NEW! Vox Cambridge 50 NuTube Modelling Amplifier – Review & Demo
Sam takes a look at the new Vox Cambridge 50 NuTube Amplifier, a fantastic alternative to the likes of the Boss Katana, Blackstar ID or Fender Mustang.
Check it out here: https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/vox-cambridge-50-modeling-guitar-amp
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New for 2020, the Vox Cambridge 50 is a 50 watt modelling amplifier which offers a wide range of tones, is loud enough to use on stage and at rehearsals, but is also equally as suitable for quiet home practicing.
In terms of electronics and control options, it’s actually very similar to VOX’s existing VT50-GTV combo, which means that it uses their Virtual Element Technology, or VET for short, to create a versatile range of amp models, and the tonal circuit also features Vox’s exclusive NuTube vacuum tube, which helps to add the kind of natural overdrive and compression characteristics that you’d expect from a conventional valve amplifier, but without the reliability issues.
Where the Cambridge differs from the VX50 though is in it’s cabinet and speaker design. Instead of the slightly uncoventional, closed back, ported ABS plastic cabinet and 8” standard speaker which is found on the VT50, the Cambridge 50, whilst still remaining relatively lightweight, reverts back to a traditional open back wooden cabinet design. It’s styled a little more like a classic Vox, but most importantly it houses a larger, upgraded Celestion VX12 speaker, which offers a wider frequency range response and a bit more punch at higher volumes.
Looking at the control panel, it’s pretty simple layout, so if you don’t get on with menu based modelling amps such as the Fender Mustang or Marshall Code, the Cambridge might be a good option for you. There’s 10 amp models to choose from, plus a line option, that’s a super clean channel suitable for an electro acoustic guitar or keyboard but which still utilises the NuTube circuitry. Just like on the VT series, the onboard amp models range from clean to high gain tones, and included recreations of Vox’s classic AC30 and AC30 top boost amps, as well as amp models inspired by classic Fender, Marshall and Mesa amplifiers.
To tweak your tone, there’s a gain knob, treble and bass controls and then a master channel volume, and this works in conjunction with the power level knob, allowing you to crank the channel volume right up to replicate a tube amp being driven really hard, but then turn the power level down, so you can get that kinda valvey feel and response but at low volume levels, ideal for home practice and recording.
On top of the amp models you can add two simultaneous effects, a modulation, so that’s chorus, flanger, phase or tremolo and then a delay or a reverb, and these are controlled by two knobs, making it really simple to dial in an effect.
Once you’ve created a tone, you can save two favourites which can be recalled by pressing the program button, or if you connect the optional VFS5 footswitch, you can expand this to 8 saveable programs, accessed via the footswitch.
Other than that, there’s standard practice amp features such as a headphone output and auxiliary input, and there’s also a USB socket on the back of the amp, allowing you to record your tones through the NuTube circuitry directly into your computer’s recording software.
Take a listen here with PMTVU and check one out at your nearest Professional Music Technology store…
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Originally posted by UCb5PQHC0CsA48rlI6gefr5A at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9fcLIfONOM
Perfect video.
Do you have to change the Nutubes like a classic tube amp?
I just want the Sec Pistols sound.
It sounds no better than my line 6 spider iii. Put a new label on it and call it modern. I picked up my spider for like $50 just to work out stuff and not burn tubes. I played a gig with it, 57 into FOH. Got away with it. If you don't have a road crew carrying your monster tube amps, you aren't playing shows where it really matters. Set up something easy. My giant tube amp setup is in my studio and will only get out for huge shows, if at all. All the modeling sounds the same live. Get the best sound you can with used gear. Most gear is over priced.
Going on this demo the range of different tones sound better to me than most other modelling amps. Of course
this guy knows which tunes to demonstrate to the amps full potential. Very impressive, thanks for the demo.
Lovely playing
i just bought this amp, it's awesome – I've been using the OG metal grill VT50 since 2008 lol.
I'm blown away by the responsiveness, I've played a lot of tube amps and you can really hear every and feel every little detail and dynamic of your playing.
Modulation effects are surprisingly good too, although I have a main pedalboard which I run through the AC30 clean, this amp has a huge "plug and play" factor that to my ears sound a lot better than the boss katana line (which I was deciding between before picking this up).
Good review
Great Demo!!! Best comparison and detailed info (top right), thanks!
Just came across this video and it is externally helpful. I recently bought this Vox and finding this is great!
This is the most Britishy British accent of all time
Deluxe CL = Fender Twin
Boutique Clean = Dumble Steel String Singer
Boutique Overdrive = Dumble Overdrive Special
Brit 1959 = Marshal Plexi
Brit 800 = MArshal JCM800
Brit VM = MArshal JVM
SLOD = Soldano SLO30
Double Rec = Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
Idk….I think this guy can make a piece a crap smell good. I think what we really need is players like me to demo these amps. It's a hell of a lot more realistic!!!
Seriously though amazing playing. I'm trying to copy some of those intro riffs. Well done.
broo i love thiss
I don’t care if there is no effects loop
whats happening with the mouth?
Best review on the item ????
I went to guitarcenter dead set on picking up a Fender Blues Jr. or Laney Cub. Instead I brought one of these home. The plug and play factor is huge. It's probably missing an effects loop, but it's a medium sacrifice for a big sound in a little box.
This amp has one of the best clean tones I've heard.
Ok I have a AVT 100 watt marshall which is sounding horrible a Bugara which is OK a VOX VT20 which sounds amazing but Im starting again in quite big rooms.. Is this amp better than the Vox VT20 even tho obviously bigger and on saying that if I had an extra 400 dollars to spend what is better than the cambridge?? Maybe silly questions but I just compared my little practise vox with the marshall and bugara yesterday and was blown away so getting a bigger vox thanks heaps ??
9:15 one vision
7:32 hammer to fall
6:57 crazy little thing called love
Do you think the clean channel can be used for Jazz ?
No mid control, no thanks. Ever cranked the mids and volume on a vox? It's awesome.