Brian May Signature Red Special Electric Guitar – 2021 Mint, Original Box & Gig Bag

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This Brian May Signature Red Special from 2021 captures the iconic tone and style of the legendary Queen guitarist. Built to the exacting specifications of Brian May’s famous handmade guitar, this model delivers the instantly recognizable sound that defined countless hits.

Featuring a mahogany body with a bound mahogany neck, a smooth 24-fret ebony fingerboard, and Tri-Sonic style pickups with individual phase and on/off switching, the Red Special offers incredible tonal versatility—from sparkling cleans to rich, harmonically complex overdrive.

This example is in mint condition, complete with the original box and gig bag, making it an exceptional find for collectors and players alike. Whether you’re a devoted Queen fan, a guitarist seeking unique tonal options, or a collector searching for a pristine, one-owner Red Special, this 2021 model is a standout.

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• Color: Antique Cherry
• Weight: 7lbs 13.5oz
  
• Top: Mahogany
• Body: Chambered Mahogany
  
• Neck: Mahogany
  
• Neck Profile: D
• Fretboard: Ebony
• Inlays: White Dot
• Frets: Original
• Fret Count: 24
• Nut: Original
• Nut width: 1-3/4"
• Radius: 7.25"
• Scale: 24"
• Neck thickness at 1st fret: .90"
• Neck thickness at 12th fret: .965"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Overall Length: 38-7/8"
• Lower bout: 14-1/4"
• Waist: 8-1/8"
• Upper bout: 9-1/2"
• Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1-11/16"
• String gauge: 10-46
• Hardware Color: Chrome
  
• Bridge Pickup/Brand: Brian May retro style, series wired, single coil 
• Bridge Pickup Reading: 6.68k
• Pickup Original?: Yes
• Middle Pickup/Brand: Brian May retro style, series wired, single coil 
• Middle Pickup Reading: 6.17k
• Middle Pickup Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup/Brand: Brian May retro style, series wired, single coil 
• Neck Pickup Reading: 5.79k
• Pickup Original?: Yes
• Pickguard: Original
• Bridge: Original
• Tuners: Grover GH305 locking
• Knobs: Original
• Switch: Original BM switching system
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Case: Orig BM Gig Bag + Orig Box
• Notes:

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