Vox VT20+ combo

hyperfish

As a beginner I have no aspirations to gig or anything.
I have read the reviews but I would like an opinion from here.
Has anyone used this combo as a practice amp and would you recommend it?

VOX | Valvetronix  Modeling Guitar Amps

RBZ5416

I have it's predecessor, the VT30. Very flexible with a huge range of effects & simulations. The pre-configured song settings are fun & passably accurate. Only down side I'd say is because it can do so much, it can take a bit of getting to grips with once you want to start tweaking. But I suspect much the same could be levelled at most of these modelling/effects amps.

Although with the song settings you can largely ignore that until you're ready to dig deeper.

If you want something small & simple, have a look at the Roland Micro Cube.

hyperfish

Thanks for the info.

I'm swayed towards this amp due to the reviews and I have been offered a nearly new for the right money by a colleague.

Would you see any issues running a bass through it occasionally?

RBZ5416

I doubt the small speaker would be too happy taking a pounding from a bass. It may be OK at low volumes but probably best to seek advice from Vox if that's critical.

If you decide against it let me know as I know someone looking for one.

Here's a YouTube demo of mine that will give you a good idea of what it can do. I don't think the   series is too different.

hyperfish

Picked the amp up today, as new condition. It has all the documentation and the foot pedal still in the wrapper.

Different to what I was expecting though,  it turned out to be the AD50TV 212 with a pair of 12" speakers.

£80 will spent I think, just need to learn how to play now.

RBZ5416

That's the range before mine but still very similar. The 2 x 12 should handle bass duties better as long as you're sensible with volume.

50W is a little high for home use but I think they also had the same power level control on the back as the later models, so you should be fine. And there's always headphones.

hyperfish

I found the power level dial on the back.

Not powered it up yet, that will be this evening when the house is empty.

I've just put a picture up in GC. Post#1069.

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