Korg era Vox AC30/6TB (90’s AC30) into 90’s 6402 cone Celestion Greenback
This capture is based on my favorite amp, the Korg-era Vox AC30/6TB loaded with a 6402 cone Celestion Greenback. This amp, in particular, has a special history. It was previously owned by Nick Wheeler of The All-American Rejects, where it was used primarily as a touring amp before eventually being sold due to the ridiculous volume it produces. AC30s can be hit or miss, and this particular example sounds incredible. Unlike a stock AC30, this amp has a Mercury Magnetics output transformer, which made a noticeable positive difference compared to the stock one in EQ, breakup, and feel. It sounds balanced and full, the breakup is tight and harmonic, and it has that classic AC30 clarity without getting out of hand.
The 6402 cone Greenback offers a tight low end, balanced mids, and an open yet controlled top end. You still get the AC30’s harmonic complexity, just with the edges kept in check. When pushed, it blooms with that classic Greenback compression, a crisp top end, and low-mid weight that you can feel under your fingers.
Together, the AC30 and 6402 cone Greenback make for a dependable, versatile, and mix-ready pairing that can cover nearly any scenario you’d find yourself in.
The amp was tube rolled to achieve the most balanced eq and tasteful breakup response.
This purchase includes one capture using a Shure 545 into an API 512c preamp.
V2 captures do not include lifetime updates. Lifetime updates were limited to V1 capture purchases.
Korg era Vox AC30/6TB (90’s AC30) into 90’s 6402 cone Celestion Greenback
This capture is based on my favorite amp, the Korg-era Vox AC30/6TB loaded with a 6402 cone Celestion Greenback. This amp, in particular, has a special history. It was previously owned by Nick Wheeler of The All-American Rejects, where it was used primarily as a touring amp before eventually being sold due to the ridiculous volume it produces. AC30s can be hit or miss, and this particular example sounds incredible. Unlike a stock AC30, this amp has a Mercury Magnetics output transformer, which made a noticeable positive difference compared to the stock one in EQ, breakup, and feel. It sounds balanced and full, the breakup is tight and harmonic, and it has that classic AC30 clarity without getting out of hand.
The 6402 cone Greenback offers a tight low end, balanced mids, and an open yet controlled top end. You still get the AC30’s harmonic complexity, just with the edges kept in check. When pushed, it blooms with that classic Greenback compression, a crisp top end, and low-mid weight that you can feel under your fingers.
Together, the AC30 and 6402 cone Greenback make for a dependable, versatile, and mix-ready pairing that can cover nearly any scenario you’d find yourself in.
The amp was tube rolled to achieve the most balanced eq and tasteful breakup response.
This purchase includes one capture using a Shure 545 into an API 512c preamp.
V2 captures do not include lifetime updates. Lifetime updates were limited to V1 capture purchases.