Best Vox Amps for Every Guitarist

For most guitarists shopping in 2026, the best Vox amp is the AC15C1 if you play at home and occasionally out, the AC10C1 if your room is small and your neighbours are close, the AC4C1-12 if you want genuine Vox chime at conversational volume, and the AC30S1 if you need real 30-watt headroom without hauling a 71-pound two-by-twelve cabinet. If you never leave the house and only ever play through headphones, the answer is a Vox amPlug 3 or the VGH guitar headphones, and no combo at all. Everything below explains how that recommendation changes once you factor in wattage, tube topology, speaker diameter, cabinet weight, clean headroom, and how the amp actually behaves at the volume a home allows.

The Six Variables That Actually Decide a Vox Purchase

Vox has one of the widest ranges of any guitar amp brand, and the catalogue is confusing because the same nameplate — AC30, AC15, AC4 — has been applied to circuits from 1960 and circuits from last year. Rather than sort by price, sort by these six variables. They predict satisfaction far better than a model number does.

1. Wattage — and the decibel maths nobody quotes

Wattage is the most over-weighted spec in amp shopping and the most misunderstood. Doubling amplifier power produces roughly +3 dB of loudness. That is a small, barely perceptible step in perceived volume, not a doubling of loudness. Going from a 15-watt AC15 to a 30-watt AC30 buys you about 3 dB of extra output. Going from a 4-watt AC4 to a 15-watt AC15 buys roughly 5.7 dB. In practice, the difference between a 4-watt and a 30-watt Vox is less about “how loud can it get” and much more about how loud it stays clean.

Speaker sensitivity matters as much as wattage. A 100 dB-sensitive speaker fed 15 watts is exactly as loud as a 97 dB-sensitive speaker fed 30 watts. Vox’s two classic speakers sit on opposite sides of that line: the Celestion G12M Greenback is a relatively low-sensitivity driver, while the Celestion Alnico Blue is noticeably more efficient and brighter. An AC15C1X with a Blue is not simply “an AC15C1 with a better speaker” — it is measurably louder, more articulate, and harder to tame at home.

2. Tube, Nutube, hybrid and solid-state

Vox builds four distinct amplifier topologies, and they behave differently at low volume.

• All-tube (valve): the AC4, AC10, AC15, AC30, AC30S1 and hand-wired models. Preamp valves, EL84 output valves, a valve rectifier on most of the larger models. These deliver the touch response and harmonic content people mean when they say “Vox tone,” but they also require volume to sound their best.
• Nutube hybrid: Vox co-developed a miniature vacuum tube that runs at low voltage. It appears in the MV50 head series, the Cambridge50, and the VX50 series. Nutube gives genuine valve-style compression and sag without the heat, weight or output-transformer bulk of a full-size valve amp.
• Digital modelling with valve flavour: the Valvetronix VT series and the Adio Air range. These use digital preamp modelling and, on some models, a valve or Nutube stage in the power section.
• Solid-state analogue: the Pathfinder 10. Simple, cheap, durable, and surprisingly good at the Vox top-end shimmer.

The practical distinction is maintenance. All-tube amps need valve replacement eventually and benefit from a warm-up. Nutube and solid-state amps do not. If you want an amp you can leave switched off for eight months and then use, avoid the all-tube models.

3. Speaker diameter and cabinet volume

Speaker size is not a volume control; it is a tonal and dispersion control. A 10-inch speaker in a small cabinet produces a tighter low end, a more focused midrange, and a narrower spread — you have to stand more or less in front of it. A 12-inch speaker in a deeper cabinet pushes more air, produces fuller lows, and spreads wider across a room, which is why a 12-inch Vox tends to sound bigger at the same wattage than a 10-inch one.

An 8-inch speaker, as found in the VX50 GTV and VT20X, has a distinctly boxy low midrange. That is not a fault; it is what makes small Vox practice amps sound punchy and cut through a mix at low volume. A 6.5-inch speaker, as in the Pathfinder 10 and Mini5 Rhythm, has almost no useful output below roughly 100 Hz — fine for practice, thin for recording.

4. Portability in real numbers

Weight and cabinet dimensions are where Vox amps diverge most dramatically, and where most buyers get caught out. An AC30C2 weighs in the region of 71 lb (32 kg). An AC15C1 is around 48 lb (22 kg). An AC10C1 is roughly 27 lb (12 kg). An AC4C1-12 is about 26 lb (12 kg). An MV50 head is roughly 1.1 lb (0.5 kg).

