Break Free with Stadium-ready Sound in the Palm of Your Hand
Brian May’s treble-boosted tone throughout Queen’s illustrious discography represents one of the most iconic guitar sounds in rock history. Still, his signature wall of AC30 amplifiers isn’t exactly fit for the practice room. Designed in conjunction with the decorated musician/astrophysicist himself, the Vox Brian May amPlug puts that legendary tone (quite literally) into the palm of your hand! Using your guitar and a regular set of headphones, the Vox Brian May amPlug unlocks the exact sound of Brian’s Red Special slammed into the front end of a vintage AC30, with a Treble Booster setting thrown into the signal chain for good measure. Additionally, three onboard effects — tap-tempo-enabled stereo delay, phaser, and chorus — are available at the click of a button to help you perfectly re-create Brian’s most memorable riffs and licks. And while Roger Taylor may not be included, you get the next best thing — the Brian May amPlug boasts several built-in Queen-style rhythm patterns for you to jam along with.
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Three classic Brian May effects
When it comes to Brian May’s signature tone, a Treble Booster setting is non-negotiable. However, the Brian May amPlug also boasts three additional effects to aid you in copping your favorite Queen riffs:
- “Brighton Rock” stereo delay: Named after Brian’s call-and-response echo work on the classic song “Brighton Rock,” this stereo delay is a must-have for adding space and depth to your tone. What most impressed us when testing the Brian May amPlug out at Sweetwater was this setting’s tap tempo — it’s incredibly convenient for dialing in just the right rhythm.
- Phaser: This setting sends you straight back to the Wembley Stadium stage circa 1985, with a lush, swirling phase tone.
- Chorus: If you’re after a bit of splash and motion in your tone, the built-in chorus is sure to be your go-to setting.
Queen-inspired built-in rhythm patterns
Practicing to the click of a metronome is all well and good, but why not practice along with some of the most renowned rhythms in rock history? The Vox Brian May amPlug includes a wealth of built-in rhythms to keep your time in check. Plus, many of them are directly inspired by Queen’s most famous songs, such as the immediately recognizable stomp/clap shuffle of “We Will Rock You.”
Vox Brian May amPlug Headphone Guitar Amp Features:
- A potent practice tool that plugs straight into your guitar to deliver Brian May’s most legendary tones
- Designed in conjunction with Brian May to perfectly capture the sound of his iconic treble-boosted wall of Vox AC30s
- Includes a stereo delay with tap tempo, phaser, and chorus to effortlessly cop Brian’s most memorable riffs, licks, and solos
- Sports several built-in rhythms directly inspired by famous Queen beats, such as the stomp/clap shuffle of “We Will Rock You”
- Lasts for up to 15 hours on 2 AAA batteries
- Works with any standard set of 3.55mm headphones
