Customer Reviews

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I want to say thank you for all the support and help regarding my order for the Super.

The guitar arrived well and the only thing I can say is "WOW“, what a beauty and what a finish. Best of all is the neck. I knew that this would be a chunky one but this one is outstanding of every neck I played before. I am lucky to have longer fingers than others LOL

It sounds great and a dream comes true. And, yes, I had some tears in my eyes as I opened the case and saw her for the first time in real. Of course I took my "History of the Red Special" book to compare some details and it's so amazing to hold it in my hands.

My Queen history is back from the early '80s, but I never saw Fred live. I had the chance in 1986, but my parents didn't allow me to go for it. So the very first Queen gig I saw was in 2015 with Adam. I don't know what was the most I did - crying or singing - but I will never forget.

And now I have my own real Red Special.

Again, thanks to all of you and, if possible, a big hug and greets to Brian when you see him.

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I ordered the BMG Super a couple of years ago, and then almost forgot about it. So now I received it.

An outstanding instrument. Very well built and as close to the original, as you may expect.

The neck is glued in and the fretboard is ebony, which I would prefer anyway. Bridge and tremolo however are an upgrade to the first run of the BMG Super and, as I understand it, correct to the original. The thick neck is a pleasure to play.

Together with the small VOX MV50 Nutube Brian May amp the guitar is incredible fun to play. It has a dry rhythm and singing lead tone that no other guitar has.

I am very happy, I am a lucky owner of a guitar of its own class.

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Very pleasantly surprised at the BMG Special. I knew it would be good but it’s much better than I had anticipated. High quality, nails the key Brian May tones and is great value. I ordered it as I’m going to be playing in a local production of the Queen musical “We will rock you” in 2024.
It arrived in Sydney, Australia a week later which is very impressive!! I’d read all the online reviews and watched many of the You Tube clips of the BMG Special. Everything worked perfectly straight out the box. Easy to quickly get used to the pick-up system (I expect I will be playing 90% of the time on the Bridge/ Middle p/u in-phase positions).
Only change I made was to put on higher gauge 10-46 strings and re-balance the tremelo arm as I prefer a higher gauge string on all my guitars.
Combined with the KAT Brian May Treble Booster and a VOX AC 30 or AC15 amp it sounds awesome ! Very pleased with the purchase and fast service 😀👍

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I just received my new left-handed BMG Special! As a US customer who used to own a Burns model, this new one feels lighter, more balanced, and the neck is very user-friendly. The sound is exactly what I expected. Switches and knobs are all functional and smooth, and the guitar is just so darned beautiful! Dr. May and the manufacturer have me a raving fan.

As for the Brian May Guitars store, Dave Good provided exceptional customer service. His responses to my emails were prompt and helpful. I placed the order at 6:30pm EDT on 28 August. The shipment was dispatched first thing on 29 August, across the Atlantice Ocean it went, and today, August 31 at 3:40pm, the new guitar arrived at my front door. That's less than 3 days on an international order! And Dave kept me apprised of the order the entire way.

I am so impressed with the guitar and the service. Brian May Guitars is the BEST!!

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It took me nearly 3 years to wait until I had my "Super", due to lockdown and other circumstances. Now, at the day before my 60th birthday, I received it. The time until then I have found Dave Good (nomen est omen) the most helpful person, keeping in touch, always answering requests in a nice and cheerful manner. This kind of customer support isn`t standard these days! Even though it was not sure if she will be ever delivered... it had now come true.

The guitar itself is a masterpiece (I use to built my own guitars)... the neck a bit narrower than a Les Paul, but the shape of the neck I would describe a bit more than a full C-Shape. Everything at this guitar says "quality first". The finish is absolutely top! The bindings are made perfectly, the headstock, the tuners, the layout of the picks, bridge... everything is in a straight line.

The sound is something "unusual" and will definately take a while to reach a point where you will sound a bit "May-alike". To catch up her true colours it is best to try her out at a clean amp. No effects... so you can say which switch-selection gives the basis. Then you can go for the sound we all love.

The hardcase is also a very fine sample of craftmanship, including the certificate of origin, a rag, cushion, tools, sticker, manual, keys.

All in all: The excellence of Sir Brian Mays music found its way in this guitar, the customer service, and therefore the three years of waiting was definitely worth it.

Thank you from Germany.

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I was surprised by the size of the guitar body. But super. The guitar is very close in shape and size to an electric guitar and that was the real reason for the purchase. Another big surprise is the playable 24 fret neck on an acoustic guitar. The guitar's full sound is owed to the .012 strings. However, that's too much for playing solos in higher pitches. The variation of sound settings (pickup/microphone) is also perfect. The guitar arrived quickly and ready to play (9V battery included, gig bag). Overall great satisfaction.

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I absolutely LOVE my new Rhapsody! From the wonderful sound that it projects to the beautiful wood tones, it's really a unique instrument. I couldn't be happier. I'm a big fan of Brian May; I already have a Red Special, which I also LOVE!

By the way, your team deserves an award for speediness of delivery. I think it only took 3 days from the submission of my order to the arrival at my door front (UK to L.A., not too shabby!). Thanks, guys!

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I’m so pleased with the quality of the BMG scarf. The fabric is soft and well made. The scarf has generous length and width and the print is clear and vibrant. Very happy with the purchase and delivery to New York was quicker than I anticipated.

Can’t wait to wear it when I see Queen + Adam Lambert in concert in October!

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I've recently bought the BMG Special and it has immediately become my favorite guitar. I had been waiting for it for many years and finally having it feels awesome. The guitar literally wants to be played, it is extremely comfortable to play and it sounds amazing. The pairing of a BMG Special, sixpence and AmpliTube is probably the best you could ever ask for as a Brian May fan. I absolutely recommend this beauty to all Queen fans and just people who want a very versatile guitar.

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After waiting 4 years I received the guitar. When I opened it it was just beautiful. I have been learning to play for a couple of years but the BMG Super is so light and so easy to play.

The payment process was extremely easy. I received an email sayer the guitar was ready so I paid through the link and it arrived a couple of days later.

I have purchased various items including a Special and each time the process from ordering to receiving the items was so easy and timely.

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This is an excellent pedal, complimenting my board nicely. You can’t get the tones of a master without using the same tools they used.

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A great sounding device... has lots of tones and effects that help to obtain that Red Special sound. I am super pleased with this and I have to thank BMG for once again being efficient and infallible in their service!

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Easy to use. even for guitar beginners, and really fun to make Brian's sound!

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Super little head and speaker. The service was brilliant after my original order got lost. The staff were superb and organised a replacement straight away - Fantastic service.

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I have many exceptionally valuable guitars and am presently on the waiting list for a Super. I knew this guitar would be good, though I am shocked with how good it is.

It showed up fast, was in tune, and has stayed that way. I have this guitar paired with the new Vox MV50-BM and it is out of this world. The tone is Queen city, but not limited to that at all. I thought it would be something cool to hold me over until I got the Super, but in truth it is the guitar I reach for every time above all others I own.

Its quality, fit and finish are beyond great. It is my favorite guitar and I have been playing for 40+ years now. Thank you so much for this work of art. It is everything a fan like me could ever wish for.

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Such a lovely guitar and has a great sound. It's fun to play.

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Great strings, also completes the look of my home built red special. Thanks.

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Another great product from BMG.

From the moment you order your own, to when it's in your hands, you are kept informed at all times. The Flash guitar strap is of great quality and it's a very complimentary addition to my daughter's signed Red Special.

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Thanks for the prompt delivery. Case looks great. I'm buying-in incrementally. I hope to put it to use in summer 2023 as I'm saving to purchase a BMG Special.

Shipping costs make it a bit of a reach given inflation all-around.

Everything about dealing with BMG feels great to me as a customer. I appreciate your focus on customer service - seems to be a lost art these days.

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This has been a life long dream to own a guitar like Brian May.

I cannot speak highly enough of the guitar.

The delivery was quick and well packaged. Looking forward to purchasing another one in the near future.

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Obviously it has an iconic look, but the playability on this machine is amazing. I’ve owned a lot of guitars but this Red Special easily outplays a Gibson Les Paul, SG or even a Tele or Strat. I am amazed at how great this is. This is in my top 3 guitars, no doubt. (It’s on top of it

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What an amazing gem!

So excited to hold this beautiful BMG Special in my hands.

The whole purchasing and delivery process was just impeccable. With regular updates on preparing, delivery, shipping and arrival, I was able to follow the whole journey of my BMG Special. She arrived nicely packed and very well protected to travel safely to her new home. Thank you for all the time and care you gave to this Bijou.

And now, let's make some "noise"!

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Had my signed BMG special for 2 weeks now and I absolutely love it. It feels great, sounds amazing, and obviously it looks very cool.

Absolutely over the moon with my guitar and thank you so much Sir Brian May for signing it!

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I've been a fan of Brian's since I saw Queen in Waterbury, CT in 1975. So, after all these years, I finally decided to purchase one of his guitars and I am glad I did!

Dave in sales and marketing responded to my emails quickly, answering all my questions and concerns.

The guitar is a blast to play, great setup, came with 9's, which I prefer. Switch pickup selection is easy to navigate (I set up a strat style with 3 toggles, so familiar) and I am finding unique tones with the phase switching. I am not looking for Brian's sound, just enjoying the guitar for what I play. The shorter scale allows for a very soft feel which is nice. Light touch, slick fret board. I thought playing beyond the twelfth fret migtht be tight, but not a problem. Stays in tune, whammy bar is nice and has a nice subtle touch (I don't dive bomb). No buzz outs on the fret board and I like a low action. Intonation spot on, gig bag is heavy duty and black guitar strap is very cool.

I will admit I was surprised it was not double boxed when it arrived but it was well packaged and in the gig bag well wrapped. Thanks guys!

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The BMG Special is a bit different than the original Red Special (or BMG Super), but it still has its essence. In my opinion, it's a version of Dr May's guitar with a more modern approach to today's components.

Aesthetically it is the most beautiful guitar of all. It has a sound that is so versatile, unique and characteristic that it is impossible not to love it.

It maintains the tuning super well. In addition, the guitar having a semi-hollow body, it is much lighter than it seems at first glance.

I am lucky to have a BMG Special signed by Dr May.

Thanks to Dr May and his entire team for the incredible work you do!

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This guitar is just fantastic. I once owned a Fender but never really got into guitar playing, but this guitar just wants you to play. It feels excellent in the hand, and the strings are nice and bendable, but stay very much in tune.

The sound it produces is lovely and, especially when using the AmpliTube Brian May, it sounds very much like the man himself.

The joy factor of this beauty is very high. So if you can afford it, you won't regret it.

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Ordering was easy, transport to Germany and customs clearance without any problems.

The high quality belt is nice and soft and has a comfortable width. It was a must for The BMG Special in Antique Cherry.

I would buy it again.

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Ordering was easy, transport to Germany and customs clearance without any problems.

I hadn't personally seen or held the guitar in my hand and I like it. I'm a beginner so can't say much.

I would buy them again.

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Thank you for the great guitar.

The guitar came set up perfect out of the box. It was even in tune!!

I have bought over 100 guitars in my playing journey and this is the best experience this far.

I can’t recommend your company enough.

For this price, the value is incredible.

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Well, what can I say? I am so ecstatic, delighted, and really beyond words.

Dave, you are a legend. My BMG Special has its own place in my massive collection of Queen and Brian May memorabilia... I'm currently looking for a specialist to preserve this wonderful signature that the good Dr has taken the time out to sign. Dave, may I say a fantastic credit to you and your company for my very high quality guitar.

I now have more accessories to purchase from your brilliant company.

Very, very highly recommended if there are other people out there who would like to buy these guitars.

Many thanks again

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I'm just a beginner guitarist but have significant experience with other instruments. The BMG Rhapsody is a pleasure to play and wonderful to hear. It has rich tones and looks beautiful. It motivates me to practice.

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Guitar is well built, short scale with 24 frets is great as I have a hand injury and it has become difficult for me to stretch to 5 frets. I love the out of phase sounds possible.

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If you are dreaming of a Red Special (or other colour), let me tell you this... I cannot thank the guys at BMG and Sir Brian May enough for this stunning signed instrument I have before me - and for their amazingly personal service!

From the moment I enquired about it until the day it landed in NZ (yes, the opposite side of the planet), they kept me fully informed and up-to-date on the process. And then, the cherry on the top... Sir Brian signed it 2023, I guess knowing it wouldn’t arrive until after the new year among other things. How thoughtful was that!

Sir Brian and (Gill/Dave at BMG), I realise the mammoth effort you have all gone to with this promotion and hope you know just how much these amazing instruments inspire everyone who owns one. 'Over doing the job' to use the phrase - but in the best possible way!

So thanks again to you for this beautiful instrument that my family and I will cherish hugely - and to anyone still dreaming, I recommend going for it, it's totally worth it!

Best wishes from Auckland, New Zealand

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This hoodie is lovely quality and a very happy 13yr old Queen and Brian May fan was delighted at Christmas.

Efficient service and good communications re. order. Thanks!

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My husband is blown away by the quality of the guitar and that, although there was a long journey to the west coast of the USA, it was still in tune right out of the box. Thanks for making such a high quality product that my guitarist loves!

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The BMG Treble Booster is an extraordinary sound enhancer. I didn't expect this amount of sound improvement. Only disadvantage is that it needs to be placed as first pedal in the pedla chain... even right before a wireless transmitter unit, which then you would have to carry around with you. But 5 stars for the sound.

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The quality of the product is obviously very good. Bought it as a present for a huge Queen fan and he appreciated it very much. I would definitely recommend the product and this shop.

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Hello to all at House Music and BMG, I have been playing guitar for over 40 years and, as you might imagine, I've owned many guitars of all makes and models but none of them even come close to the Red Special. This is the most awesome sounding, player friendly guitar ever built. I play mine through a Vox 15R, mated to a Vox extension cabinet with twin vintage Celestion Greenback 12's and I'm still awed by the sounds and tones I get from this guitar.

