Vox amplifiers the jmi years book

This is perhaps the most detailed and indepth book on absolutely anything. The production quality on that book still does not match this one. Literatur vox comborohre vox amps the jmi yearsvox. Jim elyea is one of the foremost authorities on all things vox.

He suspects that the bass potentiometer was intentionally grounded as a part of the ga70 circuit design. The fourth image, far right, is of a triumphmade ac50 recently on ebay. If you love these amps then, without a doubt, you need this meticulously researched book. It ships in a road case and comes with its original footswitch. Speakers appear to be replacements from sometime in its history. Vox amplifiers, the jmi years by jim elyea goodreads. Jan 01, 2012 it took the author twelve years to write and there is no question that not only is this the definitive book on vox, but the best book on guitar amplifiers ever written. If anyone knows of further examples that should be incorporated on this page, do let me know. Got mine direct from jim signed and no import duties for a change as it was classed as printed matter. Elyea has nurtured this book like a dedicated parent, by committing the past 12 years to this encyclopedialike book. Currently available, it is already being referred to as the bible on vox amplifiers. A comprehensive history of the early years of vox amplifiers, from their development in the late 1950s through the end of the 1960s.

Vox ac30s have been a part of my life and work for 40 years now, and they always give me exactly what i need in terms of sound. Because the vox name has been used by such a variety of companies in different locations, no lists of serial numbers are available. Vox ac30 jmi era rebuild tube amp information, guitar. The jmi years 9781424317691 by jim elyea and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. As a special bonus for those who act early, vox amplifiers the jmi years is offered in a special deluxe limited edition version of copies, each signed and numbered by the author. The jmi years by jim elyea as told to elyea by former vox executive reg clark, the previous year, jmi founder tom jennings sold his controlling interest in the company in order to meet the need for breakneck expansion, and when thomas organ asked for the rights to use the vox name in north american, jennings. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Note the highly twisted leads of the transformers and the initialled chassis. Dec 16, 2008 the history for hire press has just published vox amplifiers. The ac2 and in 1960, the ac6 would accompany the ac10, ac15 and the ac30 to form a complete vox amplifier range.

Shares many of the same options and build as the super beatle and viscount amps. Told in a clear, concise style, it covers all aspects of vox. Everything youve wanted to know about vox amplifiers and their history is exhaustively outlined in this hardbound book perfect for the coffee table during the holidays. Covers all aspects from before their inception in 1957 through the end of the jmiera in the late 1960s. Vox amplifiers, the jmi years is the definitive book on vox amplifiers. This amp is fully operational and sings like a vintage vox should. I also acknowledge the contributions of charlie hall, peter alden, justin daish, george geddes, alan mckillop, phil kelly, roger alcock and. This vox advertisement for the ac10, ac15 and ac30 also features a nice early vox phantom guitar with. Its more famous product, ac30 was launched in 1959, and. Told in a clear, concise style, it covers all aspects of vox amplifiers from before their inception in 1957 through the end of the jmiera in the late 1960s. Amp shows the rigors of a 50plus year old amp, but nothing extreme.

The jmi years california, 2009 is again a wonderful repository of info on these amps and other ac30s. And, as a bonus, you will get some exercise by hefting this bad boy as it tips the scales at over ten pounds. This royal guardsman has been maintained in the recording studio environment for many years, was recently servicedrecapped as needed and sounds great. Vox amplifiers amp the jmi years 682 pages jim elyea. In 1956, jennings was shown a prototype guitar amplifier made by dick denney, a big band guitarist and workmate from world war ii. A guitar amplifier is just the piece of equipment to help with that. So far, no jmi supreme has come to light with amplifier alone rather than vox amplifier on the serial number plate. Vox amps the jmi yearsvox amps schematics jim elyea. Vox phantom, vox ac 10 amplifier, vox ac 15 amplifier, vox ac 30 amplifier this advertisement comes from a book. During our very first contact, elyea mentioned that he was writing a book on vox amps, and that hed appreciate the passing along of any details. Vox amplifiers, the jmi years standard edition 682 pages of information, photographs and diagrams on the history of the jmi company and vox amplifiers, as well as the artists who used them, and the people who made them, combined with over 1500 illustrations. Much of the above is drawn from the vox story by david petersen and dick denney, and the vox book. The first three images from jim elyeas book, vox amplifiers.

