Up for sale, a Vox MV50 Boutique mini amplifier head in near-mint condition and in perfect working order. Delivering rich, natural-sounding vintage tones in a decidedly diminutive form factor that practically fits in the palm of the hand, this Vox amp boasts a remarkable 50W of output power, loaded with Vox’s proprietary NuTube technology.
About as no-frills a tone machine as they come, the MV50 Boutique yields everything from warm cleans to cutting overdrive with simple Gain, Tone, and Volume controls, and there’s a sense of natural compression present that is typically only found via genuine vintage tube amps or the best sims. Tonally, it’s very Vox, with chiming cleans and a robust midrange response. The circuit features NuTube, a “new vacuum tube that utilizes vacuum fluorescent display technology,” which has the feel of a traditional full-size tube being run at a lower voltage, resulting in slightly more aggressive distortion and an overarching smoothness to the cleans. Finally, the EQ switch on the back toggles between Flat and Deep, designed to ensure the MV50 Boutique pairs well with any given cabinet size. Other features include a 4, 8, and 16 ohms impedance toggle and a Speaker Emulated Line/Headphone output jack.
Aesthetic touches include faux wood paneling, a mirror finish faceplate, a vintage-style VU meter, and a carrying handle. This is a clean example, with just a few minor marks and scuffs on the enclosure.
About as no-frills a tone machine as they come, the MV50 Boutique yields everything from warm cleans to cutting overdrive with simple Gain, Tone, and Volume controls, and there’s a sense of natural compression present that is typically only found via genuine vintage tube amps or the best sims. Tonally, it’s very Vox, with chiming cleans and a robust midrange response. The circuit features NuTube, a “new vacuum tube that utilizes vacuum fluorescent display technology,” which has the feel of a traditional full-size tube being run at a lower voltage, resulting in slightly more aggressive distortion and an overarching smoothness to the cleans. Finally, the EQ switch on the back toggles between Flat and Deep, designed to ensure the MV50 Boutique pairs well with any given cabinet size. Other features include a 4, 8, and 16 ohms impedance toggle and a Speaker Emulated Line/Headphone output jack.
Aesthetic touches include faux wood paneling, a mirror finish faceplate, a vintage-style VU meter, and a carrying handle. This is a clean example, with just a few minor marks and scuffs on the enclosure.