My experience with House Music was most pleasant. Dave Good made my purchase really easy, as this was the first time buying anything from anyone overseas especially my cousins from across the pond, if you will. I'm planning to purchase the Red Special bass so I can have a set.

Again an incredible guitar, thanks again, Dave, and to Dr. Brian May for all the wonderful music you gave to the world. I saw Queen five times at the Los Angeles Forum in the '70s. Thanks again, everyone

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I waited and waited and waited, then suddenly it's here a beautiful cherry red 6 string guitar, signed and looks the bizz. Complete with padded bag emblazoned with Brian May Guitars - Pricey NO... quality and excellence you pay for, but I believe this is reasonable for a genuine signed guitar from a god of rock.

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What a beautiful guitar. Lovely smooth and low action, making it very easy to play. The finish is perfect, not a blemish or dull patch in the lacquer anywhere. Really enjoy playing it, and so glad I made the choice to buy this incredible instrument.

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Although neither is red! I got a sunburst about a year or so ago, and put myself on the list for the Tangerine Dream. What a beautiful axe. The switching is as clean as you can imagine, but that finish - dang! - what a unique color. A true one of a kind.

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I have been an avid music lover and was excited to recently go back to playing guitar. So happy with this purchase. Quality in sound and craftsmanship is top tier! Absolutely am in love with this guitar!

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This is a very good guitar, not only because it's Brian May's guitar, but the guitar itself has a very good tone and it also has several different pickup selections to choose from! The neck is very comfortable to play on, it stays in tune fairly consistently, comes with an optional whammy bar, and with 24 frets it is extremely versatile for playing all genres of music! This guitar is an essential for any Queen fan, and an absolute must for playing Brian May licks and solos!

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Crazy beautiful and top quality instrument with endless possibilities. I'm honored to now be the proud owner of a Black'n'Gold.

Thanks to Dave and all at BMG!

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I received this incredible red Special in the mail for a one off prototype project I’ve been dreaming up since the Covid lock down of 2020, with the idea originally inspired by listening to Rory Gallagher’s Moonchild. What I didn’t expect when I got my red Special was not only how impressed I was from how incredible it sounded and its set up, but how comfortable I felt playing it, even over my first guitar, a Stratocaster. This guitar has every tone and sound that I’ve ever wanted a guitar to do / make.

This is the ultimate guitar.

The pickups and resonance cannot be matched by any other guitar on the market, and I’ve been playing for 20 years and have played some masterbuilt guitars in my life. Brian May’s design of the Red Special is truly superior. I fall in love with it more and more everyday. I’d easily put this guitar up there with my 1965 Epiphone Olympic Double, a guitar that transports me to the cosmos (if you know what I mean). This red Special is truly an incredible guitar.

Brian May Guitars has truly built a fine instrument

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I was really blown away by the sound and feel of the guitar. After shipping quickly to me in the US, it sounded and felt great right out of the box. Didn't need to adjust a thing. The shorter scale combined with the 24 frets give this guitar a unique feel. The pickups sound great, and the toggle system provides a huge variety of tonal options. This is, perhaps, my new favorite guitar, with competition from guitars at nearly triple the price...

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I'm not giving it 5 stars, because 5 stars would go to the guitar you built - or tailored - yourself... and occupies a special place in your ears and heart.

Still, after owning two BMs from different eras and crafts (industrial and luthier) - and RS-izing myself other old guitars - I must say THIS instrument speaks to the heart. You'll be drawn to play B's riffs all the time, sure... but hey, that's cool. Explore this instrument in other ways and you'll be surprised what you can achieve creatively. The thinner neck and the other features that make this guitar different from the "Old Lady" are fundamental to achieve that freedom with such an iconic instrument.

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I received my BMG SUPER at the end of July this year. I can now give you a feedback on this magnificent guitar.

Exceptional build quality — Before even playing with it, we spend some time looking at it because it is really beautiful. The grip may seem surprising at first because the neck is rather big, but you get used to it very quickly and then it's only happiness.

In terms of sound then there is great as it is versatile and then the potentiometers are really very precise.

And then a big thank you to Dave and the entire team for their kindness and professionalism, especially their patience due to several errors made by my bank at the time of payment. Kisses

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I have waited several years to get this guitar, due to health issues causing me to retire from performing, and justifying the money when I already have 11 others... LOL.

I have to say that I have played a multitude of guitars over my 40 plus years of playing and nothing, and I do mean nothing, has even come close to the experience of playing this guitar... Thank you for an amazing quality product that does exactly what it says it will.

Anyway, just wanted you to know how happy I am to be a member of the "Special club", and what an amazazing experience it is to own this beautiful instrument. Like I said, I was on the fence for years, so a bit of advice... ORDER YOURS NOW... YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY.

The different tones and mixes of sound are uncanny, and the smooth playability of this guitar will have you in love immediately.

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I'm in an '80s band and I play a Red Special. I saw the Flash guitar strap and thought it would be very cool and different.

It's great quality, holds a couple of spare picks and adjusts in a cool way.

I love it and would recommend it.

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Absolutely excellent guitar, very fast delivery to the Czech Republic (5 days). I fell in love with it immediately. Now it’s my main guitar in my band.

Thank you so much for this masterpiece!!

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I’ve been wanting a Red Special for four years at least so finally owning one is a dream come true. It sounds amazing and looks amazing and it’s so so shiny and gorgeous, I looooove this guitar!

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Great service, very prompt. Excellent quality parts, recommended.

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The guitar is exactly what I was expecting. Plays like a dream and has a tone all its own. Fit and finish are top notch. Some say it is a one trick pony but I beg to differ. It has more tonal variations then any other guitar I own and I have some fairly flexible guitars. I did install an Trem-Endus so the Wilkinson trem goes right back in tune after use. Not a single regret. If you're thinking about it you won't be disappointed.

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I have been eyeing the LE Natural wood design for some time to go with my Cherry Red. It is one of the most beautiful guitars I have ever seen, sounds amazing and feels right while playing.

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Greetings from Spain. Since I'm not being asked about the signed guitar I received in August, I'll comment from here.

I want to thank the entire team responsible for management.

They have spread a little happiness around the world. They can be proud to be part of the "Queen family" in general and the "May family" in particular. Thank you very much to all.

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A great pedal for my first that's small, very well built, is easy to use, and it gives a great sound, so super excited to start learning some of Brian's great pieces.

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Notwithstanding the quality and function of the items (excellent), the sales and service from BM Guitars has been second to none, to be honest. International delivery (at no more than normal costs) to Switzerland was both quicker than expected, and completely trouble free (customs can be interesting here).

I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending BM Guitars and House Music for anyone wishing to buy high quality items with superb service. Thank you.

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It came to me less than a week after I made the purchase, I've had enough time to try it and it's just perfect. Very versatile, you can play any style you want (and all the Queen songs, of course). I'm very happy with these purchase. I'm very happy I have my favorite guitar right now, thanks!

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Everything flowed very smoothly for delivery, and the guitar looked immaculate.

Thanks very much for the care and attention.

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Very happy with this purchase, it's just what I was hoping for. Good build quality and materials, and a spectacular variety of tones thanks to the independent- on all three pickups - on/off and phase switching buttons. I've always wondered how to reproduce the varied tonality of Brian May's work, and this is it. I was surprised at the nice resonance and sustain of this guitar, I guess this is due to the body being partially hollow. Truly awesome.

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Amazing looking guitar. Sounds awesome and an excellent feel and weight when holding and playing. The artwork on it is amazing and the main reason got the purchase and couldn't wait to get it.

I think it will be more of a display piece but will, and must, be played occasionally also. Slightly annoying is the scratch plate plastic seal is still on the guitar and you have to carefully loosen the screws and knobs in order to get it all off in one piece or you will have tiny pieces still stuck to the guitar. Otherwise, perfect, thank you.

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Needed this quickly for it to help protect my BMG Special during my move to Thailand.

Service was great and delivery was well within what was a VERY tight deadline before we left the UK.

Many thanks!

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Hello Brian May Guitars

I really couldn't be more happy with this purchase. What a beautiful guitar and what a sound... Beautiful clean tones and a lot of sustain. Also, thank you very much for all your replies to my questions more than a year before this guitar was available, and the quick delivery.

Greetings from France.

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Hi, folks.

I recently purchased the Black & Gold model. This guitar is much lighter than my BMG red of 2004 and seems to have more resonance in the body. The tremolo is much tighter and more precise when turning back to original tunes.

Overall, manufacturing seems to be in higher quality than in previous times. Knobs & tuners also improved. This guitar is really great, I love it!

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Shipped to New Zealand. It arrived in perfect condition and works well. I needed to sort out power supply but that was not a problem. Tested battery source and that worked too.

What I expected and perfect for what it is intended to do. I am very happy with this and it is now number one in my pedal board (as indicated it should be). It gives great added sound quality to the Red Special and the different settings are interesting and worthwhile.

I am very pleased with this purchase

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I am very happy to get this guitar. Beautiful & high quality. It arrived in Tokyo one week after I placed the order.

I am happy with the excellent service.

Thank you　(^^♪

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Although the many positive attributes (and eccentricities) of this unique instrument have been covered many times over by others here, and elsewhere, I wanted to, nevertheless, take a moment to put my impressions of the guitar (all most excellent) in print; and also take a moment to tip my hat to the outstanding professionalism and courtesy shown to me by all at House Music-most especially the invaluable assistance provided by one Dave Good, so instrumental (pun intended...) in getting this killer axe into my hands, as soon as it was once again in production.

Yes, the neck is large and REALLY comfortable: truly, after 10 days of (constantly) playing this magnificent beast, everything else feels sort of well, inferior (really)! But the rainbow of sounds which can be coaxed out of this thing is truly remarkable: I count 15 individual and distinctly different settings yielding noticeably different tonalities! All are usable IMHO and they have opened up new sonic landscapes I had not even thought existed.

Here's the thing: I'm a bit of a geezer who owns several guitars from all the different walks of "guitar life". The usual suspects: LPs, Strats, Teles, Gretches, Rickenbackers (I USED to consider myself a "Tele Guy"...), but the BMG Super simply keeps me coming back to it.

This isn't a honeymoon thing either, as I'm somewhat merciless upon first receiving a new acquisition: I know within minutes if it's a keeper or if it's headed for a new owner.

The Super is a keeper.

Rather than waxing on any more about this interesting and unique guitar, I urge you to (try and) get yourself one: You won't be sorry...

Cheers

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Really happy with my BMG Red Special! Barry was fantastic and prompt. Everything about purchase was easy.

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This is probably what many guitar players addicted to the treble boosters were seeking for many years... the all-in-one package idea is simply brilliant (although I'm sure it took some in-house arguing and discussions to make it happen - a technical challenge - and deliver it in such a sturdy & compact pro-like product).

The delivered tone, at certain settings, is an exact replica of my father's old "Rangemaster" from the late '60s which I´ve been playing around with since I was a kid. On top, there is the further choice to adjust all the offered possibilities of different time periods (like a sound time machine) to get the desired tone adjustments. Bottom line is that is a great piece of kit to boost your tone (if you are a treble booster lover, of course). Love the metallic casing and pro-like foot button, that reminds me the old Mesa Boogie Mark Series pedal switches (indestructible!!).

One tip when the package is delivered: carefully open the box as the control knob was loose and fell off to the floor. Not a "major" issue anyway.

Thanks to BMG team for the swift delivery.

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Fast shipping and very well packaged. Nice item, as pictured.

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Have only had it a couple weeks but love it.

Setup was very good out of the box (good action, intonation and no buzz). Shipping cost to USA is extremely high? But for what it’s worth I will say I ordered it on a Sunday night from BMG in London and on Thursday I was playing it in Chicago.

Lighting fast shipping and it was packed great.

To my US amigos, I would just say that, yes, there are ways to buy the original red finish from USA dealers and save shipping but to get the Windemere finish was worth every penny. It looks nice in the pictures, but ten times better in person; truly the most beautiful guitar I’ve ever owned. Sorry Fender, this is my new go-to. Plays great, feels sturdy, stays in tune when you hit the tremolo bar and the options you get out of the switching system are sweet.

Thanks BMG, cheers!

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I'm a big fan of active electronics but this thing has some great sounds!

I'm a fan of the mudbucker and my old EB3 copy is active. This little
monster sounds great as it is!

Great range, comfortable scale for my arthritis, and fun to play. From a low end thump to a crisp high, this bass does great.

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Bought for my 15 year old son, who has a just bought his first Strat and is a huge Queen and Rory Gallagher fan. Using it with a Vox Mini 5 at home on AC15 setting, it works really well, and brings the guitar to life unlike any digital amp settings. Lots of hiss etc. but that's part of the '70s trade-off with treble boosting AC15/30 amps. It's like a journey back in time, a great place for a 15 year old and 46 year old to start from, and the sounds are great, takes you to many interesting places.

Well worth the money, love you and God bless you Brian. Hope to see you in Dublin again soon

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The guitar strap is excellent and a suitable accessory to my Brian May Super guitar.

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I´m very satisfied!

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Been playing for 60 years with many different guitars and I compare this Brian May Guitar with my treasured 1960's Fender Jazzmaster.

Great product well made.

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Great strap and it got here fast.

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I had almost given up on getting this guitar, but now I have one it is great. The craftsmanship is amazing and the guitar plays excellently.

Just ordered a Brian May strap to complement my guitar and will buy a lead when they are back in stock. Thanks to Dave Good and his colleagues for producing this guitar, but special thanks to Dr. Brian May for setting up the company to enable this to happen.

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It was rather a long wait - 4 1/2 years to be precise - but I can honestly say that it was worth it.

