Brian May’s big rock tone in an amp that fits in your hand. The VOX MV50 Brian May (MV50-BM) is a compact amplifier head made with Sir Brian May of Queen. It uses VOX Nutube technology, is based on the AC30 sound and adds a KAT (Knight Audio Technologies) treble booster you can switch on or off.
Why customers choose it
- Signature sound: designed and voiced with Brian May, based on the VOX AC30 tone.
- Real tube character: Nutube 6P1 preamp with the KAT treble booster for his famous lead tone.
- Small but loud: about 50 W RMS at 4 ohm, 25 W at 8 ohm and 12.5 W at 16 ohm.
- EQ switch: Flat for larger cabinets, Deep for more low end from a small cabinet.
- Record and practise quietly: the headphone / line out has cabinet simulation, so you can record without a mic.
- Signature looks: red casing as a nod to his Red Special guitar, VOX diamond cloth front with Brian May’s signature.
Who it is for
Queen fans and rock guitarists, players who want a light head for gigs and rehearsals, and anyone who wants tube-like tone for home practice and recording.
What’s in the box
- MV50 Brian May amp head
- AC adapter
- Power cord
- Owner’s manual
Specifications
| Type | Nutube amplifier head |
|---|---|
| Preamp | Nutube 6P1 with KAT treble booster |
| Output power | Max. approx. 50 W RMS @ 4 ohm, 25 W @ 8 ohm, 12.5 W @ 16 ohm |
| Controls | Gain, Tone, Volume, treble booster on/off, impedance switch, standby switch, eco switch, EQ switch (Flat/Deep) |
| Jacks | Input, speaker output (6.3 mm mono), phones / line (6.3 mm stereo) |
| Power supply | AC adapter, DC 19 V |
| Current consumption | 3.42 A |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 135 x 75 x 100 mm |
Good to know
- This is a head only. For speaker playing you need a guitar cabinet; headphones work without one.
- Set the impedance switch to match your cabinet.
FAQ
Can I use it with headphones?
Yes. The phones / line jack takes headphones and has cabinet simulation.
Does it have a real tube?
Yes, a Nutube 6P1 vacuum tube in the preamp.
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