The Pathfinder 10 is Vox's entry point, and it sounds like one. That chime and clarity the brand built its name on in the early 60s is right here in a 10 watt combo you can put on a desk or a shelf. It is not a toy. It is a real Vox that happens to be small and affordable.

Single channel with a gain knob and an overdrive switch. Treble and bass EQ. Master volume. That is all you need to go from clean and glassy to crunchy British grit. The 6.5 inch Vox Original speaker handles it well. Headphone out for late night playing, aux in for jamming along to tracks. Straightforward and honest.

If you are buying your first amp, this is a smart place to start. If you already play and need something for the bedroom or a travel rig, same answer.

• 10W solid state combo
• 6.5 inch Vox Original speaker
• Gain, treble, bass, volume controls
• Overdrive switch
• Headphone output, auxiliary input
• Model V9106

In stock now at The Pied Piper of New Albany, Ohio. Usually available at both locations. Serving Columbus, Westerville, Gahanna, Dublin, Powell, Pickerington, Reynoldsburg, Pataskala, Johnstown, and central Ohio.