Those numbers decide real logistics. A 71-pound combo is a two-hand, straight-backed lift, and it will not fit comfortably through a 28-inch interior door frame while you are also carrying a gig bag. A 27-pound amp can be carried in one hand up a flight of stairs. Anything under about 15 pounds can go on a shelf. Before buying, measure the gap between your car boot lip and the ground, the width of your narrowest doorway, and the depth of the shelf or corner where the amp will live. Vox combos are deeper than they look: a 12-inch combo is typically around 10 to 11 inches deep, so allow a couple of inches of clearance behind it for the rear panel and cable.

5. Clean headroom

Headroom is the volume at which an amp stops being clean. This is where the AC15 and AC30 genuinely separate. A 15-watt Vox through a Greenback will begin to compress and break up somewhere around the upper third of its volume range. A 30-watt AC30 with the same speaker stays clean considerably further up the dial. If your playing depends on pristine clean chords with a pedalboard in front, a 15-watt amp will run out of clean before a drummer does. If you want the amp itself to be the overdrive, a 15-watt or even a 4-watt Vox gets there at a volume you can actually use.

6. Home-volume performance

This is the variable that decides whether an amp gets played or gathers dust. A 4-watt all-tube Vox cranked into a 12-inch speaker can reach roughly 95–100 dB at one metre. That is louder than a domestic vacuum cleaner and loud enough to be heard through a party wall in a typical apartment. Nothing about “4 watts” implies “quiet.”

What makes an amp home-friendly is not low wattage but a usable master volume, a low-wattage attenuation setting, or a headphone output. The AC4TV’s built-in attenuator, which steps the output down to roughly one watt and then a quarter of a watt, is the classic solution. A master volume on the AC10C1, AC15C1 and AC30 models lets you push the preamp while keeping the power section restrained. The MV50, Cambridge50, VX50 and Mini Go ranges add headphone outs so you can play at any hour. If home volume is your single biggest constraint, buy for the master volume and headphone jack, not for the wattage figure.

Decision Matrix: Match the Amp to Your Situation

Full Spec Comparison

Weights are approximate and vary with the speaker fitted and the production year. Prices are general market ranges for new stock and shift with region, currency and dealer promotions. Treat both as planning figures rather than quotes.

The 4-Watt Tier: Vox Tone at Domestic Volume

Vox AC4C1-12

The AC4C1-12 is the most useful home Vox for anyone who wants the classic top-boost voicing without a master volume doing all the work. It is a single-channel, 4-watt, cathode-biased all-tube amp with one 12AX7 in the preamp and one EL84 in the output, feeding a 12-inch speaker in a cabinet that is genuinely small — roughly the footprint of a large shoebox, around 15 inches wide and 10 to 11 inches deep.

The reason to choose the 12-inch version over the 10-inch is cabinet volume and dispersion. The larger driver moves more air, so the amp sounds considerably bigger than 4 watts suggests, and it spreads across a room rather than beaming. At home, you will find usable clean tones in roughly the first third of the volume dial, edge-of-breakup in the middle, and full EL84 compression past about two-thirds. That last zone is loud — expect the neighbours to notice in a flat.

The circuit is simple enough that it takes pedals well, particularly boosts and low-gain overdrives placed in front. Because it is cathode-biased, swapping the EL84 does not require a technician or a re-bias. The main compromises are the absence of reverb, the absence of an effects loop, and a single tone control rather than a full EQ. It is a one-sound amp, but it is a good sound, and it weighs about 26 lb, which is light enough to carry in one hand up a flight of stairs. Typical street pricing sits in the $450–$550 range.

Vox AC4C1-10

The AC4C1-10 is the same amplifier circuit as the 12-inch model in a slightly smaller box with a 10-inch speaker. It weighs around 20 lb and occupies noticeably less floor space — useful if the amp lives on a shelf, in a bookcase, or beside a desk. The trade-off is a tighter, more focused sound with less low-end extension, and a narrower sweet spot: you have to be roughly in front of the amp to hear it properly, which is awkward if you play seated at a desk with the amp behind you.

