Aclam Go Rocky Go (VOX Conqueror / The Beatles)

We love the devotion to classic Beatles‘ tones that our friends at Aclam work so hard towards on each of their releases, bringing impossibly-hard-to-achieve tones back into the mainstream. Today’s pedal is their latest release, the Go Rocky Go, which seeks to replicate the Magical Mystery Tour and White Album vibes, along with some modern upgrades for an options-laden effects unit. The range of sounds here is INSANE, moving from bright and treble-filled to mid-range punch and distorted glory…let’s dive right in, shall we?

The VOX Conqueror amps had many features similar to the UL series, but incorporated a completely different circuit, including an all-new distortion effect and the introduction of M.R.B (Mid-Range Resonant Boost), a feature adapted from Vox prototypes designed for the US market by Thomas Organ. This circuit was a key step in the development of the Clyde McCoy Wah-Wah. Additionally, the amp came equipped with reverb and tremolo effects. As usual, given the close relationship between The Beatles and Vox, some units were sent to the band for studio use. It is well documented that they used these amps during the Magical Mystery Tour sessions and on the legendary White Album.

The Go Rocky Go is a carefully crafted replica of Aclam’s Vox Conqueror (S/N: 2004) Brilliant Channel, faithfully reproducing the M.R.B., the built-in Distortion effect, and incorporating a few refinements to make it ideal for live use with a wide range of different amps. They have included a dedicated volume control for the Distortion effect, allowing you to match the clean and distorted output levels, or even boost them, regardless of how hot your guitar pickups are. Plus, the switching between clean and distortion is completely silent, unlike the original vintage amp, which produced loud pops whenever the effect was engaged.

Even though the pedal has two footswitches, you can control all four functions (bypass, distortion, M.R.B. and Crunch Mode) thanks to our intelligent switch detection. Each switch performs a specific function (bypass and distortion) when pressed independently but pressing them together lets you control the M.R.B., an incredibly useful feature that keeps the pedal’s footprint compact, saving precious space on your pedalboard.

The Go Rocky Go also pays tribute to George Harrison’s iconic 6Rocky Stratocaster, a 1961 Fender Strat originally finished in Sonic Blue, which George hand-painted using dayglo polish in 1967 – this pedal features a Sonic Blue base finish and vibrant, colorful artwork. All things Beatles is what’s on tap here, folks, and I am absolutely loving it. Make sure to watch the ENTIRE demo video below, as there are many, many different tones to pull out of this pedal – head to the Aclam website as well for more info and ordering, too – cheers!!