Traditionally, the classic-spec Top Boost AC30 offers chiming clean tones with a brilliant bordering- on-gritty edge, all of which gets darker and more overdriven as you wind it up. One notable change from 'proper' AC30 spec is that the Custom has a solid-state rectifier instead of a GZ34 valve. Internally, the Custom is built around a modern PCB design like the majority of new amps from the big brands. Weighing in just over 32kg, it's a fairly hefty amp, as you'd expect but any portability issues are done away with thanks to the three strong plastic handles that enable you alone, or with help from a bandmate, to move it.
The optional two-way VFS2 footswitch turns the reverb and tremolo on and off - it seems a bit stingy to have to shell out another £32 for the privilege.
VOX AC30CC2 REVERB VOLUME PLUS
The rear panel offers a mono effects loop, with the additional feature of a bypass switch to enable you to remove it from the signal chain entirely, and there's also a choice of speaker outputs: the extension jack allows you to link a second cab in the traditional manner, plus the socket marked External outputs the sound while also muting the internal Celestions.
Our review model has the more affordable 25W Celestion G12M Greenbacks, though there is also a Blue-loaded version (the AC302X). One of the most important features for tonehounds and collectors when considering a vintage AC30 is the provision of Celestion Alnico Blue speakers. The livery here is evocative of the old-school as always, with the chicken-head knobs and purple top panel working perfectly with gold piping and brown diamond grille cloth.
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