For a genuinely small room, the 10-inch version is often the better home choice because its reduced low end translates less through floors and walls. Bass frequencies are the ones that travel; a 10-inch speaker in a shallow cabinet produces less of them. If your main concern is not annoying the people below you, the AC4C1-10 is measurably easier to live with than its 12-inch sibling. It is also slightly cheaper, generally landing in the $400–$500 band.

The same caveats apply: no reverb, no loop, one tone knob. It is a purist’s small amp and it rewards being pushed.

Vox AC4 Blue

The AC4 Blue pairs the 4-watt AC4 circuit with a Celestion Alnico Blue, the speaker most associated with the classic Vox sound. The Blue is a more efficient driver than the ceramic speakers in the standard AC4 models, so the amp is louder at the same volume setting, brighter, and considerably more articulate in the upper midrange. It is the closest you can get to the recorded Vox chime at four watts.

The consequence is that it is harder to play quietly. Efficiency cuts both ways: the speaker converts more of the amplifier’s output into sound, so the quiet end of the dial is louder than on the standard models. For a player in a detached house, that is a benefit. For someone in a flat, it is a complication. At roughly 21 lb and typically $550–$650, the AC4 Blue is a specialist purchase — buy it because you specifically want the Alnico voice, not because it is a better general-purpose small amp.

Vox AC4TV (legacy reference)

The AC4TV is out of production but remains widely available second-hand, and it is worth understanding because it solved the home-volume problem more directly than any current AC4. It added a step attenuator offering full 4-watt output, roughly 1 watt, and roughly 0.25 watt. At the quarter-watt setting, the amp can be pushed into genuine power-tube distortion at a level that will not carry through a wall.

That feature is why the AC4TV still commands attention. If you find one in good condition, budget for a valve service and check the speaker for cone damage, since these are older units. Current AC4 models have no equivalent built-in attenuator, which means the practical route to the same result today is either an external attenuator between the amp and speaker or a low-wattage modelling amp with a headphone output.

The 10-Watt Tier: The Practical Home Compromise

Vox AC10C1

The AC10C1 is, for a great many players, the correct answer to “which Vox should I buy for home?” It is a 10-watt all-tube single-channel combo with a 10-inch speaker, a master volume, and a compact cabinet weighing in the region of 27 lb. The master volume is the crucial feature: it lets you drive the preamp into overdrive while keeping the output stage at a domestic level, which is something the AC4 models cannot do.

Tonally it sits between the AC4 and the AC15. It has more clean headroom than the 4-watt amps — enough for pedal-driven clean playing at home and at low-volume rehearsals — but it still breaks up naturally before the AC15 does. The 10-inch speaker gives a tight, focused low end that translates poorly through floors, which is exactly what you want in an apartment. The cabinet is around 15 inches wide, so it fits on a desk, a low shelf, or a small stand without dominating a room.

Weaknesses: no reverb, no effects loop, a single tone control, and a reverb-free, feature-light design that some players find limiting. It is not a modelling amp and will not simulate a dozen different Vox eras. What it does is produce one authentic, responsive Vox voice at a volume you can use at home, and it does so at around $500–$650. For a player who wants a real valve amp, plays mostly at home, and occasionally jams with others at moderate volume, the AC10C1 is the strongest all-round value in the range.

Vox Pathfinder 10

The Pathfinder 10 is the cheapest genuine Vox, and it is not a toy. It is a 10-watt solid-state analogue combo with a 6.5-inch speaker, a clean and an overdrive channel, a headphone output, and a weight of roughly 12 lb. The clean channel does a credible impersonation of the Vox top-end — the chime and the slightly scooped mids are recognisable — and the overdrive channel is a usable, if generic, distortion.

The reason to buy it is context. It is the amp you put in a child’s bedroom, take on holiday, keep in a rented flat where a heavy valve amp is impractical, or use as a backup in a gig bag. There is nothing in it that can break expensively: no valves, no rectifier, no output transformer. If it is knocked off a shelf, the most likely damage is a cracked cabinet or a torn grille cloth.

The limitations are real. The 6.5-inch speaker produces very little below about 100 Hz, so it will not deliver a full-bodied clean tone, and it will not keep up with a drummer. But at around $130–$170, it costs less than a single replacement valve set for an AC30, and it makes a perfectly respectable practice amp and a genuinely good headphone platform.

