Vox 2x12 (Celestion Blue Alnico)
The AC30's signature cabinet loaded with Celestion Blue Alnico speakers. Chimey, jangly, and harmonically rich with a sweet top end that breaks up beautifully. The sound of British Invasion and jangle pop.
Modeler equivalents
- helix
- 2x12 Blue Bell
- quad_cortex
- 2x12 AC30 Blue
- fractal
- 2x12 AC30 Blue
- kemper
- 2x12 Blue Alnico
- katana
- 2x12 (internal speaker sim)
Field notes on the Vox 2x12 (Celestion Blue Alnico)
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