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Vox - MV50-BM - Brian May 50W Nutube Guitar Amplifier Head,Red

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Stylish Aesthetics - In a striking Red casing, the signature MV50 gives a subtle visual nod to the iconic 'Red Special' guitar. Making the Vox MV50 BM something truly special. The amp's line/headphone out also features speaker emulation, letting you record directly from the amp head or practice without a cab. Powered by Vox’s NuTube technology — a revolutionary new vacuum tube that produces authentic tube tone at a fraction of the size and power — the MV50 BM is based on the best-selling MV50 circuitry and modeled on the classic AC30 sound, with the addition of a switchable treble booster from Nigel Knight of Knight Audio Technologies, a refined control panel, and an EQ switch that can be toggled from 'flat' (perfect for larger cabs) to 'deep' (ideal for getting a deeper tone even from a smaller cab). It's perfect for any smaller show, and if you want to put a mic in front of it, it'll do for your big gigs as well," Brian May said in a press release. "I wouldn't mind going on some future stadium gig and seeing how this shapes up."

Not only does the MV50 offer power to project your sound, but it also features a selection of controls that let you change the tonal output. Equipped is a gain dial for controlling your distortion level, tone for shaping your sound, and volume so you can crank up the output as much you want. CONTROLS: Gain, tone, master volume. Treble boost on/off, standby on/off, eco mode on/off, output impedance switch and flat/deep EQ switch Powered by Vox's Nutubes—the company's re-engineering of miniature visual display vacuum tubes for audio—this signature MV50 has all the features fans love about original MV50s, but also adds the Knight Audio Technologies (KAT) treble booster. AKA, a secret potion to the Queen guitar tone. Legendary Sound - Brian's tone is truly authentic and instantly recognisable to everyone, and with the MV50 MV, this one-of-a-kind guitar tone is recreated by combining the sound profiles of Brian's Red Special and a cranked AC30 signal chain.

MV50 Brian May

Weighing in at only 540g (19oz), the MV50 BM is one of the lightest tube amps available, making Brian May’s iconic tone truly portable. The face of the amp and cab is finished in Vox’s quintessential diamond-patterned cloth, complemented with Brian May’s signature, to represent his personal approval of the amp which bears his name. I want people to be able to get the sounds you make in a stadium show into your living room, and this achieves that. I hope that people find them inspiring.” – Brian May. ADDITIONAL FEATURES: Built-in Knight Audio Technologies treble booster, speaker-emulated phones/line out This Vox x Brian May collab has been designed and developed with Nutube technology. This a vacuum tube that delivers an authentic tone with a smaller size and less power required. The MV50 is based on the classic circuitry completed with the tone of the AC30. Don’t dismiss this model. Despite its small frame that could easily fit in the palm of your hand, it still offers a lot of power with its 50W RMS output. It is one of the lightest tube amps on the market. So, thanks to this and its small frame, transportation is effortless. Take the MV50 with you on the road. Tweak your tones

The KAT treble boost is the missing link that makes this possible, and with everything on 10, it’s pretty much instant Queen at Wembley and nearly as loud, besides looking the part, too. Special’ guitar. The face of the amp is finished in Vox’s quintessential diamond-patterned cloth, complemented with Brian May’s signature, to represent his personal approval of the amp which bears his name. Für alle Fans von Brian May und Queen, oder sogar für diejenigen, die einfach einen reinen, warmen und definierten Sound suchen, liefert dieser Verstärker in Hülle und Fülle. Im Vergleich zum MV50 AC ohne Treble Booster schafft es die Brian May Version, dem Sound das gewisse Extra zu verleihen, das ihn so unverkennbar macht. Based on the form factor and circuitry of VOX’s MV50 miniature heads, and powered by VOX’s Nutube technology – a revolutionary new vacuum tube that produces authentic tube tone at a fraction of the size and power – the MV50 Brian May adds a KAT (Knight Audio Technologies) treble booster, which can be toggled on or off, allowing guitarists to dial in Brian May’s instantly recognizable tone. Like the amPlug Brian May, the MV50 Brian May is available individually, or as a Limited Edition set with a matching 1x8” speaker cab.

