VX UL10 1966 Cortex V2 CAB

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Either intentionally or due to a similar feature set that results in similar tonal traits, the UL710 is a very unusual amp for VOX.
While it is the legendary successor to the VOX AC10 SRT, it was released at a time when VOX revamped and modernized its line-up. It was also a period when Fender black-panel amps were all the rage and omnipresent on stages in both the US and the UK.
So it comes as no surprise that VOX was eager to match the feature set of the black-panel Fender amps, including reverb, which is probably one of the reasons why this VOX model sounds different.
Despite the usual VOX setup of 2x EL84 output tubes and an EZ81 rectifier, the amp sounds like a cross between an AC15 and a Deluxe Reverb. It has a clearer and more scooped midrange — it does not have the usual VOX honk of an AC30, but it still retains the chimey clarity on the top end.
It excels at clean and edge-of-breakup tones, which are indeed very special on this amp and make single-coil guitars, in particular, come alive.
Once in crunch territory, you will be greeted by what I would describe as a “character sound” — probably not a daily driver for most players (although it does sound REALLY cool with single coils in particular). Its somewhat jagged and fuzzy character will likely appeal to those looking for something distinctly different or for a good match for a specific part.
It takes pedals nicely and will easily go into drive, lead, and fuzz territory with a stompbox in front.
Unlike the larger models of the UL7xx series, this amp is an all-tube design and occupies a very unique tonal and historical spot in VOX history. It is by far one of the rarest VOX amps around.
 
The set features 18 full captures of the amp (cab baked into the capture). The amp was recorded through a 1966 VOX 2X10 with Elac speakers The mics used were 2x Royer R121, a Beyerdynamic M160 and a Neumann U87. Please refer to the full list of included captures in the product photo section.