The 15-Watt Tier: The Sweet Spot for Most Players

Vox AC15C1

The AC15C1 is the default recommendation for the player who wants one Vox that does everything reasonably well. It is a 15-watt, two-channel all-tube combo with a 12-inch Celestion G12M Greenback, onboard reverb, tremolo, a master volume, and a top-boost channel that delivers the classic Vox overdrive. Weight is around 48 lb, and street pricing typically falls between $700 and $900.

The two channels — normal and top boost — give you genuine flexibility. The normal channel is warmer, fuller and takes pedals exceptionally well. The top boost channel adds the bright, cutting upper-midrange that defines the Vox sound, along with a more interactive EQ. The master volume means both channels can be driven hard at low output, though the amp’s character changes as the master comes down: the power section contributes less compression and the sound becomes more preamp-driven and slightly more aggressive.

At 48 lb it is a genuine two-hand lift but manageable. It fits in the boot of a small car and through a standard 30-inch doorway without drama. The clean headroom is adequate for home, small rehearsals and mic’d gigs, but it will run out of clean before a loud drummer does. That is the honest dividing line between the AC15 and the AC30, and it is the single most important decision in the whole Vox range. If you need clean volume alongside a heavy-handed drummer and no PA support, buy the 30. If you do not, the AC15 is lighter, cheaper, and easier to make sound good.

Vox AC15C1X

The AC15C1X is an AC15C1 with a Celestion Alnico Blue instead of a Greenback. It is the same circuit, the same wattage, the same weight class — roughly 50 lb — but a materially different sound. The Blue is brighter, more efficient and more three-dimensional in the upper mids, with a slightly softer low end than the Greenback.

Two practical consequences matter. First, the Alnico Blue is more sensitive, so the amp is louder at any given volume setting. Second, the Blue compresses in a particular way when pushed, producing the chiming, slightly nasal overdrive heard on a great many classic British recordings. If that sound is your target, the extra cost — typically $900–$1,100 — is justified. If you use a lot of pedals or prefer a fuller, warmer base tone, the Greenback in the standard AC15C1 is the more versatile choice and leaves money for a speaker upgrade later.

One caution: Alnico magnets are more fragile than ceramic ones. They can be damaged by a hard knock or by being stored in extreme heat, and they are expensive to replace. If the amp will be thrown in and out of a van, the Greenback model is the more durable proposition.

Vox AC15C2

The AC15C2 puts the 15-watt AC15 circuit into a larger cabinet with two 12-inch speakers. It weighs around 60 lb and generally runs $1,000–$1,200. The result is a bigger, wider, more open sound than the single-speaker version — the two drivers produce a broader stereo-ish spread and a fuller low end, and the larger cabinet volume gives the amp more authority at the same wattage.

The catch is that you are adding roughly 12 lb and several hundred dollars to gain cabinet size rather than headroom. The amplifier is still 15 watts, so it still breaks up at the same point on the dial; it just does so more loudly and with more low-end weight. For a player who never leaves the house and wants the fullest possible sound from a 15-watt Vox, it is a legitimate luxury. For anyone who gigs, the single-speaker AC15C1 is the more sensible buy — you can always add an extension cabinet later, and you can leave it at home when you do not need it.

Vox AC15 Hand-Wired

Vox’s hand-wired models use point-to-point construction on a turret board rather than a printed circuit board, with higher-grade components, premium transformers, and a birch-ply cabinet. The AC15 Hand-Wired is typically fitted with an Alnico Blue, weighs around 55 lb, and sells in the $1,600–$2,000 range.

The case for hand-wired is serviceability and long-term durability rather than a dramatic tonal leap. Point-to-point wiring can be repaired component by component by any competent valve technician, decades from now, and the components themselves — capacitors, resistors, jacks, pots — are generally of a higher grade and less likely to drift. A printed-circuit-board amp is not fragile, but it is harder and more expensive to repair when something eventually fails.

Tonally, a hand-wired AC15 tends to sound slightly more open and dynamic than the standard model, with a marginally sweeter top end. It is a subtle difference, not a transformative one, and it is not worth the premium for most players. It is worth it if you intend to keep the amp for twenty years, if you value repairability, or if you simply want the best version of the thing. If you are buying your first Vox, it is not the place to start.

The 30-Watt Tier: Volume, Headroom and Weight

Vox AC30S1

The AC30S1 is the single-channel, single-speaker AC30, and it is the smartest 30-watt Vox for most modern buyers. It is a 30-watt all-tube combo with one 12-inch speaker, weighing around 40 lb — roughly 30 lb less than an AC30C2 — and typically priced between $800 and $950. It delivers genuine 30-watt clean headroom in a package one person can carry comfortably.

