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PATHFINDERoh gg rg g4 h4ggx s cg24inmy s 5g r g 75 rrgxg5n gDICK DENNEY1990Limited production run of 1000 reissueVOX AC30s built to sound like the originalfrom the ‘60s and branded the “AC30Limited Edition.” Amps endorsed by originalengineer DICK DENNEY, back with VOXfor the first time in 23 years. Each featuresbrass plate with amp’s number in the run.Smoking banned on domesticair flights.1991New AC30 “Vintage” based on LimitedEdition model introduced with reverb as acombo and a head. These and LimitedEdition equipped with G12M Celestionspeakers, with VOX Blue speaker availableas option.Modern players who favor the AC30 andVOX amps include the Edge and Bono ofU2, Peter Buck of R.E.M., Thom Yorke,Jonny Greenwood and Ed O’Brien ofRadiohead, Billy Corgan of SmashingPumpkins, Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney, Noel Gallagher of Oasis, JamesWilliamson of Iggy & The Stooges, DaveGrohl, Dwight Yoakam, Pete Doherty of theLibertines and Babyshambles and more.AC301992Rose Morris Company and all its holdingssold to KORG Inc. Rose Morris thenrenamed “KORG UK.”William Jefferson Clinton elected 42ndPresident of the U.S.Nirvana’s Nevermind goes to No. 1 in theCD charts.1993VOX AC30 amplifier is re-introduced asclose to original specs as possible withGZ34 tube rectifier (not used since thelate ‘60s), Celestion Blue Alnico speakerand the original cosmetics.Classic VOX Wah-Wah pedal made tooriginal specs also reintroduced, alongwith VOX Tone Bender germanium transistorfuzz box.“The VOX Story” is published.Final episode of “Cheers.”AC151995Jerry Garcia dies of heart attack andGrateful Dead choose to disband.1996AC15 AMPLIFIER based on the originalis re-introduced with features such asreverb, master volume and tone controls.Prince Charles and Princess Dianadivorce.O.J. Simpson trial begins.1997The AC1 1-Watt desktop battery amplifiermade to look like the AC30 is introducedwith twin 2" speakers.Scientists successfully clone Dolly thesheep.aAC11998VOX PATHFINDER 15-Watt practice ampintroduced along with the Valve-Tone andDistortion-Booster pedals.aHistoric agreement brings peace inNorthern Ireland.Clinton admits to Lewinsky affair.1999VOXFest ‘99, the first of many annual gettogethersto celebrate VOX and othervintage instruments from the “BritishInvasion” of the ‘60s, takes place in the U.S.Ex-Beatle George Harrison stabbed at hishome by unknown assailant who thinks heis the devil. Harrison survives the attack.2000Following on the successful introduction ofthe “Pathfinder,” the VOX “Cambridge” 30Reverb and 30 Reverb Twin make their bowwith two-channel tube amp. Later, the VOXT-25 bass combo amp is introduced.oEverlast appears on the back cover ofVOX’s catalog with the AC30.2001VOX R&D becomes a division of KORG Europe.Revolutionary new Valvetronix line, featuringthe most sophisticated expression of hybridtechnology for modern features and the bestVOX sounds from the past, take shape as theT60 and “Pathfinder 10” combos.VALVETRONIX is launched at the NAMMshow in Nashville with a performance byJohn Jorgenson.Apple Computer introduces first generationiPod.2002VOX T-15 Bass amp and Pathfinder 15 &15R (Reverb) combos are displayed atFrankfurt Musik Messe.AC30 makes a resurgence when LennyKravitz tours with a wall of combos andcustom cabinets.VALVETRONIXUNION JACK WAHVBM-12003VOX introduces the UNION JACK WAHpedal with a colorful flag on the pedal body.Matchbox 20 appears in an ad with theVOX AC30.2004VOX’s relationship with Brian May is furthercemented when the company introducesthe VBM-1 Brian May Amplifier.VOX releases their Handwired AC30 headand combo to critical acclaim.The Pathfinder 10, 15 and 15R portablecombos are reintroduced.Youth oriented artists begin to insist onVOX, when groups like Primus, Train andOur Lady Peace join the VOX roster.Gwen Stefani of ska-pop band No Doubtgoes solo.U2 releases hit album, How To DismantleAn Atomic Bomb.CHROME SERIES2005VOX R&D office establish in England.ToneLab is introduced, offering VOX’s innovativeValve Reactor and Valvetronix modelingtechnology in a portable desktop processor.VOX introduces COOLTRON technologyand releases the first line of battery poweredstomp boxes that include a tube.The new CHROME SERIES of Valvetronixamplifiers is launching, targeting youngerplayers with modified looks, great modelingsound and a punch of power.VOX production moves to China and theAC30 Custom Classic series is introduced.VOX continues to gain popularity andartists such as Meredith Brooks, SimplePlan and Slipknot endorse the AC30 andValvetronix amps.COOLTRONDA52006The portable, affordable DA5 series islaunched and later includes a variety ofamps in colors like red, pink and green.VOX’s popularity surges with diverseartists that include Jim Ward of Sparta,Claudio Sanchez from Coheed & Cambriaand Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy.2007“VOX Amplifiers, the JMI Years” by JimElyea is published.Taking a further step forward in sounddevelopment, VOX presents its AC50AND AC100 CLASSIC PLUS heads,cabs and combo.VOX celebrates its 50th year of amplifierdesign with two custom created AC15models, the first in its new line of HeritageCollection amplifiers.gAC50 CLASSIC PLUSAC15H1TV25

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