Very cool and increasingly hard-to-find piece here, especially in true NOS condition with the original box included. This is the Vox Brian May Special VBM1 limited-edition guitar amplifier, originally released in 2007 as part of the collaboration between Vox and legendary Queen guitarist Brian May. Designed to capture Brian May’s iconic harmonically rich lead tones at manageable volumes, the VBM1 quickly became a cult favorite among collectors, studio players, and Queen fans alike.
What makes this amp so special is that it wasn’t just another artist-branded practice amp. Brian May was heavily involved in the design process, and the amp was specifically voiced to recreate the sound of his famous AC30 setup paired with the Red Special. The built-in treble booster circuit absolutely screams with vintage British character, delivering those singing sustain tones, articulate harmonics, and rich overdrive textures that defined countless classic Queen recordings. Plug into this thing and it instantly feels inspiring.
Finding one of these today is difficult enough, but finding a true NOS example complete with the original box is on another level entirely. Most of these were heavily used, tossed into studios, rehearsal spaces, or collectors’ shelves years ago. This one presents like a genuine time capsule and is exactly the kind of piece serious Vox collectors and Brian May fans search for. It’s the sort of amp that immediately starts conversations the second someone sees it in a collection.
Whether you’re a Queen fan, a Vox collector, or simply someone who appreciates unique limited-production amplifiers with real historical significance, this VBM1 checks all the boxes. These continue getting harder to locate in clean, complete condition, and once they disappear into collections, they rarely come back out.
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