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Brian May Guitars  |  Product Code: 835023

Brian May Guitars USED Brian May Guitars Red Special (RED) [SN. BHM192847]

Regular price $860.00
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Product Condition
Brand New Unused, as sold.
Mint Like new, no flaws.
Excellent Barely used, very minor wear.
Very Good Light wear, fully functional.
Good Visible wear, plays fine.
Fair Heavy wear, still playable.

Description

Recommended second-hand item!
We've got a highly recommended pre-owned Brian May Guitars "Brian May Special" in stock! This high-performance model was made in 2019 under the supervision of Brian May himself. The red body color will get you fired up!

Under the supervision of Brian May himself, the Red Special, which has been his main guitar for over 30 years, has finally been completed as the high-cost performance model "Brian May Special"!

The famous Red Special was made by Queen guitarist Brian May when he was a child, together with his father, using white oak that had been used as part of a fireplace for over 100 years!
This Red Special is a staple of his work, and it has been used in many famous songs and legendary live performances.

The on/off/phase switches for each pickup are faithfully reproduced, just like the original guitarist's!
Slide switches for on/off and phase for each pickup provide a wide range of tones.
Of course, just like the artist himself, the body has a chamber structure with part of it being hollow.
Of course, it is not possible to use the same white oak wood as the guitarist, which has been used for over 100 years, but the body and neck are made of mahogany, which has a similar sound quality, and the ebony fingerboard gives it a warm, fat sound that you can fully enjoy!
The firm neck grip, which Brian preferred due to his large hands, has also been recreated. The neck is not so thick that it is difficult to play, but the rich resonance produced by the thick neck is one of its charms.

You'll be amazed by the wide range of high-quality sounds, but the fact that it's manufactured in Asia also makes it highly cost-effective! (Made in Korea)

We have a recommended used item in stock! It was made in 2019.
There are some small scratches on the entire guitar, scratches on the bottom of the body top, scratches and scuffs on the pickguard, and some tarnish on parts, but overall it is in fair condition. None of these affect playability or cause any problems.
We have fully maintained and cleaned this product, so it is ready to use right away.

The frets have been filed and are ready to use. There are approximately 85% remaining. The nut is also in good condition and can be used without any problems. The truss rod can be adjusted normally without any problems.

The electrical system has been fully checked and there are no problems with operation.

The weight is approximately 3.35 kg. It has an easy-to-use balance.
The red body color really gets you motivated!

Accessories include the original gig case, arm, and wrenches.

Don't miss this opportunity!

SN. BHM192847
Weight≒3.35kg
Made in Korea

Accessories: Original gig case, arm, wrenches.

Specification
・Mahogany body (with acoustic chamber) with Pinstripe binding
・New two-piece scratch plate
・Mahogany neck
・24 scale (Depth: 22mm at 1st fret ... 24mm at 12th fret)
・24 fret - ebony fingerboard (width 45mm at 0 fret ... 57mm at 24th fret)
・Grover GH305 locking tuners
・Dual truss rod
・Graphite nuts
・Wilkinson bridge with brass saddles
・BM Custom tremolo arm
・3 x Brian May retro style, series wired, single coil pick-ups
・Master Volume & Tone controls
・Original BM switching system
・Individual pickup IN/OUT phase plus Individual pickup ON/OFF

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