The Vox VX50 GTV is a Vox amplifier, currently around $254.06. Close alternatives include the Strymon Iridium and the Vox VX50 AG. It pairs well with the Suhr Shiba Drive and the Electro-Harmonix "Ram's Head" Big Muff Pi V2.
Vox VX50 GTV
Vox · amplifier
The Vox VX50 GTV is an ultra-compact 50-watt modeling guitar amp built around Vox's Nutube technology, packing a range of amp models and effects into a remarkably small, light combo. With a built-in stand-style design, app editing, and a speaker that belies its size, it is a portable practice and small-gig amp delivering tube-flavored modeled tones from Vox chime to high gain.
- practice
- high gain
- tube
- stage
- crunch
- nutube enhanced feel
- valve
- vx50 gtv
Good for
- Live
- Practice
- Silent Recording
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Pedals that stack with the Vox VX50 GTV
Suhr Shiba Drive
Suhr
19% matchSuhr Shiba Drive pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
Electro-Harmonix "Ram's Head" Big Muff Pi V2
pedal
19% matchElectro-Harmonix "Ram's Head" Big Muff Pi V2 pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
Keeley Red Dirt Overdrive
Keeley
18% matchKeeley Red Dirt Overdrive takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
15% matchElectro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress's modulated voice goes after Vox VX50 GTV in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Vox VX50 GTV's own high gain character
Walrus Audio Fathom
Walrus Audio
12% matchWalrus Audio Fathom's ambient voice goes in Vox VX50 GTV's effects loop — it's not there to compete with Vox VX50 GTV's own high gain character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Meris Mercury7 Reverb
Meris
12% matchKeep Meris Mercury7 Reverb in Vox VX50 GTV's effects loop, clear of Vox VX50 GTV's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Warm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor
Warm Audio
10% matchWarm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
tonal matchStack Wampler Cory Wong on top and a high gain tone tightens toward clean boost
Cheaper alternatives
Mooer Micro Preamp 004 Day Tripper
Mooer
72% similarityMooer Micro Preamp 004 Day Tripper recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Audiocade Royal British Velvet AC30 Overdrive/Preamp Clone
Audiocade
72% similarityAudiocade Royal British Velvet AC30 Overdrive/Preamp Clone recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Vox Valvenergy Mystic Edge
Vox
72% similarityVox Valvenergy Mystic Edge recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Positive Grid Spark NEO
Positive Grid
87% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Strymon Iridium
Strymon
72% similarityStrymon Iridium recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Vox VX50 AG
Vox
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Vox VT120+
Vox
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Kustom HV30 Tube
Kustom
88% similaritysimilar tone character
Positive Grid Spark 40W Modeling Practice Amp
Positive Grid
87% similaritysimilar tone character
Orange Terror Stamp
Orange
87% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Vox VX50 GTV?+
The closest matches in character are the Strymon Iridium, the Vox VX50 AG, the Vox VT120+. Budget picks: Mooer Micro Preamp 004 Day Tripper, Audiocade Royal British Velvet AC30 Overdrive/Preamp Clone, Vox Valvenergy Mystic Edge. Boutique upgrades: Vox VT40X Classic Blue, Positive Grid Spark EDGE 4-Channel 65W Modeling Combo.
What pairs well with the Vox VX50 GTV?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Suhr Shiba Drive, Electro-Harmonix "Ram's Head" Big Muff Pi V2, Keeley Red Dirt Overdrive — Suhr Shiba Drive pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward.
How much does the Vox VX50 GTV cost?+
Around $254.06 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).