The Vox NEW! VOX VX50-DTV 50 Watt Modeling is a Vox amplifier, currently around $339.99. Close alternatives include the Blackstar Silverline Special 50 and the Blackstar Marco Mendoza. It pairs well with the JHS Angry Charlie and the Friedman BE-OD.
Vox NEW! VOX VX50-DTV 50 Watt Modeling
Vox · amplifier
The Vox VX50-DTV is a 50-watt digital modeling guitar combo amplifier from Vox's VX50 series, offering a range of amp voicings and built-in effects in a compact, gig-ready package. Part of Vox's accessible modeling amp lineup, it delivers tonal versatility and modern convenience aimed at practice, home recording, and small-venue use.
What stands out
“Standout strength is the digital modeling platform's tonal breadth, letting players access multiple amp characters and effects from one combo”
— from the community notes
“Part of Vox's accessible modeling amp lineup, it delivers tonal versatility and modern convenience aimed at practice, home recording, and small-venue use”
— from the listing
“The Vox VX50-DTV is a 50-watt digital modeling guitar combo amplifier from Vox's VX50 series, offering a range of amp voicings and built-in effects in a compact, gig-ready package”
— from the listing
“A dependable choice for players wanting broad tonal flexibility at an accessible price point”
— from the reviews
“Valued as an accessible modeling combo within Vox's VX50 series, offering a wide range of amp voicings and effects”
— from the community notes
Trade-offs
“50-watt output provides solid headroom for practice and small-venue gigging”
— from the reviews
- digital
- practice
- recording
- tonal versatility
- gigging
- headroom
- amp voicings
- built in effects
Good for
- Live
- Practice
- Silent Recording
- Studio
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Pedals that stack with the Vox NEW! VOX VX50-DTV 50 Watt Modeling
JHS Angry Charlie
JHS Pedals
20% matchclean platform takes the driveA clean, high-headroom stage takes on dirt it can't generate by itself. (high headroom → high gain)
What JHS Angry Charlie brings here leans toward crunchy — that's worth building a pairing around
Goes in front of the amp
Friedman BE-OD
Friedman
18% matchclean platform takes the driveA clean, high-headroom stage takes on dirt it can't generate by itself. (high headroom → crunchy)
Friedman BE-OD is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Vox NEW! VOX VX50-DTV 50 Watt Modeling gives it exactly that
Goes in front of the amp
Electro-Harmonix Micro Metal Muff TOP Boost
Electro-Harmonix
18% matchclean platform takes the driveA clean, high-headroom stage takes on dirt it can't generate by itself. (high headroom → high gain)
The high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Electro-Harmonix Micro Metal Muff TOP Boost leans it toward high gain to fill it in
Goes in front of the amp
Audiocade 1974 Colorsound Tremolo Clone
Audiocade
11% matchPut Audiocade 1974 Colorsound Tremolo Clone after Vox NEW! VOX VX50-DTV 50 Watt Modeling in the signal chain, clear of Vox NEW! VOX VX50-DTV 50 Watt Modeling's own gain stage
Goes in front of the amp
Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor
Wampler
9% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (high headroom → compressed)
What Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Goes in front of the amp
TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo
TC Electronic
6% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo's pristine voice goes in Vox NEW! VOX VX50-DTV 50 Watt Modeling's effects loop — it's not there to compete with Vox NEW! VOX VX50-DTV 50 Watt Modeling's own pristine character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Sits in the amp's effects loop
MXR Analog Delay
MXR
5% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run MXR Analog Delay in Vox NEW! VOX VX50-DTV 50 Watt Modeling's effects loop, clear of Vox NEW! VOX VX50-DTV 50 Watt Modeling's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Sits in the amp's effects loop
Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes
Electro-Harmonix
tonal matchGoes in front of the amp
Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Vox NEW! VOX VX50-DTV 50 Watt Modeling gives it exactly that
Cheaper alternatives
Line 6 Catalyst 60
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Vox NEW! VOX VX50-DTV 50 Watt Modeling?+
The closest matches in character are the Blackstar Silverline Special 50, the Blackstar Marco Mendoza, the Marshall ST112 JTM 1x12 Cabinet. Budget picks: Line 6 Catalyst 60, Fender Mustang LT50, Marshall Code 100 Combo. Boutique upgrades: Peavey Vypyr X3 100W 1x12 Modeling Combo, Positive Grid Reactor 100, Fender Mustang GTX 100.
What pairs well with the Vox NEW! VOX VX50-DTV 50 Watt Modeling?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: JHS Angry Charlie, Friedman BE-OD, Electro-Harmonix Micro Metal Muff TOP Boost — What JHS Angry Charlie brings here leans toward crunchy — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the Vox NEW! VOX VX50-DTV 50 Watt Modeling cost?+
Around $339.99 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).