Vox VX50BA 50 Settings Resource
Dials, Suggestions, and Tone Tips
Note: These settings are approximate and subject to the rest of your gear, They're meant to be helpful, but not exclusive..
Amp Model: Vox VX50BA 50
Amp Type: Nutube-powered bass combo
Controls: Gain; Bass; Lo‑Mid; Hi‑Mid; Treble; Master Volume; Compressor switch; Drive (Overdrive) switch; Aux In; Headphone/DI out
Vox VX50BA 50 Settings Suggestions
Bluesy Clean Groove
Smooth, dynamic clean tone with soft breakup when digging in — perfect for vintage blues, R&B, and expressive fingerstyle playing.
- Gain: 3
- Bass: 6
- Lo-Mid: 5
- Hi-Mid: 6
- Treble: 7
- Master Volume: 7
- Compressor Switch: Off
- Drive (Overdrive) Switch: Off
Modern Rock Overdrive
Punchy bass tone that cuts in a busy mix, pairing drive with strong mids for clarity and aggression.
- Gain: 7
- Bass: 5
- Lo-Mid: 7
- Hi-Mid: 6
- Treble: 5
- Master Volume: 6
- Compressor Switch: On
- Drive (Overdrive) Switch: On
Studio Funk Snap
Tight low-end with clear treble and sculpted mids — ideal for slap bass and quick articulate lines.
- Gain: 4
- Bass: 6
- Lo-Mid: 4
- Hi-Mid: 6
- Treble: 8
- Master Volume: 7
- Compressor Switch: On
- Drive (Overdrive) Switch: Off
High Gain Metal Edge
Aggressive driven tone with boosted lows and scooped mids for a modern metal bass foundation.
- Gain: 8
- Bass: 8
- Lo-Mid: 5
- Hi-Mid: 4
- Treble: 6
- Master Volume: 6
- Compressor Switch: On
- Drive (Overdrive) Switch: On
Vintage Motown Warmth
A warm, thumpy low-end with a slight vintage roll-off up top for that soulful, classic groove tone.
- Gain: 5
- Bass: 7
- Lo-Mid: 8
- Hi-Mid: 4
- Treble: 3
- Master Volume: 6
- Compressor Switch: On
- Drive (Overdrive) Switch: Off
Gear Suggestions for the Vox VX50BA 50
- Fender Jazz Bass: Pairs well with the amp’s warm low-end output, ideal for funk, jazz, and R&B tones.
- MXR Bass D.I.+: Adds preamp shaping and distortion, enhancing the VX50BA’s tonal versatility for rock and metal players.
- Squier Classic Vibe Mustang Bass: Short scale bass that works beautifully with the VX50BA’s portability and punch, great for indie and alternative genres.
- Darkglass Microtubes B3K: High-quality overdrive pedal that brings grit and definition when pushing the amp for heavier tones.
- Boss GEB-7 Bass Equalizer: Lets you sculpt the amp’s frequency response to dial in genre-specific sounds or cut through a mix.
More Tone Tips and Best Practices
- Store in a cool, dry place to avoid moisture damage to the Nutube and electronics.
- Keep away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures to preserve cabinet integrity.
- Set the master volume around 50–70% for optimal headroom and minimal distortion.
- Use the gain control moderately to retain clarity; excessive gain may introduce noise.
- Best suited for studio use, rehearsals, and small live performances due to its 50W output.
- Use an external DI or mic the cab for larger venues where more headroom is required.
- Pair with high-efficiency bass guitars for fuller low-end response.
- Avoid stacking on soft surfaces to maintain proper port function and projection.
- Keep tone controls (bass, middle, treble) neutral initially; adjust incrementally for mix balance.
- Power off and unplug when not in use to extend component lifespan.
More Amp and Tone Settings Resources
Written by Bobby Kittleberger on Amp Settings
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