Having not played the instrument before, I was unsure whether it would ending up being a 'display' or 'play' instrument. However, within minutes of picking the Super up, I realised it was definitely in the latter camp; really great feel, versatile range of sounds, an all-round comfortable instrument.

One thing I would point out is that the guitar, like the original Old Lady, has a very chunky neck - much bigger than an old school 'U' shaped Fender neck - but I really like bigger necks so it felt like home to me straight away. Overall, well worth the wait.

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I put my name down for a BMG Super back in 2018, lots of delays due to supply chain issues (Brexit, COVID, so entirely understandable disruption), but I was kept informed every step of the way, with all my questions answered within one day.

The guitar arrived today and it's a remarkable instrument, eminently playable, surprisingly light, well finished, and just a generally great instrument. BMG could not have done more to make me a happy customer and I highly recommend the guitar and BMG as a customer-centric business.

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This is the 1st time I have bought a guitar without touching it 1st, but being a BMG I took a chance somewhat confidently and what I received is the friendliest neck on a guitar I have noodled on. There are no flaws or defects that I can see and it sounds great and just plain fun. Thanks very much guys and gals for sending me an instrument I will use constantly.

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Dr. May, You have built an exceptional quality made guitar again!

The pictures do not do it justice. The quality of the finish, sika spruce top, the sapele back and sides, in addition to the onboard electronics, make this a not only beautiful guitar, but a great playing guitar. Its smaller size makes it excellent to take with you, protected by the precise fitting padded BMG case.

This is a very special guitar and could easily cost twice as much, but only for Dr. May who chooses to sell this guitar at an affordable price. Dr. May I can not thank you enough, it is my prized possession.

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I still remember the magic moment. It was back in 1974, me being something like eleven years old, put my saved 11 Deutsche Mark into my pocket and hopped on the bus to the local record shop. A friend of mine said there was a sale on a record by a British band who were doing "harmony singing", as he put it.

The record was actually only 8 Deutsche Mark, not that big of a success I supposed, discount rack, way back in the shelf. Back home I put it on my parents' old mono Dual music box - and was blown away by the guitar intro on "Keep Yourself Alive“. When the central guitar orchestration appeared, I put the needle back time and again to understand: What was that? Why did my tears flow? It hit me emotionally deep inside. Something so different to all the Beatles and Hendrix guitar sound I listened to. Being an aspiring one-year-learner on a cheap copy of the now famed Egmont acoustic (yes, it was possible to do it much crappier), I dreamt of pimping this guitar and make it ring like Queen´s guitarist Brian May. Sure, later on I liked the "operatic sections“ a lot, Freddie´s unmatched vocals, but essentially it has always been the guitar that shook me from the inside.

Today, turning to be sixty in a few days, I am happy to hold a Brian May Guitars Super in my hands. After a long, long time, prolonged by the pandemic and obvious production issues the guitar finally arrived quickly after a kind email notice of Dave Good, BMG's marketing & sales manager, in perfect condition via DHL.

Since being eleven I read all about the Red Special I could lay my hands on, started to build my own - yet unfinished - version of something similar and played guitar in amateur bands since I've been thirteen. Starting with a heavily modified Höfner 4560 back in 1975. the line-up now includes selected Gibson Les Paul, Gretsch Bo Diddley, Dan Electro Silvertone vintage, and a small number of British Mmster luthier Patrick Eggle Guitars mainly dated in the early '90s, even some super rare Red Wing Ventura and Tornado and one of the marvelous Jim Sullivan Legend of 1993.

To be honest, whenever a "Brian May sound“ was asked for on a live perfromance, the Eggles could provide a sufficiently proper impersonation with a home-made Rangemaster copy, and later on a more road-worthy Fryer treble booster deluxe, even without the famous AC30. A hardly known boutique amp S3 Climax by German valve wizard Günther Christ and a grandiose Engl 2x50 Power amp delivered via a classic Marshall JCM1960 come close enough for a live gig.

But why the Red Special Super now? Because the question from nearly 50 years ago remains still unanswered: What was that?

Now, after some days of diving into the guitars props and specs I begin to understand. And that's what this review is all about: What makes the Red Special Super special?

Basic inspection of overall quality shows a close to one hundred percent perfection, very minor flaws, probably only visible for the experienced and scrutinizing eyes of a dentist and a top notch polishing grade throughout. The guitar presented itself stringed with the Optima .009 gauge Brian May gold strings - nice feat - and the tremolo bar surprisingly came mounted. The insertion point of the bar into the brass nuckle presents some minor grating, but I feel it is more true to the original than CAD/CAM perfection. I know from my professional dental field that the costs rise exponentially if one aims to hand shape and polish these complex forms. I am fine with that. If one likes to get these things up front it is commonly known what an Andrew Gruyton RS is sold for.

Amazingly the guitar arrived nicely in tune, so the first checks on the acoustic properties reveal a chambered construction, reminding me of the acoustic properties of my old very thin semi-acoustic Höfner 4560: surprising clarity, each string individually "there“, no muddy mumble, nice, one could easily play it without amplification at all in the living room without the typical Strat/Tele/Les Paul solid body "no sound“.

After three days the strings seemed to have set in, and the whammy bar does what it's supposed to do with no detuning. Dive bombs: no problem. The close look at the mechanics of the instrument reveal the engineering view so often written about, the zero-fret concept, the now-locking Gotoh tuners, the roller bridge, known as being first of their kind in an assumed "amateur DIY guitar“.

But who plays the BMG Super without amps? My living room stuff mentioned above driven in directly without treble booster help displayed a nice, clean and by any means professional clean sound, the BMG super pickups appear to be perfectly adjusted.

Even at this point the first glimpse of an answer to the foremost question appears shadily: the guitars answers perfectly balanced on all strings, every single strings generates a contoured defined tone, chords, single lines, riffs. Early on in the evaluation the volume control delivers amazing adjustments. Honestly, I am not that much of a volume-knob-fiddler, but here the impact on the sound is significant.

At this point the first "I understand“ flashes cross my mind. Crunching the S3 Climax - without the integrated all-valve treble booster - the next flashes light up: here it is.

The guitar is THERE, unmistakingly present, differentiated in string identification quite uniquely. Even though I am not that much of a "play like Brain May“ guy - I humbly assume I have my own style of playing - the guitar appears easy on providing Brian May-like playing, not only the sounds. And here the idea appears: Brian May started playing this guitar being around 17 years old. This guitar shaped his style, his playing. It is statistically highly unlikely that events like that occur, but father and son May built an instrument which lead to the unique playing style and sound, and if I may say that as a complete amateur in the music business, this doesn't happen often. If it was the engineering approach or sheer luck, who knows?

Back to facts: When switching the S3 on full gain a great and volouptous heavy guitar sound appears. Kicking in the in-built treble booster the guitar rings out, tapping easily - though not adjusted to a laser adjusted, no-fret appearance like the Jim Sullivan Legend is.

The often cited massive neck withstands any resonance even at high volumes and in my opinion appears to be a major element of the outstanding unique tone. The set neck does its job properly, I understand that the Mays inserted the screw on the original additionally to be sure... I did that on a repair with my Höfner too. Feels better, but I doubt any effect on the BMG Super, it looks better without the screw.

Since I am a pretty tall guy with large hands, the neck required minor adaption, no more than an hour or two, the strings action does not call for any thumb pressure on the neck. My Eggles -Patrick Eggle is well known for his slender necks - handle quite differently, but not as far off as one might imagine.

Nevertheless, my personal respect for Brian May even rose, since this guitar, like all top-level instruments, will not hide sloppinesss or lack of precision while playing. Imagine that on a two-hour show.

Having driven the Super through much of the Rock 'n' Roll and heavy genre from blues, ZZ-Top, Tex-blues to tapping, AC/DC riffing and Hendrix-style national anthems, and even some classical guitar Bach - to the joy of the radiologist whose office is upon mine - I finally cabled the BMG Super to its indigene habitat: The AC30 C2 (with master volume) and the Fryer treble booster deluxe - plus the sixpence.

I am pretty familiar with playing coins, in my early days just a single pick would be sold for one (!) Deutsche Mark, so we put "Pfennig“ (penny) on the railway trails, let it flatten by the train and shaped it with mom's nail care stuff.

And here it comes. First sound IS "Queen", IS "Brian May". The pending question answered from 1974. What was that? It was the Red Special in Brian May's hands. Plus the sparkles of the sixpence and the overdriven AC30.

And the faint idea shaped in the early reviewing manifests. I am no Queen cover band player, yes, I can do a so-so BoRap solo, but this guitar leads you to the guitar playing we all love so much. It fosters the scales, the orchestral cello-department-like baritone lines, just get yourself a multi-track and you know how the musical genius of Brian May found its instrument - and probably musical partner - to express and sometimes probably hint at musical ideas which this great instrument generates within itself in interaction with the player.

Use the volume knob: It crisps up and lowers volume to the well known sounds. But with a slight attack on the sixpence the AC30 rings the bell. You don’t have to hit it hard, this is an instrument for a sensible player. Once getting used to the guitar's response and the delicate handling of the small sixpence you can articulate like having your own language - within the language family of Brian May. Combined with Freddie Mercury musical and vocal uniqueness, the equally amazing rhythm section with John Deacon and Roger Taylor, it appears to be unlikely that this band would not have risen to the stars.

If this guitar shall be your Brian May impersonation guitar: perfect choice, for any afficionado or Queen cover band guitar master - because you have to be that to handle the Brian May lines. I did not get into the pick-up combinations, it is well documented and often written about. The new pickups leave not a micrometer of room for anything but praise: perfect choice.

But if you - like me - are doubtlessly a dedicated fan on the one hand but a self assured musician in his own style on the other, this instrument will give you a new approach to heavy guitar playing, even jazz and swing comes easy, always with the option to let it ring if occasion occurs with just a tap on the treble booster or a slightly more aggressive picking. My secret love: speedy country and western typical Telecaster stuff: Easy. (Why in the world Reinhold Mack persuaded Brian May to use a Telecaster on "Crazy Little Thing Called Love“?)

Getting acquainted deeply to an instrument like the BMG Super takes its time. But this instrument surely will be my first pick for many occasions. I did not expect this, I felt I just should have one to close my guitar playing life cycle. Starting with a crappy copy of an Egmont at the age of eleven to the privilege of owning an amazing interpretation of the Red Special at sixty, feels like I can live with that. We all may be grateful to Brian May and his late father for providing the world with such an instrument, well thought out, constructed to last decades, a true workhorse. I am personally grateful that an instrument on this level of quality is made available by Brian May and Brian May Guitars, and surely all the folks on the project. It´s a musician's guitar, a player's guitar. It may well be an investment, but I do not tend to think like that on musical instruments. They are means to express your soul and balance you within the challenges life offers. This one does.

If the suspicion should arise this instrument was given to me for free: No, I had to pay the absolutely OK price, and I would do it again. Umberto Eco once suggested the author should perish upon finishing his work that he might not hinder the exegesis. Please have mercy on me, spare me some more years with this great guitar.

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I can't wait to play those classic songs of Queen，By the way, there are also many fans of Queen in China!

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The guitar came already tuned to our surprise and in perfect conditions, as well as the rigid cover and the wonderful signed strap. It’s such a wonderful guitar with a particular sound. My daughter can’t take her hands off of it!

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It finally arrived. After seemingly years of waiting, MY Red Special Super is here.

Thanks to the team at Brian May Guitars for making a lifelong dream come true.

I need to say, WOW, it’s everything I hoped it would be. The finish, build quality and attention to detail is superb, and the case is a nice touch to keep it safe and secure.

Now, to plug it in and (grins from ear to ear) it’s all there – the sounds we all have loved for the last 50 years all leap out from my speakers. OK, my version of them anyway. The neck seems huge at first but I suddenly realised after about half an hour that I had forgotten about it and was playing away in total comfort. It just feels right.

One major surprise was playing non-Queen songs through a Boss GT1000 and getting EVH tones, Slash tones, even a great Dave Gilmour tone. The guitar really comes into its own showing remarkable versatility. It seems to do it all.

Yes I have been a Queen fan all my adult life so I may be biased but the guitar is what it is... SUPER.

Not many will get the chance to play one in the flesh but, if you do enjoy it, you will love it.

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Great quality great product. Piece of art really nice to play, never had such a pleasure to get a guitar.

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This guitar produces the MOST BEAUTIFUL sound that I have ever heard! The craftsmanship on it is spectacular and has the most gorgeous colour, the pictures just don't do it any justice. The on/off and phase switches on each pickup give it such versatility that I had never thought possible before! You go from a smooth, mellow tone to a sharp piercing tone at the flick of a switch. I highly recommend this guitar to anyone and everyone and would suggest to also purchase the treble booster pedal to go with it, as it just completes the overdriven yet under control "screaming" sound. I am absolutely in love with this guitar and give it a 39/10 badgers!

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The best guitar I have.

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This really does give you Brian’s sounds - I couldn’t believe how authentic it sounds. Once you get beyond playing all of your favourite Queen riffs however (and this will take a while!), you will discover an incredibly versatile guitar that sounds and plays amazing. It feels genuinely different from the run of the mill - I’m over the moon with it. Great friendly service from the team at BMG as well!

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Amazing quality instrument, feels like jewellery to look at and to hold! Thank you everybody who made it possible, and thank you ever so much, Dr. May, for every note you have played on your Red Special!

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I love this strap! It’s very well made, extremely comfortable, easily adjustable, snd 100% vegan! I’m so happy with my purchase!

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What a great guitar. Takes a little time to get used to all the pickup settings. Plays super fast right out of the box. Set-up was perfect. Shipping was very fast, Less than a week to get here.

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Received my Brian May Guitar just over a week after ordering it from the UK. Must say I am more than pleased with this guitar, from the action all the way down to the phase switches.

This makes 12 guitars that I currently own and this BMG is by far head and shoulders above all of them! Quality is spot on! Honestly never thought I'd ever own a BMG Special, but the investment is well worth the price.

