Description
The Brian May Guitars Special Electric Guitar Antique Cherry is a recreation of the iconic instrument that shaped Queen´s inimitable sound. Crafted to Brian May´s exacting standards, this signature model electric guitar offers musicians and collectors alike a chance to experience the renowned tone and playability that defined an era. Featuring a chambered mahogany body, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard, and innovative Tri-Sonic pickups, the special conjures May´s unmistakable tone and sustain. Its comfortable set-in neck profile and 24-fret ebony fretboard provide a familiar feel for players at any level. Available in a stunning Antique Cherry finish with chrome hardware, this signature ax is a work of art. Experience a legend reborn.
Tri-Sonic Pickups Deliver Iconic Queen Tone
The Special´s trio of Burns Tri-Sonic pickups are key to capturing Brian May´s distinctive sound. Positioned to reduce interference, these single-coil pickups produce a warm, rich tone with bell-like highs, resonant lows, and singing sustain. Adjust pickup height and pole piece spacing to fine-tune your tone.
Chambered Mahogany Body Resonates Like No Other
The Special´s chambered mahogany body significantly contributes to its resonant, lively tone. Strategically placed sound holes allow the body to vibrate freely, producing rich harmonics and enhanced resonance. A molded plastic cover protects the guitar´s electronics while maintaining an open sound.
Mahogany Neck and Ebony Fretboard Provide Superb Playability
The Special´s mahogany neck and ebony fretboard make navigating its 24 frets effortless. Its comfortable set-in neck and 9.8" radius provide a familiar feel for players of all levels. Dot inlays help guide you up the fretboard, while medium gage frets facilitate bends and vibrato.
Recreation of a Legend
From its Antique Cherry finish and chrome hardware to its unique electronics and construction, the special electric guitar brings Brian May´s iconic instrument to life. Built to his exacting standards, this signature model guitar allows musicians to experience the tone, playability, and legend of one of rock´s greatest players.
Features
- Acoustic chambered Indonesian mahogany body with pinstripe binding front and back
- Classic antique cherry gold polyurethane finish
- Indian mahogany set-in neck
- BM brand series-wired, single-coil "Tir-Sonic" style pickups
Specs
Body - Body Type: Double Cutaway Chambered Body
- Body wood: Mahogany
- Body finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Neck - Neck shape: C-shaped
- Joint: Set-in
- Scale length: 24"
- Truss rod: Dual-action
Fingerboard - Material: Ebony
- Fret size: Jumbo
- Number of frets: 24
- Inlays: Custom
- Nut width/material: Graphite
Electronics - Configuration: SSS
- Neck: Proprietary Single Coil
- Middle: Proprietary Single Coil
- Bridge: Proprietary Single Coil
- Control layout: Master volume Master tone
- Pickup switch: 5-Way
- Special electronics: Coil-split Phase switch
Hardware - Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
- Bridge design: 6-point tremolo
- Tuning machines: Locking
- Color: Chrome
Other - Number of strings: 6 String
- Case: Gig Bag
- Orientation: Right Handed
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