Two classic amps, two different voices. The Marshall Plexi is open, dynamic, lower-gain vintage; the Vox AC30 is chimey, mid-rich British jangle. Here is how their settings and the records made on them compare.
| Knob | Marshall Plexi | Vox AC30 |
|---|---|---|
| Gain | 6 | 4 |
| Bass | 5.5 | 6 |
| Mid | 6.5 | 7 |
| Treble | 6.5 | 7 |
| Presence | 6 | 5.5 |
Averaged from 31 (Marshall Plexi) and 14 (Vox AC30) famous recordings. Out of 10.
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