Vox Box
Carl Martin AC-Tone two-channel overdrive and boost
arl Martin goes one better with its new AC-Tone, which delivers tonal character and response similar to a classic Vox AC Series amp.
The AC-Tone is not a Vox clone but a very useful overdrive/boost pedal that delivers tons of expressive versatility. Its cut knob dials in harmonically ri
Many manufacturers claim that their pedals sound like an amp in a box, but only a select few products truly earn this distinction. Cch, singing upper midrange with that signature Vox honk. The pedal boasts two individual overdrive “channels” with separate gain controls, plus a boost circuit that thrusts your guitar up front for solos. The master volume control makes it easy to match the AC-Tone’s overall level with any amp.
It takes a while to get used to how the three footswitches operate, but once you’ve got it down, it’s easy to pull three or four gorgeous Vox-like tones from the AC-Tone with a few quick foot taps. Don’t devalue your amp with mods: just get an AC-Tone, plug it to the amp’s input, and enjoy a whole new palette of sounds. —Chris Gill

                      List Price: $330

Manufacturer: Carl Martin, carlmartin.com