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Brian Has 4 Red Special Guitars Which He Uses Live And In The Studio.

Guitar 1 - The Original Red Special (Built By Brian & His Father in 1963)

Guitar 2 - Greg Fryer Replica (Backup Guitar)

Guitar 3 - Greg Fryer Replica (Backup Guitar)

Guitar 4 - The 'Super' Red Special

Brian Also Has A Collection Of Red Special Copies In Many Colours, Which were built by his own company Brian May Guitars.

Another Guitar That Brian Owns Is A Guitar Nicknamed 'The Spade' (As It Resembles The Shape Of The Spade From A Pack Of Playing Cards. It Is Also Known As 'The Guitar That Time Forgot'.

This Guitar Was Built From Plans That Brian Had Written Down, Plans For A Second Guitar But So Successful Was The Red Special, Brian Had No Need For A Second Guitar, So It Was Left Un-built Until Recently.

The Spade Has Never Been Used Live, Nor Has It Been Used In The Studio For Recordings, The Guitar Remains In Brian's Possession.

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Brian May hand made his most famous guitar. It is simply called 'Red Special'.

He sometimes uses a Fender Telecaster.

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Brian May plays a guitar that he and his father built themselves, called Red Special.

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He got his first guitar when he was 7. He played his dad's Ukulele-banjo before. When he was 17, his dad built him "Red Special" guitar, which he plays till yet

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How much is Brian May worth?

The price of a Brian May guitar varies depending on the model and the supplier but in general, the Brian May guitar is an average priced guitar. Prices range from$400 for the Rhapsody to $650 for the Brian May special.


What song of Michael Jackson's did Brian May play guitar in?

Brian May never played guitar in any of Michael Jackson's songs.


What kind of guitar pick does Brian may use?

Bryan May uses a English six pence with a serrated edge for a guitar pick


Who made Brian may's 'red special'?

Brian built his guitar himself with the help of his father, Harold. They built it in the early 1960's out of materials such as an old unwanted fireplace, and motor cycle springs. The company Guild is one of a few companys that later on made replica's of the guitar, which Brian sometimes uses when performing. Also the company Brian May Guitars makes the red special in a variety of colours and also an acoustic version (known as the Rhapsody) and a red-special bass guitar. I personally have a Brian May Guitar in antique cherry. :) Hope this helps.


What kind of guitar does Brian may play?

brian and his father built his guitar in the 60's mainly from an old oak fireplace. It is known as the 'red special' or 'fireplace' and has been used on pretty much every Queen recording apart from 'Crazy little thing called love' (where he used a Fender Telecaster), 'Innuendo' (a funny looking skull guitar) and 'Princes of the Universe' (where he used a Gibson flying V). The only things that were brought for the guitar was the pick ups which are made by Burns. There are commercial models of the guitar. Check out Brian May Guitars where they can be bought in a variety of colours :) (i have one personally)

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How much is Brian May worth?

The price of a Brian May guitar varies depending on the model and the supplier but in general, the Brian May guitar is an average priced guitar. Prices range from$400 for the Rhapsody to $650 for the Brian May special.


What song of Michael Jackson's did Brian May play guitar in?

Brian May never played guitar in any of Michael Jackson's songs.


Can people make there own guitar?

Check out Brian May's( of Queen) guitar.


What kind of guitar pick does Brian may use?

Bryan May uses a English six pence with a serrated edge for a guitar pick


Who made Brian may's 'red special'?

Brian built his guitar himself with the help of his father, Harold. They built it in the early 1960's out of materials such as an old unwanted fireplace, and motor cycle springs. The company Guild is one of a few companys that later on made replica's of the guitar, which Brian sometimes uses when performing. Also the company Brian May Guitars makes the red special in a variety of colours and also an acoustic version (known as the Rhapsody) and a red-special bass guitar. I personally have a Brian May Guitar in antique cherry. :) Hope this helps.


What kind of guitar does Brian may play?

brian and his father built his guitar in the 60's mainly from an old oak fireplace. It is known as the 'red special' or 'fireplace' and has been used on pretty much every Queen recording apart from 'Crazy little thing called love' (where he used a Fender Telecaster), 'Innuendo' (a funny looking skull guitar) and 'Princes of the Universe' (where he used a Gibson flying V). The only things that were brought for the guitar was the pick ups which are made by Burns. There are commercial models of the guitar. Check out Brian May Guitars where they can be bought in a variety of colours :) (i have one personally)


What school did Queen guitar player Brian May go to?

Franknemuth High School


What does Freddie mercury say to Brian may before the guitar solo on the music video don't stop me now?

It seems to me he says "He's Brian May, alright"


Can you make a guitar out of oak?

Any material with sufficient strength can be made into a guitar. Brian May of Queen made his legendary Red Special guitar out of an oak fireplace mantel.


Where can one buy a Brian May guitars?

One can buy a Brian May guitar from many music retailers. They are available to purchase from Music Box, Guitars 4 You, Axe Music, Digital Village and eBay.


What university degrees are held by members of rock band queen?

There where 4 band members to Queen Freddie Mercury (vocals + piano) Roger Talor (Drums) John Decon (Bass Guitar) Brian May (Lead Guitar)


What did each queen member play in the band?

Brian May--lead guitar Freddie Mercury--vocals/piano Roger Taylor--drums John Deacon--bass guitar