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The « The Red Special » version is the most accurate replica of the range, proposed by Dansan Guitars. Every single detail has been reproduced with attention. Specifications / Price - 5365€ Body: Original construction from Blockboard, Oak inserts and accurate Acoustic chambers, all screwed and glued together / Finest quality South American Mahogany veneers, bound with white binding / Electrical cavities, copper foil shielded. Neck: Built with finest quality quartersawn South American mahogany / Fitted with Handmade truss rod, as per original / Oak fretboard 7.25 inch radius / Black painted and Rustin's clear coated / Frets Medium size / 50's Bakelite nut / Schaller M6 locking tuners, with pearloid buttons. Finish : Stained wood and Rustin's Plastic clear coated

Bridge: Original style Aluminium unit, made of 6 blocks and Rollers, shimmed with Tufnol and brass, screwed in brass Hank rivet nuts, as per original and grounded with brass foil. Tremolo: Original style Tremolo unit, articulated on a steel Knife edge, with two springs. Electronics: Dansan modified Kent Armstrong pickups, to the Red Special specs / CTS potentiometers 250K, with shaft Extenders / Paper In Oil capacitor 0.033F / JeanRenaud Switches Replica, 3 x on-off & 3 x phase. Accessories: Custom case / Tool kit / Spare set of Optima BM signature / TShirt.

Marco G. Di Marco

Marco G. Di Marco

DANSAN GUITARS - Brian May Red Special replica

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DANSAN GUITARS - Brian May Red Special replica

Marco G. Di Marco

Marco G. Di Marco

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DANSAN Red Special replica (test)

Marco G. Di Marco

Marco G. Di Marco

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Great guitar. Almost exact copy of Brian May's guitar

Great guitar. Almost exact copy of Brian May's guitar. The only differences are: body is entirely made of mahogany, the green color and switch for series and parallel. Built by Mickael Dansan. He has a good reputation and is known as one of the most builders of Brian May Red Special guitars. The guitar looks beautiful and is very well finished.

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