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Vox Mini Super Beetle
Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2024 10:54 pm
by Tonray's Ghost
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 ?
Re: Vox Mini Super Beetle
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2024 2:47 am
by idiotsdelight
Re: Vox Mini Super Beetle
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2024 3:29 am
by Tonray's Ghost
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.
Re: Vox Mini Super Beetle
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2024 11:29 am
by tonebender
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.
Re: Vox Mini Super Beetle
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2024 12:53 pm
by Tonray's Ghost
tonebender 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.
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
Re: Vox Mini Super Beetle
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2024 6:33 pm
by BatUtilityBelt
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
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).
Re: Vox Mini Super Beetle
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2024 12:27 am
by Tonray's Ghost
BatUtilityBelt wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2024 6:33 pm
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
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).
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 real
Re: Vox Mini Super Beetle
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2024 6:29 am
by Tonray's Ghost
Re: Vox Mini Super Beetle
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2024 8:55 pm
by idiotsdelight
Tonray's Ghost wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2024 3:29 am
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.
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?).
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.)
