Brian May Guitars Special LE

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Improved and refined replica of Red Special.

The Brian May Signature Electric Guitar features an acoustically chambered mahogany body, a dual truss rod mahogany neck, and ebony fingerboard. The pickups are Tri-Sonics that Brian sealed in Araldite adhesive to prevent microphonic feedback inherent with metal covered pickups. These are controlled by the original Brian May switching system with individual on/off and phase switches, one volume and one tone pot.

The Brian May guitar is faithful to the spirit of Brian's original 'Red Special', an instrument that has achieved iconic status and a unique place in rock history, and designed by Brian May himself. The Brian May Special is a stunning guitar, blessed with superb build quality, awesome playability and an astonishingly rich diversity of killer tones. In fact, it delivers everything you'd expect from an instrument built to the exacting standards of one of the world's greatest guitarists but, in keeping with Brian's vision of a "guitar for the people", with an amazingly affordable price-tag that belies its superior appointments and performance.

Without question one of the most eagerly anticipated instruments of the century. The original BMG replica was originally launched in winter 2001 to rapturous critical and public acclaim. UK Guitarist magazine hailed it as "Best Guitar of The Year" and theater audiences around the globe thrilled to the guitar's sound in performance in the Queen musical "We Will Rock You."

But the story certainly didn't end there. Brian, his long-standing guitar technician Pete Malandrone, and Barry Moorehouse of House Music have significantly improved upon the guitar's overall construction as well as refining the bridge assembly, electronics, finishing and color choices. Simply put, one of the finest artist-designed production guitars is now even better.

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The Korean-made models are praised for their craftsmanship, with the silver sparkle finish receiving particular acclaim.
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Features and functionality

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The unique switching system is highlighted as a standout feature, allowing for versatile tone options not found in traditional models.
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Owners find the guitar excels in grunge, Neil Young, and power pop, especially with overdriven chords providing exceptional clarity.
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Steel or cobalt strings are recommended over nickel for optimal tone, as nickel can sound too dark and muddy.
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The pickups provide a warmer, fatter sound akin to Strat pickups but are distinctively tailored for series combinations, unlike P90s.
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Blaster Silonga

Singer, Guitarist

IV of Spades

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Blaster Silonga can be seen using the Brian May Guitars Special LE - Black 'n' Gold during IV of Spades' live performance of "Ang Pinagmulan" on Wish 107.5's YouTube channel.

Justin Hawkins

Guitarist, Singer

The Darkness

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This guitar was used by Justin Hawkins in 2010 on Meat Loaf's Hang Cool Teddy Bear.

Randy Bachman

Guitarist

Bachman–Turner Overdrive

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Randy Bachman received this guitar from Brian May himself, as said on the official Brian May website.

Bora Karaca

Singer, Guitarist

Tally Hall

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In this live concert from Sonic Lunch 2024, Bora Karaca can be seen using the BMG Special LE in a Tangerine Dream finish (with a different pickguard than what the Tangerine Dream typically comes with). He uses this guitar throughout most of the performance, and is first seen right at the start of the video.

Casey Cavaliere

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The Wonder Years

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In this post casey can be seen with a brian may signature guitar. He used this guitar for the cover of bohemian rhapsody that the wonder years did live

Paul Crook

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Anthrax