A-BMG-WINBLU
Pre-Owned: Re-strung with Brian May Optima gold strings, this is in immaculate condition and is fitted with Schaller straplocks. Gigbag included.
The result of a unique collaboration between Dr. Brian May, his long-standing guitar tech Pete Malandrone, and House Music, the best-selling BMG Special combines the distinctive aesthetics and sound of the legendary Red Special with a wealth of modern appointments and superb quality, production-line craftsmanship.
All the foundations of the trademark BM sound are present and correct, with construction, pickups and electronics faithfully reproducing the original's unique character and tonal versatility. But this is so much more than just a replica... with a price-tag and a range of new colours driven by Brian's concept of a guitar "for the people", the Special is designed to provide modern players of all musical persuasions with an affordable pro-grade instrument that is the perfect go-to guitar for any performance environment.
| BODY | Acoustic chambered mahogany with mahogany top |
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| FINISH | Gloss polyurethane |
| BINDING | 6-ply pinstripe, front and back |
| NECK | 1-piece mahogany |
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| NECK JOIN | Set neck construction |
| TRUSS ROD | Dual action / 440mm |
| FINGERBOARD | Macassar ebony |
| FRETS | 24 x medium jumbo 18% nickel/silver vintage size frets + zero fret |
| FRET WIRE | Crown Height: 0.914mm (0.036") / Crown Width: 2.7mm (0.106") / Radius: 230mm (9.0") |
| INLAYS | BM pattern white front + side dots (Φ 6mm / Φ 1.5mm) |
| STRING GUIDE | PPS (45mm x 6mm) |
| PICKUPS | 3 x BM brand custom Tri-Sonic style series wired single coil pickups |
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| SWITCHES | White slider switches – 3 x pickup on/off / 3 x pickup phase in/out |
| CONTROLS | Master volume / Master Tone (A500K / B500K) with BM replica aluminium control knobs |
| BRIDGE | Wilkinson WVP 2-point, knife edge tremolo (36mm block) with brass saddles |
| TREMOLO ARM | Custom BMG arm with plastic tip |
| MACHINEHEADS | 3-a-side chrome thumbwheel locking tuners with 18:1 gear ratio |
| PICKGUARDS | Plastic main control plate and half-moon tail plate with matching truss rod cover, black tremolo cavity cover |
| OVERALL LENGTH | 98.8cm (38.9") |
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| BODY LENGTH | 40.63cm (16") |
| BODY WIDTH | 35.67cm (14") |
| BODY DEPTH | 40mm (1.57") |
| WEIGHT | Approx. 3.2kg (7lb) |
| SCALE | 610mm (24") |
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| FINGERBOARD RADIUS | 250mm (9.8") |
| NECK WIDTH AT NUT | 45mm (1.77") |
| NECK WIDTH AT 12TH FRET | 53mm (2.09") |
| NECK WIDTH AT 24TH FRET | 57mm (2.24") |
| NECK DEPTH AT 1ST FRET | 22mm (0.87") |
| NECK DEPTH AT 12TH FRET | 24mm (0.94") |
| STRING SPACING AT NUT | 36mm (1.42") |
| STRING SPACING AT 12TH FRET | 45mm (1.77") |
| STRING SPACING AT BRIDGE | 54mm (2.13") |
Please note: Pre Owned instruments are sold as seen and are not eligible for returns. We ensure that all instruments are in full working condition and are set up ready to play. Please see our returns policy for more info.
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