Vox - Pathfinder 10 - 10W Electric Guitar Combo Amplifier

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There’s also a line out on this model that you can use with headphones or for recording purposes. Outputs like this one aren’t commonplace for amplifiers in this class, which makes this model even more appealing. I can recommend it to any beginner who needs a simple-to-use amp with versatile clean and crunch sound. A modern classic from VOX. This amp has a great reputation for a good reason. It sounds awesome! The tone is true VOX and you can nail that Brian May or early Beatles sound with this amp. Such is the concept of the amp, and the ease-of-use it presents becomes pretty attractive for beginners and musicians on a budget.

Also, given that there is absolutely zero FX provided to embellish the sound, you might find it difficult to dial in the tones that you like. All you need is to turn the treble a little too high for the sound to go from perfectly usable to too fuzzy. Particularly with metal leads and solos the sound loses its character and is mediocre at best. Its distinctive top panel features a Gain Boost switch plus controls for Volume, Gain, Treble, Bass, Tremolo Speed, and Tremolo Depth. Both the boost and tremolo are footswitchable via an optional VFS2 dual footswitch, offering you even more performance power. (Footswitch not included.)

The speakers are three inches, making this one of the smallest practice amps in this tier, but the sound is comparably loud to the clean setting on the Pathfinder. The Fly3 offers one additional switch for a delay effect, which you can adjust to make the time in-between the delay shorter or longer.

Lastly, the Bass and Treble knobs are flexible and effective. They can cut down a bright guitar, tame a low-end instrument, and dial anything in between. It has the size and the weight of a launch box because it’s a small practice amp. That means you could carry it around from one place to another without too much hassle. Overall, the amplifier looks just like a Vox amp should look, only a bit smaller. There’s nothing that jumps out as “cheap,” even though the amp has plenty of PBS materials (cheap plastic).

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There’re other small details, like white and gold bindings on the side that captures the legendary Vox looks. Leaving aside the aux input which can be found in some other cheap guitar amps, I think the Pathfinder offers enough for any beginner. Of course, having at least a basic delay or reverb would’ve been nice but Vox had other plans for this one. Portability and Usability all our expectations and/or preconceived notions as to how it will sound. The diminutive Vox Pathfinder 15Ris just such an amp. The petite cutie is The demo below showcases a musician playing the Vox Pathfinder through a PA system. With the right condenser mic, it can handle its own. I would say is enough for light gigging and garage rehearsals.

No longer in production, these amps almost immediately became a sought after collectible as soon as they were discontinued. They're becoming harder and harder to find in good condition, and have even been going up in price, so snag this excellent example today! For a 10-watt practice amp, the controls are exactly what we expect. Most models in this class feature simple EQ, gain, and overdrive features. While you can’t do a whole lot with those, they’re more than enough for practicing or learning how to play. Here for sale we have a Vox Pathfinder 15R V9168R Combo Amp. This amp is in Mint cosmetic condition, and works perfectly. It includes the box and manual as well. Please see pictures for exact condition! Vox driven tone, so if it is your thing, you won’t be disappointed. If smooth overdrive is your thing, don’t You can also use the output as a direct recording option. That means you can plug an XLR-to-XLR cable into your audio interface or console and record with your computer.As for the sound, you can expect the usual bright and chime-like tones that Vox is known for. The Pathfinder is excellent for clean playing styles from folk to blues, but it can also handle an intense level of heaviness. While crafting any review I like to refer to what other users have said about the product. That’s also the reason why I try to include the experiences and opinions of real-life users around the world. People who used it with effect pedals such as delay and modulation were impressed by the results. It’s safe to say that the amp takes pedals well. Players raved about the impressive sound quality coming from the Vox Bulldog speaker, even with the gain or overdrive engaged. Those who enjoy playing clean loved the richness of the tone, while those who enjoy a heavier sound said the amp could handle a lot more than they initially thought.

pounds less. Like the Champ, she uses an 8" speaker to push air molecules around. The 15R is a VERY portable On the downside, people did point out that there are limited features and a few cons to this amp. Several practice amps feature things like reverb and other effects, while the Pathfinder 10 keeps things incredibly simple. Several customers thought that the higher-end sound is the tradeoff for these features, while others didn’t need them for their playing style.I plugged into one at a local pawn shop and was totally blown away. The little solid-state amp sounded like, Everyone agreed that this wasn’t the loudest amp out there, but most use it for playing in a single room of the house. As a practice amp, customers think this is an excellent buy for the features and price. Some users also found the larger size and weight to be something they liked. Users praised the vintage low-profile vibe of the amp, comparing it with the old-school Vox practice amps.