Thanks to Brian May and his team for making such a great guitar!

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I Baught this guitar, not to sound like Brian May, but as a great guitar with a great variety of sounds. I love having the ability to switch between the lighter sound of a single coil pickup but without having to switch guitar when I want to go back to my usual preference for the humbucker sound.

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I recently received my BMG Special and I couldn't be any happier. For the price you pay - $1,000 - the quality is something you'd expect in an instrument in the $2,000+ price point. I also build my own guitars and I look at everything with a sharp eye and the fit and finish is of a superior craftsmanship. I'd like to also comment on working with my sales person, Mr. Dave Good at BMG Guitars. I've never ordered a guitar from an overseas supplier and Dave explained the process and eased any of my fears. Overall my experience with the Brian May Guitar company I give a 5 star review, I would purchase from these guys again anytime.

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I like very much of the sound and the quality of the Ukulele. Thank you very much.

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The BMG Uke arrived today and I am very pleased with it! It looks great and sounds even better, particularly when plugged into an acoustic amp. It sits proudly alongside my BMG Rhapsody and other acoustic guitars. Many thanks!

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Highly delighted with the Brian May Uke. Lovely neck, great sound and so much fun to play. Nice tuner too! If you're looking to keep good company with a well priced beaut of a Uke this is the one.

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Superb guitar at an affordable price!
Thanks and rock on🤘🏼.

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Not just the shirt but the whole BMG experience. Such lovely people to deal with and brilliant service, with amazingly fast overseas service - arrived just in five days from UK to Oz!

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The BMG company is great - great communication (I had several questions that were quickly and kindly answered before my purchase). Everything was as described. Set up and fit and finish are great, sound is awesome, though Amplitube or a Marshall - huge variety of sounds, and it's super slinky to play. Tiny bit of buzz on some areas of the lower 3 strings, but it does not sound through the amp. I may need to raise up the action a hair if it becomes a problem. I will wait until it settles since it got shopped across the Atlantic this winter though. Super happy with purchase.

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I found this strap to be both comfortable, easy to adjust and aesthetically pleasing in its own right, but looks awesome with the Special attached.

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Despite my age (61) I still get exciteded about guitars, and this one didn't disappoint. It played beautifully straight out of the box. It took an hour or so for the strings to play in and the guitar holds its tuning well. The neck suits my hand well and I find it an easy guitar to play. I would prefer to have the trem arm stay where I leave it instead of it swinging freely, not sure if there is an adjustment that can be made to the trem arm to make this possible, or an adjustment to my playing technique may be required.

Tone-wise it is very versatile and I find it is capable of covering any genre as I play a wide variety of songs. I have a Les Paul Anniversary, Fender Strat and a number of other guitars; the Special is up there with them. I would seriously recommend this instrument, it's great!

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I wanted to say a big thank you to the team at BMG and Dr May for the guitar. It arrived the day before my birthday which was amazing. 'Tie your Mother Down' was the first (and probably predictable) first play on it. My son was so excited and now we are starting to share it.

From 1st email to delivery and play - excellent!
I have already recommended to friends.

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Fantastic delivery, I can’t wait to get them on my Red tomorrow!

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I am a huge Brian May fan and I love playing the ukulele so this is a dream come true!! I had had my eye on this for a while. So as soon as it came back in stock last Friday, I jumped on it. I'm in Texas, didn't expect delivery for 7 to 10 days (normal delivery time for packages from Europe). I am very impressed how fast shipment was. Order was processed on Monday, uke was on the plane to the US on Tuesday, last night (Wednesday) it was delivered!

The uke itself is beautiful, super fun and smooth to play and has a gorgeous sound. The tuner and pickup work great. I couldn't ask for more. Love that it came with a bag with the BMG logo on it. Thank you!

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Really nice guitar strap. Comfy and looks and feels like leather - but isn't. The colour of the strap may not sit well with every guitar, but I attached mine to my Arielle guitar and it looks amazing.

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Love it. Also, my brother was a guitar tech and he said it's really well put together guitar.

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A well made T-shirt that should last for quite awhile. Recommended

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I love my new Arielle, so glad you made this - and I found myself one - what a way to start 2022!

I think that its classic, yet modern and sleek-looking, is so retro in the cool slanted 2-color scheme, and the Explorer-esque shape. Its sound is the real deal - it's very sweet, clean with the special unique pickups.

It sounds really crisp for a 24 inch scale, which has become my favorite neck length. And such sustain - best of my bunch! Along with the super bridge and tuners, they all really go together nicely to keep it in tune. Just thought I'd let you know - I'm digging this, and it is a lot of fun to play!

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Great quality, superb customer service and delivery. It was perfect present for my husband. He loves this shirt.

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I've been trying out mask after mask, and finally got this one. The fabric is super soft, so are the straps. There's a big bonus in the choice of how to wear it (loop over ears or behind the head) and the fact that you can add more protection if needed is excellent. All of that with the beautiful design makes this a great purchase!

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I purchased the BMG Scarf as a gift for a good friend in Denver USA and the feedback I have had is very good. The first thing Loree said was the quality was exceptional and it felt good to wear it.

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I received this marvelous Guitar early December. Thanks so much to the whole team, and Dr. May of course. I'm delighted to have the chance to play this fantastic recreation of a piece of history!

I stopped watching the "Get Back" documentary to receive this piece of art. It's already my favorite guitar among my collection which includes some beautiful Gibson, Fender and Musicman. I like everything from the size to the sound!

If you had the chance to speak to the man himself, you can tell him that a French guy who discovered rock through Queen records in late '80s has the feeling to own a bit of history now .

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Wow, another fantastic T-Shirt From the BMG Team. Quality is always 100%. This design is to the true detail of the BMG guitar headstock itself! Thank you BMG team for the supersonic turnaround — Ordered on the Tuesday afternoon and I received it on Thursday morning!

Merry Christmas Guys!

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Received my tan colour guitar strap and it's a stunner, very comfortable and goes great with my BMG Natural LE series.

And I LOVE the fact it's animal cruelty free! The world needs more products like these 💜

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I Received my BMG Natural and it is absolutely beautiful, the sales team were fabulous and very professional.

I can't recommend BMG instruments highly enough, they are simply amazing – "Treat yourself and rock on".

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I couldn’t believe that I’ll be so in love with my new instrument. A wonderful guitar, specially for my live appearances. The sound is amazing from such a small instrument, the electrics are working perfect, and of course I love the shape of Brian May Guitars!!!

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This shirt is so comfortable to wear, the texture is so gentle. The Red Special colouring is so beautiful and fantastic, and the colour of the base fabric, heather navy, is so charming.

I love this shirt so much (it would have been
better if it was available in a small size...).

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This guitar is extremely versatile, and you don't have to be a Queen/Brian May fan to appreciate it. It is an extremely well made piece of kit (great value for the price) and exploring the pick up combinations brings me lots of joy. It plays very well, the neck is fast and the general finish is great. You should always try before you buy but in this case I didn't because it was a present - yes, my wife is amazing - and I regret nothing. Amazing guitar, really holds its own against my other Gibsons and Fenders. Buy the Treble Booster pedal with it and you will sound like the real deal.

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You may already have a Red Special, or plan to buy one (if not, you should), but what makes the incomparable Queen sound comes out of that little pedal. It's uncanny. I play it through an Orange amp with high gain and it sounds just like the real thing (although my skills are nowhere near the good doctor's). Even with a Gibson SG, Les Paul and a Fender Strat Pro the sound is very close. Amazing.

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In addition to being a quality built product my guitar has a perfect finish and is a pleasure to play. The guitar's design gives it an easy and comfortable action. Everything works as it should and, aesthetically, it is a thing of beauty.

I have not, as yet, used the BMG Guitar Strap but again it is well manufactured and is in keeping with the quality of the guitar.

A first class service was provided by House Music Ltd. Barry and Gill Moorehouse could not have been more helpful.

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Very comfortable strap to wear and easy to adjust. Thanks for including it free with the guitar purchase.

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This is a very well made guitar with an easy to play fretboard. I would recommend this guitar to anyone.

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I have fancied owning a copy of the Red Special for a number of years but could never justify the cost.

I discussed this with my brother (also a guitar player), and decided to bite the bullet. I will never be the player Brian May is, but this guitar allows me to come closer to his tone. This is a wonderful instrument, beautifully made, and packaged carefully to ensure its safe arrival.

I will have many hours of fun replicating Brian's riffs in my own unskilled fashion.

My life is complete!

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I will probably never use it since I don't want to destroy it. It is a great museum piece, for sure!

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This guitar is so much fun! I have always wanted one as Brian May is my all-time favorite player! The tone is fantastically Brian! It will be the guitar I play EXCLUSIVELY on my next nerd-rock record for Cosmic Punch!

I'm very happy with my purchase!

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Stunningly beautiful guitar that even sounds great with me playing it! The customer service I received from the company was outstanding.

Thank you for the product and the service.

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Great product, delivered in good time.

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Ever since I learned guitar as a kid, marvelling at Brian's tone and harmony, I've lusted after that guitar. All the better I could buy it in my favorite colour!

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I am very happy with my beautiful guitar. And I think she plays very nice.

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Everything in perfect order! Only the German customs office takes ages and cashes again properly. You need a lot of patience. The Treble Booster is nicely packaged and a sticker from KAT is also included and, of course, it sounds great!

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I’m a huge fan of Arielle and a long-time customer of BMG so I could not miss this guitar. It’s a fantastic instrument. I find the shape extremely comfortable, the neck thickness allows for great playability, and the fretboard is just 'wow'. If you think this is a Red Special in a different shape, well it's not. This is unique. It is also extremely versatile. I published a video on YouTube where I play different genres with different gear and it’s great. You can play anything you want with this guitar, so I highly recommend it.

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The product was out of stock on the website so I entered my email for any updates. Within two days the item was available and I ordered it. The knobs arrived very quickly and now fitted to my old (2015) BMG Special. What a difference in look, and much better control! They fitted better than the original chrome plated ones which were slightly awkward to rotate quickly. Thank you for making these available.

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When the new BMG Special arrived I was super excited. Workmanship of the guitar is perfect. It almost looks better than Brian’s original one (just kidding). Love the six switches between the three pickups and after watching Brian May’s YouTube tutorial video I had a better understanding what these switches can do.

Efficient customer service, fast delivery and excellent product. Who wants to live forever? I am sure this guitar will. Thanks again for such an iconic guitar.

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Fabulous guitar, not just for Queen covers. Great all rounder, just surprised it flies under the radar. Love it.

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Very well built guitar. Loving it. Delivery was surprisingly fast. Thanks

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Although I was originally dismayed to have received a defective pedal (which apparently is a very rare occurrence) the fine folks at House Music were able to send me a replacement right away (and even covered the shipping costs!) and it WORKS LIKE A DREAM... I play an official BMG Red Special guitar into a Vox AC30 and the addition of the KAT Treble Booster was the missing ingredient that has really let me dial in THAT tone!

Also, some people on forums were telling me that you have to have your amp cranked in order for the TB to work, but this is not true. It sounds fantastic at bedroom volumes.

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Awesome case to protect my BMG Special. Really well made and I’m confident it will last a very long time..

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Une superbe guitare de très très bonne qualité et une prise en main immédiate. Je recommande!

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We met a few weeks ago when I popped into the workshop to drop off my son Rhys’ BMG Special, which had developed a pickup issue.

He has been playing it relentlessly for the past 8 weeks and I thought you’d appreciate knowing that (of course) everything is fine with the guitar.

I also wanted to thank you and the team at House Music for being so friendly, helpful and accommodating; I really enjoyed meeting everyone and hearing your advice.

I hope everyone there remains well and that business is good.

Thanks again for the superb support - I hope I’ll have the chance to order from you again in the future.

Kind Regards,

Paul

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Just to say my BMG arrived safe and well yesterday morning!

Exceptional service - UK to Cyprus, door-to-door, in 5 days!!!

The guitar is perfectly set up, other than tuning I have not had to touch it - even the strap didn’t need lengthening.

Great value guitar. Thanks for your help.

Yours sincerely
Stuart Lawrence, Tala, Paphos, Cyprus

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My BMG arrived fast and well packaged on the other side of the world. It's absolutely stunning! I'll treasure it for the rest of my life.

Now, if only I could play as well as the good Doctor, that would certainly be something.

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The best guitar I've ever seen! Powerful sound! I love it! Beautiful case and well set-up!

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I'm more than pleased with the Red Special... she's the most versatile guitar I ever owned and she is very well crafted. Many thanks to Brian who created such a beautiful guitar and made it possible that we can buy a copy of his Red Special.

And many thanks to you all for the very good service!

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Cette guitare est un rêve, fan de Brian May, j'ai beaucoup réfléchi avant de l'acheter, et je ne regrette pas du tout, la guitare est magnifique et très bien finie, le manche est un peu plus large et bas et demande donc un temps d'adaptation mais une fois celui ci passé, c'est que du bonheur, le son des micros est génial, typiquement celui attendu, et le vibrato flottant est lui aussi génial, si vous en rêvez aussi, alors foncez vous ne serez pas déçu!

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It´s a piece of art. The natural colour of the wood further enhances the beauty of the guitar. It´s pleasurable to play it, and the switches allow you to discover new sounds, and try to play the wonderful songs of Queen.

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Perfect purchase... The BMG is a fantastic guitar... a guitar with attention to detail, with quality materials... Excellent electronics... Perfect sales network that follows everything step by step and is always present to meet every need... Great... Great Brian May.

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That is the best strap in the world. The Right On straps are made in Spain, very confortable and durable. To have one with the colors of my Red Special and the Brian May logo is a dream - my Red Special was already using a Right On strap, now it has the PERFECT strap.

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You folks deserve a huge shout out for a job well done... my orders are always filled and shipped fabulously fast and efficiently.