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Craving more versatility? With the treble booster, you are able to recreate the classic and distinctive May tone, whilst the EQ switch lets you toggle to find the perfect sound for different cabs. Select flat for larger cabs and deep for a deeper tone when using a smaller model. And what's more, you can share these sounds effortlessly with the world thanks to the line out. Simply plug in and record your incredible tones directly without having to mic up an amp. Discover your style. Ready for life on the road I want people to be able to get the sounds you make in a stadium show into your living room, and this achieves that. I hope that people find them inspiring.” Taking its form factor from the VOX amPlug series of palm-sized, battery powered, headphone guitar amplifiers, the amPlug Brian May guitar headphone amplifier provides users with the legendary guitarist’s classic tone anytime, anywhere – through any set of standard headphones. Designed to recreate the unique sound of the signal chain of May’s “Red Special” guitar and cranked AC30, this special edition of the amPlug will thrill guitarists and Queen fans everywhere.

Powered by Vox’s Nutube technology – a revolutionary new vacuum tube that produces authentic tube tone at a fraction of the size and power – the MV50 Brian May is based on the MV50 circuitry and AC30 tone, but with the addition of a KAT (Knight Audio Technologies) treble booster, which can be toggled on or off, allowing guitarists to achieve Brian May’s instantly recognisable tone.

Controls: Gain, tone, volume, treble booster on/off switch, impedance switch, standby switch, eco switch, EQ switch (flat/deep) Powered by Vox’s Nutube technology – a revolutionary new vacuum tube that produces authentic tube tone at a fraction of the size – the MV50 Brian May is based on the MV50 circuitry and AC30 tone, but with the addition of a KAT (Knight Audio Technologies) treble booster, which can be toggled on or off, allowing guitarists to achieve Brian May’s instantly recognizable tone. Impressively Portable - Weighing a featherlight 540g, the MV50 BM Amp is one of the lightest tube amps around, making it the first time Sir Brian May's legendary tone is exceptionally portable. Weighing in at only 540g (19oz), the MV50 BM is one of the lightest tube amps available, making Brian May’s iconic tone truly portable. “I wouldn’t mind going on some future stadium gig and seeing how this shapes up.” – Brian May. With eye-catching red casing the MV50 Brian May provides a visual nod to his legendary ‘Red Special’ guitar.

The MV50 Brian May is a unique and inspiring guitar amplifier that is the result of a collaboration between Vox and the legendary Brian May from Queen, successfully encapsulating his iconic tone into the popular VOX MV50 tube amp, with a perfectly matched accompanying cabinet. Simple Controls - Boasting a minimal control panel consisting of gain, tone and volume controls, players can refine and tweak their tone exactly to their needs. In addition, the MV50 also includes an EQ switch that can be adjusted from flat, perfect for larger cabs, to deep, which allows players to achieve a deeper tone through smaller cabs. It’s perfect for any smaller show, and if you want to put a mic in front of it, it’ll do for your big gigs as well. I wouldn’t mind going on some future stadium gig and seeing how this shapes up.” – Brian May. The MV50 Brian May is a unique and inspiring guitar amplifier that is the result of a collaboration between Vox and the legendary Sir Brian May from Queen, successfully encapsulating his iconic tone into the popular Vox MV50 tube amp.

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Der Vox MV50 Brian May setzt wirklich neue Maßstäbe in Sachen kompakter Verstärker mit authentischem Sound. With a refined control panel featuring gain, tone and volume controls, the MV50 also features an EQ switch that can be toggled from flat (perfect for larger cabs) to deep (ideal for getting a deeper tone even from a smaller cab). This special collector’s edition set consists of MV50 head, matching speaker cab, plus keychain and postcards. When matched with its cabinet, “It’s perfect for any smaller show, and if you want to put a mic in front of it, it’ll do for your big gigs as well. I wouldn't mind going on some future stadium gig and seeing how this shapes up,” said Brian May. Weighing just 540g (19oz) for the head and 3.9kg (8.6lbs) for the matching cab, this is one of the lightest tube setups available to guitarists, and certainly a lot lighter than Brian’s on-stage trio of AC30s! You can truly take Brian’s iconic tone with you wherever you go.

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