Enjoy the convenience of compact, Nutube preamp technology with the iconic sound of Queen s guitarist Brian May through the Brian May MV50 Amp Head from VOX, a 50W tube amp that delivers all the features of the MV50 AC, but with an added treble booster circuit for attaining the classic Queen s guitar tone. Capable of driving 4-, 8-, and 16-ohm cabinets, this versatile tube amp can deliver potent clean or overdriven tones, all controllable across a single channel with tone, gain, and volume controls.
This amp head sports a dual-duty headphone and line output with cab simulation for silent practicing or DI recording, a dedicated 1/4 speaker output as well as an EQ switch that matches different cabinets. This amp includes a power supply, so you can rock right away.
The Iconic Sound of Queen
Brian May has been an important artist and collaborator with VOX for decades, with his iconic sound based on combining his signature guitar, a treble booster, and the Nutube preamp technology. This amp head was co-designed and voiced by Brian May, and provides a truly authentic hard rock sound that captures the iconic Queen s guitar tone in an ultraportable form factor that can be taken anywhere.
Nutube Technology Explained
Looking more like a chip than a conventional valve, the Nutube is a vacuum tube utilizing technology from vacuum fluorescent displays. As with conventional vacuum tubes, the Nutube is constructed with an anode, grid, and filament, and operates as a complete triode tube. Furthermore, it generates the response as well as the same rich harmonic characteristics of conventional vacuum tubes. Its miniature size reduces power consumption over conventional tubes, and its construction is said to offer up to 30,000 hours of continuous operating life.
VOX MV50BM Specs
| Amplifier Type | Tube |
| Output Power | 50 W RMS |
| Tube Types | 1 x Preamp Nutube |
| Channels | 1 |
| Master Volume | Yes |
| Tone Section | Channel 1: Gain, Tone |
| EQ | None |
| Built-In Effects | None |
| Effects Loop | No |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" Mono Instrument |
| Outputs | 1 x 1/4" Mono Headphone 1 x 1/4" Mono External Speaker |
| Output Impedance | 4/8/16 Ohms Mono |
| USB | None |
| Wireless Connectivity | None |
| Mobile App Compatible | No *As of March, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Physical
| Covering | Rubber |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 5.3 x 3.0 x 3.9" / 135.0 x 75.0 x 100.0 mm Amplifier |
| Weight | 1.19 lb / 540 g Amplifier |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 2.81 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 10 x 8 x 3.4" |
In the Box
- VOX Brian May MV50 50W Amplifier Head
- Power Supply
- 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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