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Custom Classic AC30BM Brian May Signature 30W 2x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp

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Stone cold crazy tone from a stripped-down, May-customized AC30.

The AC30BM is Vox's tribute to Brian May. As long as Brian has been playing guitar there has been a wall of AC30s standing behind him. The mainstay of his tone is the AC30's Normal Channel combined wShow More

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Custom Classic AC30BM Brian May Signature 30W 2x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Specifications:

27.75"W x 21.25"H x 10.4"D
71 lb.

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Custom Classic AC30BM Brian May Signature 30W 2x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp

Stone cold crazy tone from a stripped-down, May-customized AC30.

Custom Classic AC30BM Brian May Signature 30W 2x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Specifications:

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