The design is deliberately stripped back: one channel, a simplified control set, and a master volume. There is no tremolo and no second channel, so the AC30S1 does not do the full range of tricks the AC30C2 does. What it does is the core Vox voice with more clean headroom than an AC15, which is exactly the problem most gigging players need solved. It will hold clean against a moderately loud drummer and it takes pedals well.

The 12-inch speaker in a relatively compact cabinet gives a slightly tighter low end than the two-by-twelve, which some players prefer for recording. If you want one Vox for home, rehearsal and small gigs, and you do not want to lift 71 lb, the AC30S1 is the obvious pick.

Vox AC30C2

The AC30C2 is the classic: 30 watts, two 12-inch Celestion Greenbacks, two channels, reverb, tremolo, and a weight in the region of 71 lb (32 kg). Street prices typically sit in the $1,100–$1,400 range. It is the amp that defined the sound of British beat music and it still does the thing it does better than any substitute.

The two-by-twelve cabinet is what separates it from the S1. Two speakers in a large open-backed box produce a wide, deep, three-dimensional sound with a low end that a single-speaker combo cannot match. At home, that also means it sounds fuller at low volume than a smaller amp, because the cabinet itself is doing some of the work. Many players find an AC30C2 at low volume more satisfying than an AC4 at high volume, precisely because of the cabinet.

The weight is the price. At around 71 lb, it is a two-person lift for anything beyond a few metres, and it will not fit through a narrow doorway while you carry anything else. It is also loud: 30 watts through two efficient speakers will overwhelm a 10 × 12 ft room at a quarter of the volume dial. Buy it if you gig, if you record in a treated room, or if you have a garage. Do not buy it as an apartment amp, however romantic the idea.

Vox AC30C2X

The AC30C2X substitutes a pair of Celestion Alnico Blues for the Greenbacks. It weighs a little more — around 75 lb — and typically costs $1,500–$1,800. This is the configuration that matches the classic recordings most closely: bright, chiming, harmonically dense, with a compression character in the upper mids that is difficult to imitate with pedals.

The efficiency of the Blue means the amp is louder at the same settings, which is a mixed blessing. It also means the amp’s clean headroom is effectively extended, since more of the amplifier’s output is converted to sound rather than dissipated as heat. For a gigging player who wants maximum volume from 30 watts, that is an advantage. For a home player, it makes an already-loud amp harder to control.

The Alnico Blues are also the most expensive and most fragile component in the amp. Two replacements cost several hundred dollars. If the amp will be gigged hard, budget for that.

Vox AC30 Hand-Wired

The hand-wired AC30 is the flagship: point-to-point construction, premium components, a birch-ply cabinet, two Alnico Blues, and a weight around 74 lb. Pricing typically runs from $2,600 to $3,200. It is the most expensive and most repairable Vox you can buy.

As with the hand-wired AC15, the justification is longevity and serviceability rather than a night-and-day tonal difference. A hand-wired AC30 will still be serviceable in forty years; a printed-circuit-board amp may not be. For a working studio, a collector, or a player who intends this to be the last amp they buy, that matters. For everyone else, the AC30C2 or AC30C2X delivers 95 percent of the sound for roughly half the money.

Nutube and Hybrid: Modern Vox Without the Glass

Vox MV50 Series

The MV50 range is a set of 50-watt Nutube hybrid heads, each voiced differently: Clean, AC, Rock, Boutique and High Gain. Each weighs roughly 1.1 lb and typically costs $250–$350. The head is about the size of a large paperback book, runs from a small external power supply, and produces enough output to drive a full-size 4 × 12 cabinet.

The concept is straightforward. You carry the head in a gig bag, and you use whatever cabinet is available at the venue. The Nutube stage provides valve-style compression and sag, so the response feels closer to an all-tube amp than a digital model does. The AC version is voiced to approximate the classic Vox top boost; the Clean version stays clean far up the dial and makes an excellent pedal platform.

The caveats are practical. There is no built-in speaker, so the MV50 is not a standalone solution — you need a cabinet, which defeats the portability advantage if you have to bring one. There is no reverb, no tremolo, and minimal EQ. The output is 50 watts into 4 ohms and lower into 8 or 16 ohms, so the power available depends on the cabinet you plug into. If you have a cabinet at home and want a backup head for gigs, or if you fly regularly and can borrow cabinets, the MV50 is exceptional value. If you need one box that does everything, it is not that box.