I was lucky enough to help him with this book back for around 10 years before it was finally published. The jmi years california, 2009 is a great repository of info on these amps and other ac30s. Interestingly, vox had used el34s in very rare early renditions of the ac30, as jim elyea examines in great detail in his book, vox amplifiers. A service engineers guide to the vox ac30 valve amplifier by stephen grosvenor 2006, gives excellent schemas of the circuit boards and electronic layout.

Vox amps the jmi years book, available shortly by s4wgb sun jun 03, 2012 7. Here is a 196364 vox ac30 grey panel jmi era with post factory added top boost circuit. After twelve years of work, vox amp enthusiast and collector jim elyea completed this 682 page encyclopedia of all that is vox jmi era amps. Even so, certain characteristics can help narrow the date of. In his extensively researched book entitled vox amplifiers the jmi years, author jim elyea offered an opposing opinion. The company was renamed jennings musical industries, or jmi, and in 1958 the 15watt vox ac15 amplifier was launched, vox simply being the latin word for voice. Twelve years in the making, this 682 page book contains many behind the. Triumph made ac100s welcome to the vox ac100 website. Vox amps the vox tradition of innovation carries on. Jim elyea vox amplifiers the jmi years first edition 2012. Vox amplifiers, the jmi years is a complete and accurate history of the golden age. My friend jim elyea wrote a great book on vox amps that came out in 2008. This is the authority on vox amps made from 19571968. Twelve years in the making, it is a very big book, and im not just talking about its physical sizealthough at 9.

Vox amplifiers, the jmi years is a complete and accurate history of the golden age of the vox amplifier. Jmi made the amplifiers for the vox musical instrument company way back in the day. Playing for an audience means your guitar sounds will need to extend across larger rooms so that everyone can hear you play loud and clear. Twelve years in the making, it is a very big book, and. The vox ac306 black control panel, zix inputs, split. Photoillustrated throughout in color and blackandwhite. This is a classic vox ac30 from the jmi era which was the zenith era of vox.

If you have an interest in musical instruments, guitar amplifiers, the british invasion, the beatles. This amp was the us replacement for the british jmi ac 50. In his book vox amplifiers the jmi years, author jim elyea reported that back in the sixties, ringo starr was rumored to have used a pair of ls. Told in a clear, concise style, it covers all aspects of vox amplifiers. Vox vox amplifiers the jmi years cool axe cool gear i. Info has also been usefully assembled on the bygone tones site. The deluxe limited edition, in addition to the special signed version of the book, also includes a second schematics portfolio book. Vox vox amplifiers the jmi years cool axe cool gear. The amp is included as the ac6 in a 1960 jmi vox double sided sales flyer and as the ac2 on page eight of a 1961 jmi vox amplifier catalog. History for hire press, 2008 electric guitar 682 pages. The jmi years 9781424317691 by jim elyea and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now. Subscribe to get insider information, product updates, and more. The vox story by dick denny and david petersen has a good dating list by features in the appendices and the book vox amplifiers the jmj years.

Jmi history vox amplifiers, the jmi years is a complete and accurate history of the golden age of the vox amplifier. Told in a clear, concise style, it covers all aspects of vox amplifiers from before their inception in 1957 through the end of the jmi era in the late 1960s. For good potted histories of rola and celestion, see the graces guides pages rola and celestion. The company was renamed jennings musical industries or jmi, and in 1958 the 15watt vox ac15 amplifier was launched, and was popularized by the shadows and other british rock n roll musicians. The history for hire press has just published vox amplifiers. Since vox is making primarily chinese junk these da. The company was renamed jennings musical industries or jmi, and in 1958 the 15watt vox ac15 amplifier was launched, and was popularized by the. But the amps below, and perhaps 1239 above, will have been made, or at least finished, and sold in 1968. Jmi vox ac30 with top boost in panel the vox showroom. The vox tradition of innovation carries on today with products designed to achieve unprecedented tonal flexibility.