Thank you for doing what you do and I appreciate the way you do your jobs! Stay safe and have a great day ✨

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Hello from Scotland! Thank you so much for letting me know that the RS is on her way! This morning I phoned the shop and your technician was so helpful... thank you for this too.

I will recommend BMG whenever I can.

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It's got to be said, but you have the best customer service I have ever known. Absolutely amazing. 😁 Many Thanks.

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I have had my Red Special since 2003, it's actually a Burns model, but I've never had a case for it. I'm happy that Brian May Guitars has such a sturdy case that fits well and protects the guitar.

Highly recommended!

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I am extremely pleased with my BMG Special which arrived safely in New Zealand having been shipped from the UK. It was very well packed and undamaged.

On opening the package, the guitar needed just a slight re-tune and was ready to play. I was also pleased that the intonation was correct and needed no adjustment. Similarly the fretboard height is set up properly and no adjustments were required to the truss rod.

It is a beautiful guitar and marvelous to play. The only comment I would make is that there were no instructions with the guitar, i.e. fitting of the tremolo arm (I did go onto the BMG website and found the video which showed, among other things, how to fit and secure). The accessories, along with the allen, Keys also includes a large spring but as yet I have not been able to find out what the spring is for.

All in all I am very, very happy with my purchase and would highly recommend. Five stars in my book. I now just need to learn how to play!!

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Very pleased with the overall purchase experience. Very good information updates and on-time shipping and delivery.

Everything arrived well packaged and protected. The guitar is truly amazing, the tone and playability was very good straight out of the box and the quality and finishing detail are superb, especially on the neck and fretwork - better than some higher priced guitars from other well known brands.

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Very pleased with my purchase - this is just an excellent guitar, and definitely not just for Queen songs. The range of sounds from the selector switches is amazing. The initial setup from the factory is spot on making the guitar very easy to play. I like the fact that you can switch from a fat, full humbucker sound to single coil Fender style sound very easily. In short, “Chuffed to bits”!

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Very comfortable to use, over several hours.

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It is a masterpiece. It exceeded my expectations in every way. Of all the guitars I own, this one became my favorite. Thank you for the privilege of owning such a gem.

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Very happy with the BMG - strings very easy to bend (zero fret?), amazing how many different sounds with the switching system, tremolo a lot of fun.

VERY good quality all round and no hassle shipping to australia.The $300 import duty is the only other thing to consider if you want this versatile guitar.

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An excellent quality instrument for the price - you will not find better.

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After wanting one for close to 15 years, I finally pulled the trigger and bought myself a proper BMG and I couldn’t be happier with it. Showed up a lot faster than I had imagined and was ready to go right out of the box. It was set up beautifully and plays like a dream. Now maybe I’ll save up and get a Super next!!!

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The BMG Bass is a finely crafted bass guitar with a smooth, deep tone ideal for those classic British sounding songs. It is well balanced with nicely fitted quality hardware and two classic style pickups. Finished in glossy red it really does look the part. Comes with a very cool practical gig bag. Excellent sales and service by the Brian May team, I ordered this on a Saturday morning and was delivered to my residence in Brisbane Queensland Australia 10 days later. Outstanding in every way. Cheers.

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Hello!

I’m just writing after my phone call to you today. I phoned regarding a switch from a customers‘ Red Special which I am currently setting up/repairing.

I just want to thank you for the courtesy and helpfulness I was shown in dealing with you all. It’s very rare that I encounter this – I even ended up chatting about the west of Ireland where I am situated. Many kind regards and many thanks.

I wish you all the very best of health in this difficult time.

Best wishes
James Richardson

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Great guitar for the price!
Always loved the unstained wood!

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Merveilleuse guitare, un grand merci à Brian pour cette création, on l'a de suite en main et sur un AC30 le son est là. La finition est parfaite une véritable guitare de pro pour un prix très honnête. Phil

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I have owned a BMG since 2008. When I purchased it, the only available option was a gig bag. To be fair, it was a durable, versatile gig bag with many storage pockets, but still a gig bag. Ten years later, I discovered that Brian May Guitars sold hard shell cases, but only to UK and EU-based customers. Recently, I discovered that US shipping was an option. I went to the website, spent a few minutes creating an account, and ordered a case. I expected a long wait due to international shipping, supply backlogs, and similar. Instead, I received prompt email communications telling me that my order was received, and the order would soon be filled. Within a week, I was told the order was completed and would be shipped to the US. I was given a tracking number and options to track every step of the process, including Customs handling. I was even given the option to change the shipping day if the original date was inconvenient. A week after shipment commenced, my case arrived at my home.

The case itself fit the guitar perfectly and is in immaculate condition. The storage pocket in the interior is large enough to store spare strings, a tuner, and other things one would keep in a case. In short, I love the case, and highly recommend it for anyone who owns a BMG, especially someone who travels or gigs regularly.

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Great-playing guitar, I love it! A dream come true, she's my new #1!

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The BMG Arielle guitar is an extraordinary instrument. I received mine in early April, opened the carefully packed shipping box, took out the BMG guitar case, unzipped it, and saw the guitar that I had been waiting for.

I am a fairly new player and found this guitar to be easy, and fun, to play. The design, feel, switch options, tone and volume controls, and the appointments are wonderful. She stays in tune very well and sounds great in any setting. I have only made a few small tuning adjustments in the past several months. The neck fits my hand, and the ebony fretboard is like butter. WOW. It just feels so nice to play - And I play her almost every day.

The BMG Arielle guitar is worth every penny and will be great as your first electric guitar or as an outstanding addition to your collection. So, what are you waiting for? Do yourself a favor. Treat yourself and order a BMG Arielle guitar today.

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This is an amazing guitar that is well thought out and perfectly crafted for every level of guitarist. I am especially blown away by the ease of traversing the neck. I was a little concerned about the pickups and their configuration but no, after a short noodle, I was blasting huge sounds out of my rig in no time, as well as opening all new creative sounds I’ve not explored or heard before.

The finish is exquisite and a must-see. I could go on and on, but the bottom line is I absolutely love this guitar and have barely put it down since I got it.

Nice job, huge surprise.

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I was lucky enough to get one of the first ones from the first batch and the guitar surprised me. Clearly based around the Red Special with its specs, the guitar seems somewhat more versatile and lends itself to all styles of playing. I’m not sure if it’s the wood or construction but you can easily go from '50s blues to hard rock as it’s got it covered with the switching system. I don’t feel the need to plug in a treble booster with it to get the guitar to sing and it goes well with more amps than just an AC30. It obviously does work well there too.

The neck is something I always pay attention to and on mine it was beautifully finished with the fret work being fantastic, which makes playing it easy. The modern guitar certainly has a vintage feel to it, and striking looks. Burnt Orange and Blue - don’t let Arielle hear you say it’s red!! The blue section on mine really shows the black limba grain beneath and it’s a thing of beauty. Photos don’t do it justice.

If you are looking for something to inspire you to make music or play some other styles then I would highly recommend picking one of these up.

My only complaint would be lack of black triangle behind the tremolo, and two tone knobs

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The neck needed a bit of adjustment but apart from that I really think it’s a great instrument and well worth the money. I love the extra width of the neck and playing around with different pickup settings. Thx, Bri 😉

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Purchased this great guitar online from the Netherlands. Delivery was faster than advertised. Good track & trace. Customs and taxes went smooth as well. Very secure packaging. Thanks BMG!

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A great well built guitar with a good range of sounds possible. I am really pleased with it. Good customer service also.

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Very pleased with this guitar. Tones, playability, quality are all as good, or better, than more expensive guitars that I own. Really like the wider nut width and shorter scale. Various tones available with phase and pick up switches really cool.

I would recommend this guitar to anyone.

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I think I'm in love!

The instrument Brian and his dad created all those years ago is simply stunning! And on my instrument - when I checked everything was perfect.

1) The fit and finish - perfect.
2) The fret dressing - perfect.
3) Intonation - perfect.
4) Pots - smooth and velvety.
5) Fret Board - perfect, and when I first saw how wide it was I thought - wow! - MUCH wider than my other guitars! BUT it really fits me like a glove. I have an octave span on the piano, so long fingers. I don't feel cramped up on the fret board either across or down. No stretch is too "stretchy".
6) Recovery after whammying the whammy - perfect. It returns precisely in tune. I can not say the same for my Strats (high end, USA made).

I would call this beautiful instrument the Swiss army knife of electrics, because you have full control of all three pickups, and it has just a hint of hollow body. Not just a multi-position knife switch like a Strat, or a three position like a Gibson. Using slide switches to engage or disengage each pickup and change its phase relationship is pure genius.

I ran it through my pedal board clean and dirty using the TS-8 Tube Screamer, Electro Harmonix Holy Grail reverb, MXR Carbon Copy and MXR Chorus, in all pickup and phase positions – Just lovely! Clean or with FX. Then I ran it through the AmpliTube 5 Brian May rack, and Brian came flying out! HA!

To say I am impressed with a very reasonably priced instrument is an understatement. I don't care if the factory is in the UK, the USA, Asia, or the moon - this instrument was built with PRIDE! - Very rare these days! House Music should be proud - YOU should be proud - Brian should be proud, he chose wisely (Why am I not surprised that an astrophysicist would choose wisely!). This instrument simply feels "right" to me in every respect, and just noodling about, getting the feel, a new song issued forth - "Strange World" is the title and theme for it (at least for now). I suspect it will be electric (Brian), acoustic (Taylor 514CE), bass (Fender fretless), piano, drums and vocal (I'm kind of a one gal band - write, track , edit, mix, master etc - Ha! - The LAST guitar that gave me this same warm vibe - and songs issued forth from it - was my Taylor 514CE, back in 1996.

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I frickin' LOVE this guitar !!!!!!! It is a multi-dimensional thing - the guitar itself (looks/feel), the different sounds, and that it is modeled after Brian's original. What a great package, all in all.

A quick question. After I ordered it, I thought that I should have ordered the hard shell case for the trip over. It arrived in good shape, however, for the long haul, I want to get the BMG hard shell case. Can I exchange? How much? Many thanks again, you offered great, fast, service.

Backstory: I got a discount coupon from one of the big online stores, so I went through all the guitar offerings. There were over 2,000 guitars and about halfway through them, came across the BMG. Immediately ordered it. Then a week later, they canceled the order citing out of stock. Had been so excited about getting one and prior to this, didn't know they existed. So I located you all and ordered it.

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We bought the BMG Special as a surprise gift to our son who has been a life long fan of Queen. His pleasure at now owning a Brian May Guitar has not disappointed; he loves the look of the guitar, the skilled craftmanship and of course how it plays.

The efficiency of the service was fantastic, arriving only three days after ordering it.

Thanks, all in all extremely impressed.

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I absolutely love this guitar and it sounds absolutely amazing. High quality and a beautiful look.

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My new BMG Red Special is all I hoped it would be. The build quality and finish are equal to a Fender American Strat or top of the line Epiphone Les Paul. The Wilkinson and Grover hardware are top drawer, and the pickups speak for themselves. Comfortable neck shape and stays in tune. All in all an easy guitar to play. But what stands out for me is the fun in playing this guitar due to the wide variety of sounds available through the separate on/off and phase pickup switches. I’m really enjoying my new Red Special!

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Sounds almost like the real Red Special. Pair it with a treble booster for the perfect sound. Amazing "budget" choice if you can't afford the real one that costs more than 3k. The only thing i don't like is the tremolo bar, really hate the fact that it's totally unstable and can't just stand still, but I simply avoid using it

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Totally wonderful experience. Would recommend Brian May Guitars.

My husband loves and in love with his new the guitar. The promotional gift pack was very well received for his 60th birthday.

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The strap is practical, comfy and even looks the part. I knew it would be good quality when I ordered it, but it still managed to surprise me as to how well designed and manufactured it is. If you are in the market for a guitar strap, I would certainly recommend this over some other similarly priced ones that you can find. It’s worth it!

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The pedal is compact, effective and works wonders when paired with the BMG Special. I especially like the ability to switch between Brian’s '70s, '80s, and '90s tones, while still being given the ability to fine-tune to your liking. Aesthetically, the pedal is about as good as a pedal can be. It’s not too big, and the overall design is logical and smart. It works well with any guitar but is a must have for any BMG Special owners!

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Sheer quality throughout. Highly recommended.

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Nice hoodie, my daughter loves it!

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I bought this for the Brian May connection but since using it I am going to buy more RightOn straps. They are reasonably priced for the non-artist ones. Robust, smart and practical.

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I have owned many treble boosters over the years. The Flynn Amps OC44 in to my AC30CC1 has previously been my go-to but this KAT takes it to the next level for me. I know it is expensive but I probably lost more money buying and selling pedals chasing the sound I was looking for.

I can't recommend this enough. I am a huge Queen and Brian May fan but don't use a TB exclusively for Queen covers. It gets you that 60s and 70s Rock sound - I have a Victory Sheriff 22 and that plus TB is Thin Lizzy, Priest etc. It is the missing ingredient.

Just get one, you won't regret it.

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Everything was fantastic, from early delivery to beautiful product! It arrived a handful of days early which was a surprise because I live in the USA! Nothing was damaged, everything was beautiful!

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I have owned hundreds of guitar cables over the years and this one has to be the best one ever. It doesn't make a peep when connecting to the guitar and there is no humm. It is absolutely brilliant. Love it

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Yes - Absolutely amazing pedal - Spend the $$$ people, because it’s bloody worth it!

I use mine alongside my old BHM Digitech pedal and after toggling with the limited treble I got from that, the KAT boosts those sounds lovingly from my Marshall amp.

Pros: Everything. Crisp, rich tones. The control knob (looks like Bri’s).
Con: Change the toggle switch to white - the black sometimes makes it difficult to see the setting in some rooms

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I received my guitar today and I’m really happy to discover it in the real - she is so beautiful and I can’t wait to start playing it tomorrow!

