Groupies, but they're kinda whimpy when it comes to hauling my gear

lol, sorry. Couldn't resist saying that.

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Hold on- "it just my opinion." ... "Thats a fact." ...

Am I missing something?

Anyways, 2x12 combo's are friggen' heavy. I rather carry two lighter packages (head and 2x12 cab) than one big mofo'.

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Agreed. 100%

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i think that's the reissues, not the CC series/originals

i'd go for a CC series 2x12 combo over the head and cab

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yes you are, thats what happens when you quote out of context.

its just my my opinion that a "real" AC30 is 2x12. its a fact that the 2x12 is the classic example of a VOX AC30.

if u do a google image search on ac30 you will see mostly 2x12s

it doesnt matter anyway now does it? get what you like. you live and learn.

Agreed, the bands I've seen touring with them seem to not have any real problems with them.

Amen, 2x12 combo, 4x12 half stack, they're both AC-30's that we've come to know and love. Both made by the same company, both been around for ages, both great stuff.

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-AC30CCH
-1956 Epiphone Zenith
-Ibanes TS-808 (original from the 80's)

I swear to god that my drummer must be louder than any other mother****er on the face of the planet, because according to most of you guys, I seem to be the only guy who needs his half stack.

For my AC30, I got one of those cheapo $60 "roadcases" from eBay. Does more than a Tuki cover and comes with wheels. Nice for moving it around anyway and puts it with the same mobility as 1 4x12 cab.

Anyway, back to the half stack/combo thing, the AC30 can hold its own in the mix, if you angle it up or sit it on top of something, it's just that it doesn't hold up with enough bass response ala the open back and EL84 breakup tendencies to not sound shrill and almost annoying when pushed that hard.

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I wish my drummer was louder, my amps are way too low. I can't even get any feedback when we're playing!

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Well I have a hiwatt half stack and a vox ac30 combo.
I can see both sides of the coin.
Ideally I use both. But I have used the half stack as my main amp for a few years.
Maybe its just my ancient sound city cab but it weighs a god damn ton with the head and takes up loads of room in the van and doesnt fit in anything smaller than a van really. But I have tons of tone and volume so it pays off.
With a combo though even though it is a bit of a pain to carry on your own, it takes up a lot less space taking it to gigs.
And to me it is the classic Vox 2x12 image too.

If weight and portability is such a consideration I would go with the 2x12 and get a flightcase.
I personally have more trouble with the half stack. And the band complain about it all the time.

If portability is the issue, what about the 1x12 with the 'Neodog' speaker? I'm surprised no-one's mentioned it.

It's less than 50 lbs...

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R. Gracie are you gonna make a habit of posting stupid opinions on this board? Sheesh. There are pluses and minuses to using a combo or a half-stack. You have to weigh the benefits of each to determine what works best for you.

Sure, combos may be more compact in most cases, but they also tend to be a heck of a lot heavier than a 2x12 cab and a separate head. Combos and half-stacks generally sound different because most cabs tend to be closed-back. Some pretty prefer the tightness of a closed cab over an open-back. Some people prefer to buy the heads and cabs separately because it gives you more flexibility to use different combinations of the heads and cabs.

I don't have a problem with people posting their opinions but for god's sake please think before you speak.

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Whats wrong with gracies opinion?
I tend to agree with him. To me a Vox AC30 is a 2x12 open back combo. Part of the reason for buying an ac30 is surely its heritage?

No one has mentioned that decent voxes have 3 leather handles. Middle and at both ends. Making it very easy for 2 people to carry one between them. And if those new cc's dont have leather, ditch the plastic and get some off ebay.
An innovation that many manufacturers seem to have missed. Like a 4x10 bassman combo that has one handle. Silly.

Well for starters, he made fun of people that play through half-stacks. Just because he doesn't like them or need one doesn't mean he has to criticize those that do.

As far as heritage.. I could give a rats ass. I care more for how it sounds to my ears and fits with my music. I don't buy my amps to impress anyone.

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*applause*

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-AC30CCH
-1956 Epiphone Zenith
-Ibanes TS-808 (original from the 80's)

Recently acquired information: The Beatles AC-30

Neener neener, the beatles DID use a Vox AC-30 head :P

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-Gibson SG Special Faded (Considering putting in some P-90's)
-AC30CCH
-1956 Epiphone Zenith
-Ibanes TS-808 (original from the 80's)