Turning a Vox AC30 into a Pedal Using the Original Amp Schematic
I built a Vox AC30-style guitar amp-in-a-box pedal using the same exact architecture as the original amp...but does it sound the same? In this video, I put this ultra-budget DIY amp to the test and see how close it gets to that classic Vox-style tone. Checkout Stompboxparts for quality pedal building components: https://stompboxparts.com Ampbooks article with more details on the AC30: https://www.ampbooks.com/mobile/class... -------- ⚡ Pedal building tools I make: If you build pedals, I also design 3D-printed tools for pedal builders. Check them out here: 🌐 https://pedalsmithco.com 📷 Follow my socials: Instagram: / pedalsmithco Thanks for watching! 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Comparison test 00:54 - Reveal 01:19 - Amp architecture 03:43 - Components 04:05 - Differences & Important info 04:37 - More tones 06:10 - Final thoughts

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