VOX Valvetronix VT100X 100W 1x12 Digital Modeling Guitar Combo Amp

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This is a new venture for me, my first Modeling Amp. I'm older and I've been around and I guess you could say "Old School" but I love gear and I love sound and I love music. The one thing I've never owned is a VOX, until now. I use to lust after the old Thomas VOX Amps that my friends would get; they just had that "Sharp Look"! ...the diamond grill cloth, the chrome dolly, and the sound, really sweet!! Don't get me wrong, I was a Bass player in the 60's and other bass players drooled when I got out my Jazz Bass and B-15. But I played guitar too and love the sound of a Fender or Ampeg amp. As far as guitars...Strat, Tele, Les Paul, Gretsch, they ALL have their place. Ok, back to the VT100X... It's my first modeling amp so bare with me. For me it wasn't the easiest to set up but I quickly realized it takes experimentation; nothing else can replace the 'hands-on' factor. I find the sounds Amazing! ...I found out that the VFS-5 foot pedal is absolutely essential. And, I'm sure that if the cables I purchased weren't faulty, the VOX Tone Room would have gone a lot smoother but now that it's sorted out, this amp really shines. I have plans for this amp. It's versatility is incredible. I didn't want the 40 watt version because I couldn't deal with a separate 19 volt "wall wart"...I dunno, old school. One thing that disturbs me is that each time you change sounds it reverts your volume setting to "Very Loud" no matter where it was previously set. If I use the AC30 setting and hit a switch any other amp, my Gretsch goes to instant feedback...a warning to any hollow body users. My Strat and Les Paul aren't as particular but it's still very loud and I wish that could be changed. I've owned several of the amps being modeled and the sounds are accurate so I assume the others are close enough too. All in all, it's a keeper and I'm having fun...not an easy task at my age but I close my eyes and I'm back in those early bands again and this time I HAVE THE VOX!!!

I have owned Valvatronix amps in the past and have always liked the sound but considered upgrading so ordered the Vox AV60 analog modeling amp instead which has rave reviews. After about a week of trying to love the sound I realized I made a big mistake and exchanged it for the new VT100 model. Instantly after plugging in I loved the sound. The amp just simply sound more professiona and refined. I'm not sure why but everything you play though it sounds sweeter. I play everything from clean jazz to over the top metal and this amp does it all. If you want a one trick pony, this is not it. Many sounds, many effects. I love the compression on the clean sounds and at full over the top distortion it has little background noise. The speaker sounds full and thick and the cabinet is beautiful. Also the control layout is so easy to understand that you can plug in and start tweaking out of the box. I have owned no less than 20 amps over the last 45 years and this one tops them all. I can't think of a single bad thing to say about it.