Vox Cambridge50

The Cambridge50 is a 50-watt Nutube-equipped modelling combo with a 12-inch speaker, weighing around 22 lb and priced in the region of $400–$550. It combines digital preamp modelling — a range of amp voicings and effects — with a Nutube stage in the output, plus a headphone output and USB audio for recording.

For a home player, this is one of the most practical amps in the entire Vox catalogue. It has a 12-inch speaker, so it sounds substantial when played aloud; it weighs 22 lb, so it can be moved without effort; it has a headphone output, so it can be used at 2 a.m.; and it has USB audio, so it can be recorded without a microphone or an audio interface. It also has no glass valves to replace.

The trade-off is that it is a modelling amp. The voicings are good but they are approximations, and the digital front end will not respond to picking dynamics or guitar volume changes in exactly the way an all-tube circuit does. If you are chasing a specific valve feel, an AC10C1 or AC15C1 will get you closer. If you want flexibility, low weight, silent practice and recording in one box, the Cambridge50 is hard to beat at the price.

Vox VX50 GTV

The VX50 GTV is a 50-watt Nutube modelling combo with an 8-inch speaker, weighing in the region of 10 lb and typically costing $330–$420. It is a compact, lightweight amp with a range of amp models, onboard effects, a headphone output and a USB audio interface.

The 8-inch speaker is the defining characteristic. It produces a punchy, mid-focused sound with limited low-end extension — good for practice, good for cutting through at low volume, and not ideal for recording a full-bodied clean tone. But the combination of 50 watts of headroom, an 8-inch speaker and 10 lb of weight is unusual, and it means the amp can be carried in one hand alongside a gig bag and still be loud enough for a small rehearsal.

For a player in a small flat, this is a strong candidate: it can be played quietly, it can be played through headphones, and it can be carried anywhere. The GTV designation refers to its voicing set, which leans towards classic British tones rather than high-gain modern sounds. Vox also builds the same platform as the VX50 BA for bass and the VX50 AG for acoustic guitar, so players who double on other instruments can stay within the same family.

Modelling and Practice Amps

Vox VT20X, VT40X and VT100X

The Valvetronix range is Vox’s long-running modelling line. The VT20X is a 20-watt combo with an 8-inch speaker at around 15 lb and roughly $230–$300; the VT40X is a 40-watt combo with a 10-inch speaker at around 22 lb and roughly $300–$380; the VT100X is a 100-watt combo with a 12-inch speaker at around 35 lb and roughly $450–$550. All three offer a large library of amp models and effects, editable through onboard controls or a companion app, with headphone outputs and USB audio.

The VT100X is the interesting one for a home player who also gigs. It has a 12-inch speaker and enough power for a rehearsal, but it can be dialled down to a whisper and used through headphones. Its weight of roughly 35 lb is manageable. If you want one amp that covers a wide range of sounds — Vox cleans, American cleans, British crunch, high gain — the VT range does it in a single box at a fraction of the cost of multiple valve amps.

The honest limitation is authenticity. Modelling reproduces the frequency response and gain structure of an amp, but the interaction between a valve output stage, an output transformer and a speaker is not fully captured. Through headphones, the difference is small. Through a speaker at volume, a real AC15 will feel more alive under your fingers. Whether that matters is a personal call, and it is not a difference that shows up in a recording made at low volume.

Vox Adio Air GT

The Adio Air GT is a 50-watt stereo desktop amp with a pair of small full-range drivers, Bluetooth audio streaming, modelling, effects, a headphone output and USB recording. It weighs around 9 lb and typically costs $400–$500.

It is not really a guitar amp in the traditional sense. It is a small stereo speaker system with a guitar-modelling front end, designed to sit on a desk or a shelf. Played quietly in a bedroom, it produces a surprisingly full stereo sound; streamed music through it sounds like a decent portable speaker. Its stereo effects — chorus, delay, reverb — are far more convincing than the mono versions in a single-speaker combo.

What it will not do is fill a room or keep up with other musicians. The drivers are small and the cabinet is shallow. Treat it as a home practice and recording tool that doubles as a Bluetooth speaker, and it makes a great deal of sense. Treat it as a gigging amp and