I would also like to thank you for the quick shipment and the efficiency of your service. To be honest, I was not expecting that she would arrive so rapidly. It’s a birthday gift to myself and I thought It was more prudent to order it a few weeks in advance to have it in time. Now it’s sure that I will definitively not miss the date... in May!

Thank you very much!

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I was going to treat myself to one of these beauties last year - other things got in the way - but I finally managed to acquire in March 21.

First of all, the shopping experience with BMG was outstanding - very straightforward, great communication and updates, and extremely secure. My BMG Special was with me within 3 days, very well packaged, and in one hell of a sturdy box.

As for the instrument itself, it arrived in perfect condition. Nicely polished, good amount of protective film over the scratch plate, pick-ups etc. and for once this film was easy to remove - I've had many a challenge on other guitars in the past. Minimal set-up required and almost in perfect tune ;o)

The fretboard is to die for and the action is incredible - you merely have to present your fingers to the board and the notes ring out. Tested the tone via small BOSS practice amp with no FX and though a more meatier 250W PA utilising 3 Multi FX units (BOSS GT-100, Zoom G5 and a Line 6 POD 2.0). Outstanding tone quality and the in/out phase switches are amazing.

Finally I hooked it up to the Amplitube BM rig - enough said - stunning.

I would thoroughly recommend this guitar and would strongly advise any buyers to purchase direct from BMG.

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Such a beautiful Instrument!! I am so happy with it! I enjoy playing and try to my best to be worthy of this special guitar... Thanks all of you and take care!
Keep on Rocking! Cheers Roland

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The guitar arrived well-packaged and on time in a nicely padded, and well protected, Brian May Guitars bag. Once out of the bag the guitar is stunning - an affordable alternative to the BMG Super that still more than excels when plugged into an amp. It sounds great, especially when you start experimenting with the pickup and phase combinations which give it that iconic Brian May tone. While it sounds amazing plugged straight into the amp, an additional treble booster pedal will help you get that classic 'scream' that the "Old Lady" is known for. It is not difficult to play, with the strings being easy to bend, yet still staying in tune, and the 24 frets give it a slightly larger range than most guitars which usually have 21/22 frets.

While I have not needed to change the strings yet, the tuners DO lock, meaning string changes are substantially quicker and easier. I would recommend getting a set of Brian May strings (Optima Golds, Gauge .009-.042) in order to enhance that sound and playability that little bit more.

Overall I am extremely impressed with the quality, looks and sound of the guitar. It is well worth it for the price you pay and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a Red Special inspired guitar.

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Having done some research on treble boosters over the last few months, I was convinced that I needed one to help me achieve the sound I was looking for. My main guitar is a Les Paul going into an original Marshall Silver Jubilee combo. The sound is great, but a little muddy when the amp is cranked up.

My first impression when plugging in the Brian May TB classic was a bit underwhelming until I sent my guitar into the clean channel with the master volume turned down a bit. It made a huge difference and sounded much nearer the sound I was looking for.

Would definitely recommend this pedal as it can definitely add that treble sweet spot to make your guitar sing.

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After playing around and recording with the different presets, using my AXE I/O, I can, with great confidence, say that the Brian May presets on AmpliTube are absolutely perfect. Granted, nothing will ever be 100% to what Brian created back in the days, but this is as close as I could ever hope on getting, without spending thousands of pound on equipment.

Love it.

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A excellent guitar.

I already have the Red Special and love how close the sound was to Brian's sound, but also wanted a acoustic guitar with the ability to mix piezo pickup and built-in mic to get a rich acoustic sound into a amp, or mixer for recording.

Not so big as some acoustic guitars, so easy to handle, and with a nice low action on the strings for easy fretting without killing your fingers.

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The Red Special is a beautiful guitar and plays wonderfully. The overall care in trim is wonderful and the components are magnificent. I was impressed by the great communication, fast shipping, and great packaging. This was a wonderful experience.

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I have been delighted with the BMG Special. I bought this as a second guitar to my expensive Ibanez but it has become my first. It is like no other guitar – I'm not going to do a comparison, that would be like saying I think salt is better than pepper. You have to appreciate how this guitar was conceived back in 1963 and how it had evolved. I believe this guitar plays and feels pretty close to how it is supposed to. It would have been great to have the original design of tremolo but the guitar is built to a budget and well built it is. I have bought an Vox AC10 to play it through hoping to be able to play at a reasonably low volume but even set on quarter watt its pretty loud. Having said that, the amp has had upgraded valves and stuff and is probably louder than it originally was. I don't know if there is a way of playing it at a low volume without the use of earphones (?) but the guitar was never designed to be quiet, so I will cherish those rare moments I get an empty house.

Thank you, Brian May for sharing your guitar and the story behind it

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The Arielle is a quirky yet interesting instrument to play. Its long fretboard oozes a sense of confidence and being to the player, while the Tri-Sonic pickups are sharp, bright and distinctive with their series and in/out of phase controls - the characteristic sound of BMG - as good as ever.

The volume, tone and whammy are close to the strumming hand and very accessible. The bridge is also perfectly placed as a rest for picking. This is a stylistically delightful guitar and, in its Burnt Orange and Translucent Blue, a joy to own.

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This is a really good guitar. Small, but the sound is brilliant both through an amp or played on its own. The build quality is excellent - which is what you would expect from BMG.

The guitar was delivered 24 hours after ordering (which is amazing service) and I have played it every day.

Small, comfortable and a great sound. I would give it six stars if I could!

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The strap is very comfortable to use and the way you adjust the strap is one of the most stable systems I've ever had on a guitar strap. I highly recommend this strap, for anyone who needs a nice strap, in high quality

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I absolutely love the BMG Special. It stays in tune like nothing I've ever owned, the phase shifting is a lot of fun to play around with, and the fact that you can have all three pickups on at the same time gives such an unreal sound.

This guitar is definitely a must-have for any guitarist who loves Brian and his sound.

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Love the Red Special. I've always loved the story behind it and got the book about the guitar as a gift a couple years ago. Years ago I heard a company was making replica Red Specials and in the back of my mind I've always wanted one. In the book it mentioned Brian May was starting a company and putting out his own copies of the Red Special, so it was on my wish list of guitars and I finally got around to seriously looking at it and now I'm extremely happy I've ordered my very own Red Special.

It's comfy amd fun to play, sounds great, and I love the sweet black with red stripe strap it came with. I sprung for the bar stool, hard case (very nice), and a tee shirt and hoodie, too.

I ordered it and, in less than a week, it all showed up at my door. I'm very happy with it and it was worth every cent.

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Very high quality

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This order went as smoothly as it could. The product is great... I enjoy playing the BMG Rhapsody a lot (guitar not at fault for my lack of practice/talent hahaha).

The delivery was smooth too. I live in Luxembourg (EU) and the delivery was easy despite Brexit regulations.

What's next? A Red Special, or maybe the Bass, I wonder....?!

All the best to the BMG team!

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Full disclosure: I am first and foremost a violinist. This is my first guitar, so take my perception and opinions with a grain of salt.

Ordering/delivery: Super easy to place my order. Every screen during the order process warns international buyers of a likely import/duty tax, depending on your country. They are as transparent as possible about this.

Yet I still see many reviews complaining about having to pay an import tax!

That’s not... that’s not BMG’s fault. That’s your government’s doing. Complain to your legislators!

Putting “I had to pay an import tax!” in your review would be like me complaining, “I played a D chord on my new BMG Special, but my hair didn’t transform into majestic curls like Dr. Brian May’s.”

What BMG can control is the packaging. The single box is environmentally friendly and deceptively protective. The supports inside the box protect the neck and headstock. My guitar arrived in perfect condition.

Out of the box: It was 4 degrees Fahrenheit (-16 degrees Celsius) in Chicago when my BMG arrived. I let the box acclimate for 2 hours before opening. The guitar was completely playable right out of the box; I was able to tune it and play right away. There’s minor fret buzz on the low E, but I haven’t been able to take it for a proper setup since we’re in the middle of a pandemic. The fact that the action is okay and the guitar is playable out of the box after a transatlantic flight and travel through a deep freeze across the US is a testament to the quality and care with which the BMGs are made.

Tremolo: The instructions on the product support page were easy to follow. I’ve never added or removed a tremolo arm before and had no issues selecting the smallest Allen key from the provided bag of bits and bobs and pressing down on the trem arm to screw it in.

It’s worth noting that I was able to use the same smallest Allen key to unscrew and remove the tone knob. Don’t know if this is recommended or not, but some of the plastic film from the pick guard was stuck underneath, so I removed and reattached the knob without issue.

Tuners: Like I mentioned in my disclaimer, this is my first guitar and my frame of reference is violin. I can’t get over how easily the tuners adjust compared to the tuning pegs of a violin. I don’t experience any frustration while tuning my BMG, and I know I could tune all 6 guitar strings faster than the 4 strings on my violin. It’s the little things in life, you know?

Neck: I’m not used to frets and I have nothing with which to compare the frets on my BMG. However, there are no sharp fret edges on the neck, which is wonderful. The neck is glossy, not matte - however my hand has never gotten “stuck” shifting up and down the neck!

The 45mm nut width is a lot for me to get used to, but again, I’m used to a violin so any guitar neck would feel mammoth to me. 45mm seems like a fair compromise - wider than a Fender or Gibson to appeal to the enthusiasts of Brian’s original specs, but not so wide as to be unplayable.

Yes, the neck shape itself on the BMG Special is thinner than the BMG Super... which I think is a great thing! I never met Dr. May, but I can say with certainty that my hands are much smaller, since I’m only 5’ 3” tall. If the neck was as thick as Dr. May prefers, I don’t know if I would be able to play it!

I think the arguments I’ve seen over specs prove you can’t please everyone, so it’s in BMG’s best interest to sell what would please the largest amount of customers. In that aspect, I think I’m the target demographic: I wanted a nice guitar under $1,000 that’s inspired, designed, and endorsed by my favorite guitar player that I could actually learn to play on. That’s exactly what the BMG Special does.

Free strap promotion: The promotions change, but when I purchased my BMG Special, it came with a free Brian May-licensed vegan strap in my color of choice. I loved this promotion so much because I didn’t have a guitar strap, and I didn’t need to research and buy one separately. A $63 strap with my guitar? Very much appreciated.

Thank you to everyone at World Musical Instruments Co. in South Korea for building such a gorgeous instrument and to everyone at Brian May Guitars for the easy transaction, fast shipping (literally the morning of the next business day; WOW), and thoughtful packaging that ensured my guitar’s safe arrival in Chicago. And of course, thank you to Dr. Brian May for inspiring me to practice and play and use lockdown to learn a new skill.

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I bought the BMG Special LE White already in August 2020 - at last I can really say how much I love this fantastic guitar!

I only started playing (learning to play) in October 2019, so there's not too many other guitars I played, even though I was able to play different ones at my guitar school before deciding to just follow my instinct . I've been a Queen fan all my life, and Brian May is my first and ever guitar hero, so I thought that buying one of his guitars cannot be wrong, even if I cannot test it before ordering (there's no-one I know who has one). And wasn't I proved right? I've never (in my short-so-far guitar career) played on such a magnificent fingerboard, so smooth and easy to play, that I really wonder whether this is made of wood at all. The locking tuners should be made compulsory for all guitars worldwide, as they make string changeing extremely easy-peasy.

I'm so convinced of this guitar (as you might have guessed by now ) that I've now ordered the Rhapsody, having learned and really enjoying fingerstyle playing. I'm so much looking forward to it and am sure I'll be just as pleased as with the Special.

Thanks to Brian and all the team at BMG for letting us participate in the result of all your experience and fine-tuning throughout the years.

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The BMG Special joins my current collection of 6 other electrics. It is a stand out for sure. The build quality is excellent and the sound is incredible. It plays well, I love the neck. A really great guitar.

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In a world where nothing lives up the hype, this is the exception - in fact, it exceeded my expectations and is one of the most awesome guitars I've had.

I was nervous about buying a guitar I couldn’t play, thought I could have been stuck with a flashy looking guitar with a big name and low grade neck, fretboard and components, but it couldn’t be further from the truth - the neck is great, the action is great, the electronics are amazing, the machineheads state of the art... the only complaint is I thought I would magically start being able to play like Brian May. The guitar sounds like one of his, but for some reason it didn’t magically make my fingers move faster... !!

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Already had the heather indigo version of this t-shirt and really like it - decided to treat myself to the black one too. Classic looking t-shirt which I am really happy with.

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Already had a G7 Performance 3 capo, so got this Brian May Guitars version of the Performance 2 as a spare. They are very similar and I really like them, they are easy to put on, take off and just do the job well! I think the Performance 3 will now be the spare!

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Treated myself to the beige strap and it looks and feels wonderful! The adjusting screws are a great idea and the plectrum holders are the icing on the cake. Very happy with it

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Perfect size for pockets. Holds every card you need, without searching on end for one. Organized and made beautifully... it’s vegan so no animals were used. I really love the ease of using it... I should have had one years ago, even though they weren’t around yet!

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What can I say? The guitar is everything I thought it would be and more, plays wonderfully.

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Beautiful guitar starp, meets my expectations. Perfect for my Red Special

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I’m really pleased with my BMG Special. It arrived well wrapped and packaged and the courier was very good. I’ve only had a couple of weeks now so I’m still learning what it can do but so far very pleased with it.

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Absolutely love this guitar, this is one of the best guitars I’ve owned - paired up with a vox AC4, she sounds amazing.

First class service on website and over the phone, very friendly staff.

Over the moon, have not stopped playing it.

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Ottimo prodotto, arrivato in perfette condizioni e con ottimi settaggio armonici.

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I have been tempted to buy a BMG for 3 years and never quite pressed the buy button. I could just get a Strat or a Gibson style and play the chords and the solos. I bought the Brian May pack on AmpliTube to get the tone and noodled away contentedly.

