Anyone have one of these ?
I figure the aesthetic alone will win the GF over as a furniture accent piece, she loves quirky, vintage looking flea market finds in odd corners of the house...but how does it stack up in real bedroom amp terms ?
Vox Mini Super Beetle
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I got this one.
http://www.voxshowroom.com/uk/amp/p15smr.html
http://www.voxshowroom.com/uk/amp/p15smr.html
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Ahh...that's the head version of the venerable Pathfinder 15R, an amp nobody can understand why Vox discontinued production. Fantastic little amp .I kick myself as I had the chance to buy the combo for about $35 bucks a long time ago and I walked away with some crappy Ibanez junk. Arghhh.idiotsdelight wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2024 2:47 am I got this one.
http://www.voxshowroom.com/uk/amp/p15smr.html
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I bought a Pathfinder back in the late 90's (I think). I actually gigged with that rascal from time to time. That and an old Peavey were the only two SS amps I ever had that I liked. I gigged with a Vox AC15 and kallion times over the years and owned one twice. It was one of those pieces of gear that you sell then regret, then re-buy. That mini stack looks awesome. My BIL had one of the huge Beatles model back in the 70's.
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I've lusted after an AC15 for awhile. Especially because of the tremolo circuit and blue or vintage white tolex option. But I'm afraid it's just not a bedroom/ living room amp. But someday I might do it anywaytonebender wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2024 11:29 am I bought a Pathfinder back in the late 90's (I think). I actually gigged with that rascal from time to time. That and an old Peavey were the only two SS amps I ever had that I liked. I gigged with a Vox AC15 and kallion times over the years and owned one twice. It was one of those pieces of gear that you sell then regret, then re-buy. That mini stack looks awesome. My BIL had one of the huge Beatles model back in the 70's.
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My AC15 is my favorite amp. I'd say it's a living room amp when you're in the bedroom (long cable or wireless).Tonray's Ghost wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2024 12:53 pm I've lusted after an AC15 for awhile. Especially because of the tremolo circuit and blue or vintage white tolex option. But I'm afraid it's just not a bedroom/ living room amp. But someday I might do it anyway
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In Thailand they have what they call 'knockdown' house/ buildings. Essentially they're prefab mini houses and people use them for all types of purposes. We have a small side yard but just big enough to drop one of these prefab 'guitar rooms' in once we pour a slab. GF is on with it as long as you make the outside look like a faux coffeehouse and add a few coffeehouse items inside. Someday that AC15 might have a realBatUtilityBelt wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2024 6:33 pmMy AC15 is my favorite amp. I'd say it's a living room amp when you're in the bedroom (long cable or wireless).Tonray's Ghost wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2024 12:53 pm I've lusted after an AC15 for awhile. Especially because of the tremolo circuit and blue or vintage white tolex option. But I'm afraid it's just not a bedroom/ living room amp. But someday I might do it anyway
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Vox should just send this guy a commission from my purchase
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My first attempt at snagging one was forgetting when the Goodwill auction ended (pickup only). It went for $125. I think I paid $250 for this (4x8?).Tonray's Ghost wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2024 3:29 amAhh...that's the head version of the venerable Pathfinder 15R, an amp nobody can understand why Vox discontinued production. Fantastic little amp .I kick myself as I had the chance to buy the combo for about $35 bucks a long time ago and I walked away with some crappy Ibanez junk. Arghhh.idiotsdelight wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2024 2:47 am I got this one.
http://www.voxshowroom.com/uk/amp/p15smr.html
PMS_front.jpg
I bought my 15R for $25 as I was literally moving out of town. I bought another 15 (non Reverb) chassis off tdpri for $25. It only needed a jack replaced.
I've been lucky to score some great little ss & tube amps for little money (Dano, BJr, Champ, Vox, etc.)