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VOXAC15HWR1 Handwired Tube Guitar Combo Amp with Celestion Greenback - Black

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VOX AC15HWR1 Handwired Tube Guitar Combo Amp with Celestion Greenback - Black
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Handwired AC15HWR1 puts a 15W, 1x12 tube combo format around two distinct VOX voices. Use the Normal channel for its thicker character, with the Bright switch available for added clarity; move to Top Boost for chime and drive, then engage Boost for extra gain and mids. Master volume makes it possible to push the preamp at lower levels. Tube spring reverb and a buffered effects loop add practical routing options for driven or clean setups.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Recording and smaller-room playing where preamp breakup needs master-volume control.
  • Stage or studio rigs that switch between Normal and Top Boost channel voices.
  • Pedal chains using time-based or modulation effects after the preamp.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • External speaker setups that require an output other than 8 ohms.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

VOX AC15HWR1 Handwired Tube Guitar Combo Amp with Celestion Greenback - Black construction detail

Detail 01

Celestion Greenback, 1 x 12-inch configuration

The amp is a self-contained 1x12 combo built around the Greenback speaker.

Detail 02

Reverb level and tone controls

You can adjust both the amount and tonal character of the tube-driven spring reverb.

Detail 03

Reverb and boost footswitch input

A dedicated input is provided for controlling reverb and boost by footswitch.

Detail 04

23.60 x 18.90 x 10.20 inches; weight 48

These are the cabinet dimensions and listed weight for transport planning.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Confirm that an external speaker, if used, is compatible with the 8-ohm output.

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01How many channels does the AC15HWR1 have?

It has two: Normal and Top Boost. Each has its own channel-volume control.

02Does it have an effects loop?

Yes. It includes a buffered FX loop.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

4 detailsSound
Speaker Model
Celestion Greenback
Effects Loop
Buffered FX loop
EQ
Bass, treble
Speaker Configuration
1 x 12 inch
6 detailsPickups & controls
Footswitch
Reverb and boost footswitch input
Reverb Controls
Reverb level, reverb tone
Master Controls
Master volume, cut
Channel Controls
Channel volume controls
Preamp Tubes
3 x 12AX7
Circuit Type
Handwired turret board
2 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
Cabinet Material
Birch ply
3 detailsConnections & power
Power Rating
15W
Speaker Outputs
8 Ohm external speaker output
Power Tubes
2 x EL84
4 detailsSize & weight
Height
18.90 inch
Weight
48
Depth
10.20 inch
Width
23.60 inch
10 detailsOther
Configuration
1 x 12"
Model Number
AC15HWR1
Reverb
Tube-driven spring reverb
Transformers
Hand-wound custom transformers
Product Type
Guitar combo amp
Channels
2 (normal and top boost)
Series
AC Handwired
Rectifier
Solid-state
Boost
Boost switch
Amp Type
Tube guitar combo amp

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