I’ll never play well enough to pass myself off as May or Knopfler, so no point in splashing out. But I did. I have gone through lots of guitars setting them up, levelling and polishing frets, adjusting neck angles, rewiring electrics and building from kits so I know my way around now. Out of the box this was set with a fairly straight neck and comfortable first fret and last fret string height. The intonation was near perfect and the electrics smooth (the jack socket has such a positive lock). The range of tones you can achieve with the switches and rolling the tone is a revelation and the variety can be increased controlling that volume dial when playing through an amp. The shorter string length makes bending notes so much easier and the acoustics from the hollow body give it a great sound even before you plug it in. Nice locking tuners that barely need tweaked as it stays in tune and the Wilkinson Tremolo just slides back into place with no effect on tuning.

My quibble? Fret buzz on the E string and A strings. A bit of a level and some adjustment on the saddles removed most of it and it’s not noticeable plugged in, but acoustically it rankles me. It is a guitar I am happy to pick up and play just for the sound it can generate while it feels (to me) comfortable and natural.

Worth the wait? Yes.

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Superb quality. The contacts are very good, no wobbling, and the best is the silent plug - I didn't know how I could live without that feature.

Only thing is, a black color option would be good.

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Everything is as expected. Build quality, aesthetic, and most important, the sound quality, are superb.

Congrats, Brian May and Nigel Knight.

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I have really enjoyed using the Treble Booster Classic. There are many variations of sounds to be had from adjusting both the pedal and using my guitars volume control accordingly. It runs perfectly into my old Marshall JMP which is set to mild break-up and the pedal gives it that extra push. This pedal can help cover a lot of ground from Queen-esque tones all the way through to Deep Purple and early Black Sabbath tones. Highly recommended, as long as you use it correctly and your playing technique is up to scratch.

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I received a Honeyburst BMG for Christmas and decided to get the Treble Booster. I love it. The sound is amazing. Highly recommended for everyone.

Not only that, when you order anything from BMG, the customer service from Barry and all there is unsurpassed.

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The thing with pedals is, you either like them or not. What works for the one doesn't for the other... this is a very distictive sounding pedal, it will get you your classic rock tones, like Tony Iommi's and Rory Gallagher's if you use the right guitar and amp. I own several BM type guitars - Guilds and a BMG Super - and I'm very pleased with the sounds I get with my Marshall 1978x top with greenback Celestion speaker loaded cab. I will have to get a Vox for "that" exact sound but, for now, the pedal gets me where I wanna be! And I can sound like me!!

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Good product. Excellent design and quality. Looks well on my 'Mini May' Special.

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This is coolest Brian May item since long time. It is must-have product for fans and a good idea to get one while you still can. Delivery time was fast, next to speed of light! If only one day there would be Brian May phaser and 'Brighton Rock' delay combo in one pedal...

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Always wanted to learn the guitar, and always loved Queen, and I looked up to Brian May for, not just his incredible guitar skills, but his ideals and dedication to what he believes in! And since watching 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and my brother getting me the Red Special book for Christmas, and me and him non stop talking about the Red Special, and learning Queen songs on my other guitars, I just knew I had to get one!

After a brief chat with customer service over Facebook I dove straight in and ordered my BMG Special. Already the customer service were very helpful and friendly and I couldn't wait to get hold of my Red Special. It was delivered very quickly and after a quick tuning I was off and playing, and it's an absolute beauty, first and foremost. looks spot on to the original, the light strings and low action makes it an absolute breeze to play! There is so much variation with the switching system, turning pick ups on and off and putting them in and out of phase! I'm still experimenting and trying to match them to the original songs, I honestly haven't put this guitar down.

The limited edition gift package was amazing too!

If you are a fan of Dr. Brian May and Queen (let's be real, you wouldn't be here is you wasn't), then you have absolutely got to pick one up! Worth every penny!

Thank you once again, Brian May Guitars! Just need to convince my brother to pick one up now, haha!

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Fantastic service, and what a fabulous guitar superb quality, and a beautiful finish too. Would definitely recommend your product and website.

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I have wanted a Brian May Red Special copy for so many years, but never got round to buying one. Anyway, lockdown hit so had some spare time on my hands, so I thought, why not take the plunge and get one?

Well, I was not disappointed - what a fantastic guitar. I have other, more expensive guitars (e.g. Fender Strat), and the BMG Special blows them away! Such a sweet (like some kind of cheese) sound and such a versatile instrument. I feel my playing has improved in the short time i've had it, probably because I want to play it all the time.

Great sound, great value for money and great service.

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As a great fan of Brian May, the purchase of this guitar is a dream come true. The instrument came in perfect condition and well set-up.

Really happy!!

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What can I say that hasn't been said?! When I saw Queen back in the seventies, in my early '20s, I thought I'd love to get that guitar Brian had. Hi sound of playing and the other guys in thr band had their own identity. For me it was like The Beatles all over again, if you know what I mean, they had their own sound.

Forward some forty years later, I finally brought the GUITAR I always wanted. WOW! And what a beautiful guitar. It is the best guitar I have ever owned. It plays like no other.

So Dr. Brian May, I thank you so much for putting this guitar into production, love to you and the rest of the Guys.

The World needs more People like you. Cheers, Adrian.

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I heard about the reble booster on the internet and why Brian is using it since decades. I'm a hobby guitar player and since I switched to electric guitars in the late 1970s I think my solos are too loud, while the audience thinks they're too silent. This is certainly based on my peculiar fable for soft and full sounds with a lot of sustain that are hard to distinguish from the sound wall generated by the rest of the band. With the treble booster, I did not need to change a thing as to the volume, just switch it on and, at the same volume, the solos stick out; at least inside our rehearsal room. Live gigs will show more later this year; fingers crossed!!

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Fantastic treble booster – 3 presets based on Brian's '70s, '80s and '90s boosters, but you can tweak each to your own personal taste with the level control.

Makes your BMG come to life.

I have a BMG Signature and a 1993 Guild Signature, both massively enhanced using this. It really is a must if you own a Red Special.

Worth every penny.

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This guitar has a smaller body then average guitars so it has less bass tone, but who cares, it's not a bass guitar. It has an exciting tone. All the acoustic and the electric sound is well used.

The Fishman Under-Saddle Pickup and the Soundhole Mounted Electret-Condenser Cardioid Microphone works brilliant. Tuner well enough.

The number one reason I choosed this acoustic guitar that I hope, the neck is same as the BMG Special, and yes... it's easily playable at the last fret too.

I love it!

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Amazing service and a great product. I can't believe the price for something of this quality. Came in record time for the holidays as well, so I have had some very fine days of playing this beautiful instrument.

Go ahead and purchase, you won't be disappointed. Also the T-shirt, coin, and pack of extras were a fantastic bonus that you won't get if you buy it anywhere else.

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This guitar strap is of very high quality and looks stunning, particularly when paired with a Red Special. My husband loves it. The service was fantastic and all arrived well packaged and in a respectable amount of time.

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Absolutely outstanding customer service. The team were very helpful with any questions I had and after ordering the item it only too 7 days to get from the UK to Australia. Even with COVID restrictions.

Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a brilliant and iconic guitar. Thank you, Brian May Guitars!

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Got "Frank" already today. Ordered 2nd January - 3 days later here... Just amazing superspeed service!!!

Thank you guys very much for that. Just happy to hold it in my hands... Now we'll make some noise!!!!!!!

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I have never held an electric guitar before, and never even dreamed of owning one until... the moment I saw the sold-out Baby Blue BMG Special LE on the website. I knew I had to have it. I was informed that it won’t be available for purchase until early 2021. As luck would have it, I was notified over a week later that one was available. Of course, I purchased it the same day. So glad I did because it is sold out again. It was shipped and arrived within a week in California.

My Baby Blue is even more beautiful in person! It is a thing of beauty! Excellent craftsmanship! It is a Christmas gift from my husband I am a QUEEN fan and a huge Brian May fan. Owning a BMG makes me feel so special! Looking forward to learning my favorite Queen and Brian May songs. I am a beginner and my guitar sounds great. Love it! The gift pack and gig bag are a great bonus.

Special thanks to Dave G. for all his help and prompt email responses. Excellent customer service! I highly recommend this website and will be a repeat customer.

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My wife bought this Brian May Guitars Red Special for me for Christmas and I have spent the last few days getting used to all the various sounds/tones available from this wonderful instrument.

It is beautifully crafted and so easy to play. I can't play like Brian but at least I can experience his guitar at close hand. Best thing to come out of 2020 !!

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I received my shirt, washed it and began to wear it immediately. The cotton quality of the shirt is GREAT, not too thin, not too thick! I've washed it a couple of times already and it is holding up very well with washing and drying. All in all, I'm very pleased with the quality of this t-shirt... and the graphics and color are holding up well to washing and drying, too!

I, of course, would expect only the BEST quality with an item bearing Brian May's name!!! This shirt is FANTASTIC!!!

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We purchased the BMG Red Special for our daughter for Christmas. She is 13 years old and a huge Queen, and of course Brian May fan. The quality of the guitar is excellent and the sound is certainly that of Brian May's.

The purchase, shipping, etc. all went smoothly and was very timely. Definitely recommend a BMG for anybody interested in a great sounding, quality guitar.

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I've wanted one of these guitars for a long time, and decided to treat myself this year; I wish I'd done so long ago.

The instrument is outstanding : comfortable neck, very low action, versatile range of sounds from the pickup switching, beautiful sustain. I sincerely believe a gigging musician could use this one guitar for a broad range of music. The build quality is phenomenal. I've tried out a lot of guitars this fall, including a handful of multi-thousand dollar instruments, and the the BMG feels as well made as any of them, making it an excellent value for both quality and usefulness.

I also commend Brian May Guitars for a speedy ordering and shipping process and excellent response to customer inquiries. My instrument arrived from the UK to the U.S. mid-Atlantic region in 5 days from time of order, well packed and in excellent condition. Both the instrument and the company are deserving of having Brian May's name associated with them.

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Feels like silk on the skin. Keeps warm and the fabric is excellent.

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Good quality and looks like real leather. Still no signs of use, although I use it every day. A bigger one with some more card slots would be nice too.

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Nice fabric, soft and light but still warm enough for winter temperatures. Good length!

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I was informed that I placed an order last Tuesday, December 22nd, and shipped the next day. It arrived 6 days after shipping. The correspondence of the staff was also very good and polite. I don't think there is such a good mail order in Japan.

The guitar is in good condition and the Red Special is the best!
I'm really thankful to you! We have the best year-end and New Year holidays!

ここは日本。
先週火曜日12月22日に発注して、翌日には出荷したと連絡が来ました。出荷から６日、到着しました。
スタッフの対応も凄く良くて、丁寧でした。
こんなに良い通販は日本にもなかなか無いと思います。
ギターの状態も良く、レッドスペシャル最高です！！
本当にありがとうございました！
最高の年末年始を迎えます！！

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Saw my husband with hearts in his eyes looking on the website - parallel locked in - and after only a few days I was able to hide it for Christmas... Saw those eyes then again at Christmas 🎄... perfect 😍 He is very happy with this guitar (and he builds guitars himself - so he knows exactly what he holds in the hands)
👍🏻

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Christine ordered the BMG Special secretly as a Christmas present for me. We live in Vienna Austria. As a 61 year old, hobby guitarist trying to reconstruct the music that inspired me many years ago, I was rehearsing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' for several weeks, and she found me studying websites about Brian May and his guitar and YouTubes several times. Well, I visited your website occasionally, but never expected this great present. I would not have bought it for me, not because I wouldn't desire to have it, but because I am not just good enough to deserve this iconic instrument. So it happened, right under the Christmas tree, I got my amplifier, turned it on - a bit to loud - and immediately got a feedback - which never happened with my Squier Strat before. Ha - it has resonance chambers! Soon I found out to control feedback and distortion just by using the volume pot, and managed to use the coin as a pick. What fun!

Well, this is a very different guitar, very special sounds, easy to play on one side, but unfamiliar too. It will take some more time to get by with this top-heavy instrument with this special size and narrow frets. Well, very special - and I love it. A great, iconic and high quality instrument.

One advice : It took me some time to find out how to fix the tremolo arm. A little instruction in the package would help. Strat-musicians are used to just screwing it in.

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Everything about this guitar is great! Looks amazing, plays really well with great tones and is a joy to pick up. My first RS but definitely not my last!

I also have to say that the team at BMG were great, prompt service and clear communication throughout. This includes the social media team whom I bombarded with various requests etc.

Well done to everyone!

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Decir que en el proceso de compra todo ha ido de manera perfecta. Resolvieron mis dudas al instante y la rapidez en el envío fue perfecta. El producto llegó muy bien embalado.

Solo me queda decir que son unos profesionales y que están a la altura del significado, historia y valor de la Red Special.

Muchas gracias y un saludo desde España.

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An absolutely stunning guitar, flawless electrics, and beautiful tone. What’s hard to tell from the pictures is the size of this guitar. It has such a thin body compared to my other acoustics. This will be a joy to play in shows all over Florida next year!

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Truly an excellent product for my Red

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The guitar looks gorgeous, and plays so too. I have bought top brand guitars before, for twice or three times the price, but never was one delivered with such a good setup as this Red Special. And then you even managed to fix my mistake on the T-Shirt size. I'll proudly wear it wherever it is slightly inappropriate.

I wish you all a very nice Christmas, but it will be hard to top the one I’m having 😊

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But what are the spring and Allen keys that are included in the tremolo arm package for?

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It's a very nice guitar and a good compromise between an electric guitar and an acoustic. I also have a Gibson, but I don't touch it much anymore as I am playing the BMG instead. It has a nice balance and very good warm sound. Even the strings have the good density and tension. Very happy with this purchase ... my neighbours probably less !

