The August 2016 issue of UK publication Guitar & Bass features a detailed piece on Brian’s Vox AC30 amps, written by the co-author of the Red Special book Simon Bradley. Here, for your viewing pleasure, are a selection of phone shots taken on the day by Simon that show just a little more than could be squeezed into the feature.
Rest assured that the images that feature in the magazine itself, courtesy of Eleanor Jane, are of an infinitely higher, nay professional, standard but we hope you enjoy this exclusive peek.
The brand new Mike Hill AC30 that sits at the centre of Brian’s rig
Image © Simon Bradley/TheRedSpecial.com
The set-up for the cover shot for the August issue of Guitar & Bass magazine
Actual cover shot by Eleanor Jane
Image © Simon Bradley/TheRedSpecial.com
We’ve applied a filter to this shot of the AC30TB Collector’s Edition to show off the cabinet mahogany’s lovely grain. Simon apologises for the inherent lack of focus…
Image © Simon Bradley/TheRedSpecial.com
That wonderful 1963 AC30 from a different angle. Note Brian’s original Dallas Rangemaster too
Image © Simon Bradley/TheRedSpecial.com
The rear panel of Brian’s 1996 AC30 finished in purple vinyl
Image © Simon Bradley/TheRedSpecial.com
The chassis of one of the AC30s as modified by Greg Fryer initially for the We Will Rock You stage show
Image © Simon Bradley/TheRedSpecial.com
One of the main three AC30s undergoes testing
Image © Simon Bradley/TheRedSpecial.com
A vital and previously unseen part of guitar tech Pete Malandrone’s stage kit: The Phone Charger
Image © Simon Bradley/TheRedSpecial.com
Read the whole feature, plus loads more, in the August issue of Guitar & Bass, which is on sale from 5 July 2016. Find out how to order a single print or digital copy of the magazine via this link: http://www.guitar-bass.net/magazine/the-august-2016-issue-of-guitar-bass-is-on-sale-now
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