Franz Ferdinand Amp Screens 2009

The concept behind this project was to provide a screen to the existing ‘real’ backline, hiding them behind amps and cabs that were completely over size.

 Additionally the units would need to be structural so the guys could jump all over them, fold flat, so they could be transported and realistic so that they looked like a regular backline.

 The project involved conjuring up images of vintage amps to get exactly the look that the Band wanted – even developing an altered font for the Franz Ferdinand logos used on the amps.

 It was great working with a band so involved with their own identity who knew exactly what they wanted.

 The end result? A very ‘cool’ looking backline that looked totally plausible and probably confused many pros. Even the vintage looking VU meters on the amp fascia worked courtesy a miniature mic and pre-amp!