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This guitar is a great value for the money. It has at least 2 tones that none of my Fenders, Gibsons, or other guitars can match. I am loving it!

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Good quality, great sound!

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To get it out of the way - I am not a gigging guitarist, I am a step-dad type playing for myself for my own enjoyment. Please bear this in mind.

Build quality appears solid. It's a very beautiful guitar, nice fretwork, slightly rounded fretboard edges, very pleasant to play. The knobs look better than in the pictures on the site. The neck is thick-ish (check the specs). If you like thick necks you'll enjoy this one. If you prefer Ibanez slim neck types you might be frustrated here. I find it quite comfortable.

I mostly play straight into a 4W Plexi-style amp. This can be a little dark and this guitar really wants a treble booster (or something) to liven it up. With a treble booster though, it is very nice sounding and also very touch sensitive. It has a very dynamic response and adjusting the volume knob while playing makes sense.

I find the tremolo bar is slightly in the way of the switching system but it may be a question of getting used to it. (I am not really used to a trem-system at all). I am not done investigating the tones I can get. This guitar will produce both humbucker and single coil type sounds - and more, thanks to the switching.

It was playable out of the box (obviously after acclimatization and tuning).

Does it sound like the real thing? I don't know and don't really care. I mostly got it for its features. I suspect you can get very close if the rig matches that of Brian May - and your skill,playing style and heavy-/light- handedness does as well.

Taking the price point into consideration, I think this is a very good guitar indeed. I am happy to have gotten one. 5 stars.

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My instrument arrived today, in perfect condition and 2 days ahead of the originally predicted schedule. I just spent an hour or so with it and I'm really impressed: it's rock solid, has really impressive sustain, and plays beautifully. I've coveted one of these for years and am glad I didn't wait any longer. My other guitars may get jealous, though.

Count me a thoroughly satisfied customer.

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A very smart friend of mine told me about an audio signal generator he built as a boy and ended the story with "of course it was rubbish because I didn't know what I was doing". That obviously wasn't Brian May telling that story because he managed to design and build something that was very good. I am sure we mustn't underestimate his father's contribution, but this guitar was very well thought out and implemented.

Roll on to today where someone has productionised this concept and no doubt some smashing CNC machines and production people have realised it. It plays like a dream, the action and playability is very good out of the box and the build quality is first class. I didn't have my glasses on and thought the top of the pickups had corrosion on the chrome, I emailed BMG and got a prompt and courteous reply "have you taken the plastic film off?" No of course I hadn't, I was expecting it on the scratch plate but not on the top of the pickups for heaven's sake.

A lot of words to say "It's great, the whole experience has been great, thanks".

I wish I had asked for the medium T Shirt, perhaps I will grow into the large

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Received the guitar from UK to Brazil in less than 10 days through DHL Express.

Worth the heavy local import duties.

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In general, the guitar is awesome. It looks very nice, it is very comfortable (not too heavy), the sound is great, and the tremolo works perfectly. However, I have two bad comments about it : the guitar goes out of tune within a few hours and the most worrying, the volume control makes a weird noise when I use it.

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I am very satisfied fan since my childhood. I'm 59 years old and I dreamed of it for a long time.

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This guitar is beautiful. Brilliant service and arrived within 5 days including a weekend. And it is perfect. If you’re hesitating in buying one please don’t. It will make your life better!

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As with the t-shirt; great colour & logo. Really like the design. Bought at the same time as the t-shirt and very pleased with both.

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The candy hues on this guitar would look great on a stick of Brighton Rock, though not bright enough to induce 'Blurred Vision, playing it made this White Man feel like a Cool Cat.

Practicing whilst Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon, A Flick of the Wrist induced some Stone Cold Crazy tones. I realized I was putting myself Under Pressure and that I play better when I Don’t Try So Hard.

Tangerine Dream, You Take My Breath Away, you made me think you’d been Made In Heaven. But You Don’t Fool Me.

The customer service was great too, it’s a Good Company.

Thanks

Jon

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I own two BMG Special LE guitars, and I think the quality is fantastic - playability, weight, balance, sonic variety. Just great guitars for the price. I'm a bit of a tone wonk, so I immediately voided the warranty on this guitar by rewiring the guitar for series/parallel tone options (thanks to JohnH's wiring diagram on guitarnuts2.proboards.com). The BMG's are just really nice guitars, and priced well below their value.

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I am a huge Brian May fan and my partner bought this as a surprise for me for my 60th birthday. I live in Australia and the parcel arrived in perfect condition very quickly. The quality of the guitar is fantastic and it is something that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

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Extremely happy with my new BMG Special and with the exceptional customer service that I received. I was expecting a bit of a delay, due to the Covid situation, so was very pleasantly surprised when it arrived within a few days of the order. Very impressed with the quality of the guitar and the ease of play. Looks great and sounds great.

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A lovely instrument, very nice to play and very good value for money. Also would like to commend Brian May Guitars for an excellent service, responding and shipping the instrument within 24 hrs of the order being placed. It arrived in New Zealand in 5 days, and was received by me less than a fortnight after being ordered.

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What can I say? What a wonderful little pedal- so easy to use and what a dramatic effect it has on bringing out the best in my guitars, not just my BMG. Wish I’d got one years ago - a must for any serious guitar player.

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One of the best quality new guitars I’ve seen, leaves Gibson to shame, and for a fraction of the cost. The finish and construction quality are way above this price range of guitar, the fretwork and the neck are divine, the trem system is one of the best I’ve come across, and the versatility of the guitar is amazing, with a whole load of infinitely variable tones available with it.

Very, very pleased with your product and service. I’m in Dubai and you somehow managed to have it at my door in 4 days. Thank you for your wonderful instrument and service

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This was a birthday present to myself. I couldn't be happier. It looks and sounds incredible. 2020 just got a little brighter.

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I would like to thank you for the prompt and exceptional service I received from you regarding my recent purchase of this guitar. I was concerned that the looming lockdown may have affected the dispatch of it. However, I was delighted that the order was promptly processed and dispatched within a day of you receiving my order. It arrived in New Zealand 5 days from me placing the order, and I received it at home less than two weeks after ordering it. It is a lovely instrument and very good value and I am delighted with, both it, and the service from you and the team. I also would like to mention the excellent service from DHL, the freight company. I hope that you all stay safe in these uncertain times of covid  and wish you well for the future. I will certainly deal with your company again  in the future, and highly recommend  you to my musician friends. Thank you.

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This guitar is amazing. It plays really nicely, oozes power and sustain. The only fault I have, is that the action wasn’t set up properly and there was a lot of string buzz on the 3 low strings.

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Excellent purchase.

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It looks beautiful with the Red Special, is comfortable, and the fact that it's a vegan product makes it even better.

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Lovely balance, comfortable neck and a delightfully rich tone even unplugged. Arrived very quickly and played beautifully straight out of the box. The gorgeous Emerald Green finish is top quality and absolutely flawless... fell in love immediately and I’m sure I’ll be playing my Special for many, many years.

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Un ottimo prodotto costruito con cura e ben rifinito.

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I'm very happy with this guitar. This has been the only guitar I've picked up in the last 3 weeks and that's saying something. The workmanship, overall quality and playability appear to be a standard above the price. I was also pleasantly surprised by the delivery time given the international shipment. I've given 4 stars as the neck pick-up switch must have a slightly loose wire/solder connection as more often than not, toggling the switch will turn off all three pickups. I don't believe this to be a difficult fix and I'm just waiting for the next string change to remediate myself. I would not imagine this to be a recurrent problem overall and I would re-order the guitar knowing the problem ahead of time.

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Just a quick message to say 'thank you' for all your help with the purchase of my red special. She arrived today and is better than I could have imagined, please pass my thanks to all concerned.

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Thank you so much! I can't wait to give this as a Christmas gift! Excellent service and delivery was flawless. Cheers!

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When I was in kindergarten in 1973, I remember hearing "Keep Yourself Alive" on the radio... was hooked immediately. Through the years, as I learned to play and tinker, I tried to emulate the "Old Lady" by rewiring my guitars, fiddling with amps and effects, etc...

FINALLY - I just go straight to the source, and get my own Red Special... it's well appointed, plays wonderfully, was set up rather well out of the box (some minor tweaks), and it sounds OUTRAGEOUS. I've got the Amplitube Brian May emulations, as well as the Vox BM-1 "Deacy" amp and a bunch of time to play and get familiar with the feel of the guitar. This is my 9th electric guitar in my current collection, and already one of my all time favorites. When the pandemic is history, and I can start gigging again, this WILL be one of my main players.
THANKS for putting out such an awesome instrument at such an affordable price! Who knows - I may get another...

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What can I say? I expect the best quality and that’s what you get from Brian May's products. Thank you, they are magnificent

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Great shirt - love the logo, although the quality of the shirt bit flimsy than expected, not gonna stop me wearing it though...

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Playing this BMG "Honeyburst Special" is simply a POEM - it is very inspiring and damn fun, because she is built absolutely great, very easy to play and ALWAYS tuning-stable - not least thanks to the zero fret and the GROVER locking mechanisms (factory standard!).

😉 Conclusion: price & performance miracle!

That's the reason why I've purchased two of them! You never know - if they will stop producing such amazing Limited Edition Models like the Honeyburst again! You take this guitar in your hand and you immediately fall in love with it... Guaranteed!

Best wishes and thanks to BRIAN MAY for such a wonderful instrument!

Highest recommandation from my part as a professional studio & live guitarist!!

Yours, Mandy

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Something very special for "on stage" and also just to be dressed in a modern and special way! Perfect fit and amazing quality - both sides, one black in jeans design - one with all the RED SPECIALS - print in every colours .... very nice!! Highly recommended... best wishes - Mandy

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Lovely quality control knobs that look and feel better than the originals supplied with my 2015 model guitar. A tad on the expansive side but I expect these are produced in smaller quantities than more 'mainstream' controls. Delivery and communication from BMG was fast and efficient. Thanks

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Unfortunately my guitar took longer than the expected 48 hours to be delivered, in fact it took just over a week. Be that as it may I cannot fault the customer service.. (I was) supplied with updates via the phone and when I was told the actual date to expect delivery it was spot on.

So I'm not pleased, just have to learn to play it now.

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The guitar is for a Christmas present for my son 11yrs – he wanted the white one. So I needed to order early to ensure I could get that colour. I don't play so can't really test it, but it looks and feels nice

I'm having to wait till the 25th December to hear it played, I suspect it will be a hit, he's been learning for about 3 years now. At the moment he's using a Blackstar modelling amp and has downloaded a Brian May patch to emulate the treble overdrive sound. I suspect the next item on the wish list will be an BM effects pedal... I'd better start saving and getting some overtime in!

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A few years ago I bought a Red Special second hand off the internet and enjoyed the guitar. Later, however, I sold it because I wanted to buy other gear. It didn't take long, however, for me to regret selling it, because it left a bigger and better impression than I realised.

In other words, I started to miss that guitar.

So recently I bought a BMG Special LE Tangerine Dream and it is everything I remembered and more. This truly is a versatile guitar. And sure, I'm compelled to learn to play the classic Queen songs, but this guitar can deliver so much more. I play in a cover band (COVID-19 is preventing us to rehearse and play) and though we do not have any Queen songs in our repertoire at present, I can easily see myself using this Tangerine Special exclusively.

I only have two little complaints, very minor :
1. The color of the guitar in the pictures on this website is not accurate with the color of the actual guitar I received. I don't know if this is true for other Limited Edition models, but I would encourage Brian May Guitars to evaluate the pictures they use on their website and maybe take some new ones which are color accurate.
2. The guitar is nearly perfect, except for the input jack cavity that is nod completely painted.

My conclusion, a very beautiful and versatile guitar for the beginning, the intermediate and the experienced guitarist alike.

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Every time I make a purchase with you guys, your customer service amazes me! Thank you for the update, all of you there are amazing. Thanks for all your help.

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It works really well and it is absolutely essential if you want to protect a guitar!

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I bought this for my daughter who adores Brian May, every moment she gets she is playing that guitar!

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Coming from a Strat style guitar, a MusicMan Silhouette, the BMG with its small scaling is so much fun to play, so easy. I found myself grabbing the BMG more and more and now it has become MY GUITAR. For those of you who like playing lots of soulful bendings (and hate blisters on the fingers)... try it out

P.S. Im using the BMG together with 008 Pyramid String (one of the softest strings) and need only two spring of the tremolo, which pushes the softness even further.

Cheers, Andy!

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Bought this for my husband who is into guitars. I ordered extra large and am pleased with the fit and also like the the style - goes well with jeans and has a neat v-neck style collar. The service was good - arrived within 2 or 3 days of purchase and I was kept informed of the delivery status through email.

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These pickguards allow you to make your red special a bit more personal. I gave my Antique Cherry a set of white pearloid accessories, but I reckon tortoiseshell would look stunning with one of the blue, black or sunburst models.

Also very good value, especially compared to the price of having custom plates made up.

Delivery was prompt and service excellent.

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Good quality shirt. Nice fit.

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I have bought two sets of these control knobs recently because they look more aesthetically pleasing than any other Brian May Red Special knobs I have seen or bought over the years. One set is destined for a 2004 Burns/BMG Signature guitar I am upgrading and the other set will be fitted to the authentic Brian May Red Special replica I completed building in summer 2020. See my website (dsgb.net) for details.

As far as I am aware, the 'skirt' diameter should be 1 1/4" (31.75mm) and the items are correct (in fact, 32.0mm which is the nearest metric equivalent). However, the most pleasing feature, and one which I am particularly fussy about, is the knurl which appears to be the same as Brian's original knobs in two important respects: (a) narrow ridge spacing and (b) applied to the full height of the central grip. I note that this design is different to a previous one offered by BMG (which was shiny and had a sharp knurl ridge with a wider spacing) and is better in my opinion. Beware of other aftermarket versions, some of which have flaws such as badly applied or incorrect knurl.