊 . Ive read these valves in sort of preamp stage last a lot time (so i wouldnt be worried for that ) A friend got the 10inch speaker version and i was worried but it also sounded great . Nice video Sir , thanks for sharing your experiences 🙂👍👍
I'd love to switch out my speaker for a Creamback. That would take the sound to a higher level. I might give that a go. Thanks for the inspiration!
@@tonyleeglenn remeber to take care of speaker impedance (I think original speaker is about 4ohms , ive installed a 8ohm speaker you losse power but anyway the sound seems more detailed, more definition, also i really set my tones very bright and the creamback seems to control some of the treeble peaks ( it stoped some ear pain )
Btw, I actually like the look of the Vox VT40X! To me it's a classic, vintage look, which is another reason it stands out from the competition which mostly have a more modern look.
I like the way it looks too. It's not sleek - just classic!
Have you tried the blackstar debut 50 yet?
Hi! Thanks for your video. I would like to know how does the Vox sounds with a more metal sound (Metallica or Megadeth). Thanks!
Great video, Tony. I feel that excitement.What type of cable have you used to take the headphone output from the amp into your interface? [EDIT: Nevermind. I see that you already made a video about that!]
Ha - Yes, I think over the years I've made a video about almost every aspect of these amps. Thanks so much for watching and commenting brother!
Hi..can I ask what is the sound quality using headphones? Also can I adjust the power output way down and it still sounds good..sadly I live in an apartment complex ..great reviews you do ..tnx 👌🏻👑
Oh it sounds quite good. Here's a video where I record from the headphone out, which also doubles as a line out: ua-cam.com/video/_O7xFcYfDLY/v-deo.html - I'd say that out of the speaker, the VT20X is probably best for apartment volume. The 40X would still work I think, but it's a little harder to tame.
Tnx..and I subscribed 🫶👍
You said a short UA-cam? HaHa! I was one of them viewing your videos recently, but I knew them already, I viewed them again.
Ha! Yes . . a bit longer than planned. Really appreciate you watching the videos Hans!
Hey Tony, hope you’re doing well brother. I’m having trouble picking between the Vox VT100X, Fender Mustang GTX100, and the Boss Katana 100. What are the pros and cons of each amp, and which one do you think is best?
Woah - great question. Gotta answer with a video. I own the GTX, a first Gen Katana - and also the VT40x (not the 100 watt version). I'll make an answer vid and post by tomorrow. Thanks for asking.
@@tonyleeglenn Great, thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time out of your schedule to make a video, that’s awesome. :)
@@tonyleeglenn how do the GTX and the Vox compare?
You caught that on Andertons too?? Hahah I was like wow. I had the 20x. Lol
Vox will sell a bunch of these. Again lol
@@robertclarkguitar They are crazy cool. Did you ever try recording direct with one Robert? When I made that move was when I realized this thing is pretty special.
@tonyleeglenn never recorded with it. It was my first Amp in 2018 I bought. I liked it but caught the GAS and eventually sold it when I got the GT1. Then sold the gt1 and got you're incredible ME80 haha still have the Me80!!!