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Cathode-biased Vox-style amps

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Who uses it

Brad PaisleyCurrent: cathode-biased amps 2025
Cathode-biased Vox-style amps (Dr. Z / Vox / Trainwreck): Paisley: 'I use cathode-biased Vox-style amplifiers, either Dr. Z, an old Vox or a Trainwreck'. MusicRadar: Brad Paisley on compression and slapback (2025) ↗

Affordable clones & alternatives

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Fender Champion II 25 Guitar Combo Amplifier (1x8", 25 Watts)~$150 new approx.
Fender Champion II 50 Guitar Combo Amplifier (1x12", 50 Watts)~$200 new approx.

Budget clone: Vox AC15C1
Boutique clone: Matchless DC-30

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