Harley Benton BM-75 DLX Brian May Red Special Replica

No sales tax for US customers outside California.

This Harley Benton BM-75 DLX is a faithful and impressively playable tribute to the legendary Brian May Red Special, delivering the look, feel, and versatile tonal palette that made the original so iconic. Designed for players who want classic British rock character without boutique pricing, the BM-75 DLX blends retro styling with modern consistency and reliability in a stage- and studio-ready instrument.

This example is in excellent condition and plays really well - offering strong value and a lot of musical personality in one unique package. The frets show little wear, and there are no repairs or issues with the guitar whatsoever.  It’s an ideal choice for fans of the Red Special style or anyone looking for something different from the usual Strat or Les Paul.

The guitar’s unique pickup and switching layout offers a wide range of tones, from bright, cutting leads to thicker, fuller rhythm sounds, making it far more versatile than a typical two- or three-pickup solidbody. Clean tones are articulate and chimey, while driven sounds have that focused, singing quality perfect for classic rock, melodic leads, and layered rhythm parts. The neck is comfortable and inviting, encouraging long sessions and expressive playing, and the instrument responds well to changes in pick attack and volume control. It’s a great platform for players who want to explore a wide tonal range from one distinctive, eye-catching guitar.

There is no case with this guitar, so we will double-box it for shipping.

As with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally evaluated to ensure it plays its absolute best.

Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:
“Surprisingly versatile and fun to play.” – The Gear Page
“Great take on the Red Special concept.” – Harmony Central
“Plays better than it has any right to for the price.” – Reddit r/Guitar
“Lots of usable tones from the switching system.” – Ultimate Guitar
“Comfortable neck and cool vibe.” – TDPRI

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SPECS:

• Color: Transparent Red
• Weight: 7lbs 12oz
  
• Top: Mahogany
• Body: Mahogany
  
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fretboard: Amaranth
  
• Inlays: Abalone Dot
  
• Frets: Original
  
• Fret Count: 24
  
• Nut: Original
  
• Nut width: 1-5/8"
  
• Radius: 12"
  
• Scale: 25"
  
• Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .86"
• Neck thickness at 12th Fret: .97"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Overall Length: 37-1/4"
• Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1-11/16" 
• String gauge: 10-46
  
• Hardware Color: Chrome
• Pickguard: Original
• Bridge Pickup/Brand: Vintage Style Alnico Single Coil
• Pickup Reading: 6.41k
• Original?: Yes
• Middle Pickup/Brand: Vintage Style Alnico Single Coil
• Pickup Reading: 6.29k
• Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup/Brand: Vintage Style Alnico Single Coil
• Pickup Reading: 6.33k
• Original?: Yes
  
• Bridge: Original
• Tuners: Original
• Knobs: Original
  
• Switch: 3 Way
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Case: NO case. Will double box for shipping. 
• Notes: 

Shipping policy:

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