VOX V9168R

With the classic good looks of its bigger brothers, the new 15-Watt, 1 x 8" Pathfinder 15 combo packs a profusion of VOX style and sound into a highly compact and affordable package. Like other family members, it sports typical VOX characteristics like basket-weave vinyl, diamond grille cloth, white piping, gold beading and, of course, 'chicken head' pointer knobs.

Performance Control

The Pathfinder 15R houses a wonderful sounding, vintage Tremolo effect and is extremely versatile when it comes to tone. Its distinctive, maroon coloured top panel features a Gain Boost switch plus controls for Volume, Gain, Treble, Bass, Tremolo Speed and Tremolo Depth. Both the Gain Boost and the built-in Tremolo are footswitchable via an optional, VOX VFS2 dual footswitch, offering you even more performance power.

Bulldog Speakers and More

The Pathfinder 15R produces 15 Watts of power that drives a specially voiced 8" VOX Bulldog speaker. In addition to a Headphone output that mutes the internal speaker for 'silent' practice, the rear panel also has a specially filtered Line Out jack for recording/live work and an External Speaker output as well. The Pathfinder 15R also features an onboard Spring Reverb system with a Reverb control that adjusts the level of the effect.

Dimensions: 396mm(w) x 400mm(h) x 193mm(d) / 15 1/2"(w) x 15 3/4"(h) x 7 5/8"(d). Weight 8Kg / 17.7lbs

• Input Jack. Standard 1/4" jack for guitar connection.
• Gain Control. Set higher for crunch and distortion sounds and lower for cleaner tones.
• Boost Switch. Press in for more gain and distortion. Press out for cleaner sounds. You can turn this function on and off remotely with the optional VFS2 Footswitch.
• Volume Control. Controls the overall volume. Set high for clean sounds. Lower the level when setting the Gain control high for distortion.
• Treble Control. Adjusts the higher frequencies or treble in your tone, from soft and full at one extreme to bright and cutting at the other.
• Bass Control. Adjusts the lower frequencies or bass in your tone, from warm and light at one extreme to dark and heavy at the other.
• Tremolo Speed Control. Controls the speed at which the built in tremolo oscillates. You can also control the tremolo function remotely with the optional VFS2 Footswitch.
• Tremolo Depth Control. Controls the intensity of the built in tremolo.
• Reverb Control (Only on Pathfinder 15R.) This control enables you to vary the level of the built-in spring Reverb.
• Power ON/OFF Switch & LED. On/Off switch for mains (AC) power to amplifier. Plus power indicator LED.

Rear Panel Features

• Headphone Output Jack — The headphone jack on the rear panel mutes the built-in speaker and lets the guitarist play "silently" at any time.
• Line Output Jack — Specially filtered line level signal output. This gives you a good sounding signal for recording/live work without having to mic up the amp.
• External Speaker Output Jack
• For connection to an alternative speaker cabinet.
• Footswitch Jack — For connecting the optional VFS-2 Dual Footswitch with which you can control switch both Boost and Tremolo functions on and off independently.

Options

• Custom Cover - Optional Hi-quality custom amp cover. Tailored to fit the Vox Pathfinder, Pathfinder 15, Pathfinder 15R or Cambridge15. Durably constructed with tear resistant seams. Handsomely embroidered with the classic Vox logo.
• VFS2 - Dual footswitch for Pathfinder & Cambridge range. Hi-quality durable all-metal construction.

"PRETTY DARN GOOD AMP"

BRANDON from TUCSON, AZ USA

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VERY WELL MADE COOL FEATURES AND GREAT SOUND, HAS ITS OWN LITTLE NICHE, NOT FOR EVERYONE. PLAY FIRST TO MAKE SURE THE SOUND IS WHAT YOUR INTO

"Excellent Buy"

J. Reeves from Austin, TX USA

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So far anyway, I have been very satisfied w/this amp. Only time will tell as to long-term reliability and/or customer support. This amp definitely meets my needs now and I will keep it as long as it does. I may eventually consider a VR30 model at some point in the future if this VOX product continues to prove itself. The best thing has to be the value--a lot of amp for the money. I don't really have a worst thing to comment on, but still would like to see a larger speaker in it.

"I Love this little amp!"

David F. from LJ, TX US

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I love this little amp! I own two Fe*der tube amps and I am now using this little Vox at rehearsal in place of those. The sounds it gets are sweet - everything from a jangle, to clean, to overdriven with pedals or processor. It lacks a lot of bottom but it is only 15 watts of SS power with an 8" speaker - Still it does more than I expected. Sounds good using the line out to the PA. It has literally changed the sound of our band - we are all able to come down in volume and have more constructive rehearsals. I doubt I'll ever getting rid of it. Line-out, Reverb, Tremelo, and good sound. It's a great little amp.

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