AC-15 volume.

[marshallmel]

I don't feel like schlepping around a 2x12 AC-30 and I can't find a 1x12 near me. I'm looking for a grab and go combo for mid gain tones. I just was wondering if the AC-15 will be loud enough to hear over a drummer. Anyone here have experience with this amp?

 

[Mudder]

Probably, depending how hard hitting the drummer is. What's the budget?

 

[ewill52]

small venues...yep. Don't count on pristine clean tho, expect some grit...not a bad thing

 

[blackba]

Which ac15 are you talking about? The different models will vary in volume. I will say with my vox ac15tbx I used to have it was fine most of the time, but got buried a few times. If you mic it up you should be fine. I find that strange as it sounds band practice is typically louder than gigging, so it's at band practice that I have struggled the most with small amps.

 

[marshallmel]

What's the budget?

Around $1,500.00
The contenders are as follows...

Budda SuperDrive 30
65 Amps Ventura
Orange OR-15 ( with a 1x12 cab )
Fender Deluxe Reverb
Vox AC15 ( or AC30 if I can find a 1x12 )
Mesa Electra Dyne

 

[blackba]

What's the budget?

Around $1,500.00
The contenders are as follows...

Budda SuperDrive 30
65 Amps Ventura
Orange OR-15 ( with a 1x12 cab )
Fender Deluxe Reverb
Vox AC15 ( or AC30 if I can find a 1x12 )
Mesa Electra Dyne

Have you considered the Mesa ta15. Its got some voxy tones inside and has 3 power levels, 5w, 15w, and 25w. I was really impressed with the one my buddy had.

If you want light I would mark the Mesa elctradyne off the list, those combos are pretty darn heavy. I also used to have a vox ac30cc1 112 combo, that thing was awkward to carry and not much lighter than the 212.

 

[tom_h]

15 Watts can be pretty loud.

I have a Vox AC15 Heritage Handwired that I might be considering selling. PM me if you would like more info about it.

 

[marshallmel]

I had a wide body E.D. previously. I was thinking for some reason that the normal size might be lighter.
I'm checking out a T.A. tomorrow that Guitar Center has marked way down because, as you know,they are no longer carrying Mesa.

 

[Mudder]

Of the options you list the Budda Superdrive is terrific, and plenty loud.