{"product_id":"brian-may-special-black-n-gold-signed-by-brian-may-pre-owned","title":"Brian May Special Black N Gold Signed by Brian May (Pre-Owned)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned Brian May Special \"Black N Gold\" is in fantastic condition and is signed by Brian May himself on the front pick guard!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplete with the gig bag, paperwork and also a signed photo from Brian May. (The photo has been on display and the signature has faded as photographed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe result of a unique collaboration between Sir 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody: Acoustic chambered eastern mahogany with eastern mahogany top\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Gloss polyurethane\u003cbr\u003eBinding: 6-ply pinstripe, front and back\u003cbr\u003eNeck: 1-piece eastern mahogany\u003cbr\u003eNeck join: Set neck construction\u003cbr\u003eTruss Rod: Dual action \/ 440mm\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard: Coromandel ebony\u003cbr\u003eFrets: 24 x medium jumbo 18% nickel\/silver vintage size frets + zero fret\u003cbr\u003eFret Wire: Crown Height: 0.914mm (0.036\") \/ Crown Width: 2.7mm (0.106\") \/ Radius: 230mm (9.0\")\u003cbr\u003eInlays: BM pattern white front + side dots (Φ 6mm \/ Φ 1.5mm)\u003cbr\u003ePickups: 3 x BM brand custom Tri-Sonic style series wired single coil pickups\u003cbr\u003eSwitches: White slider switches – 3 x pickup on\/off \/ 3 x pickup phase in\/out\u003cbr\u003eControls: Master volume \/ Master Tone (A500K \/ B500K) with BM replica aluminium control knobs\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Wilkinson WVP 2-point, knife edge tremolo (36mm block) with brass saddles\u003cbr\u003eTremolo Arm: Custom BMG arm with plastic tip\u003cbr\u003eMachineheads: 3-a-side chrome thumbwheel locking tuners with 18:1 gear ratio\u003cbr\u003ePickguards: Plastic main control plate and half-moon tail plate with matching truss rod cover, black tremolo cavity cover\u003cbr\u003eScale: 610mm (24\")\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard radius: 250mm (9.8\")\u003cbr\u003eNeck Width at Nut: 45mm (1.77\")\u003cbr\u003eNeck Width at 12th Fret: 53mm (2.09\")\u003cbr\u003eNeck Width at 24th Fret: 57mm (2.24\")\u003cbr\u003eNeck Depth at 1st Fret: 22mm (0.87\")\u003cbr\u003eNeck Depth at 12th Fret: 24mm (0.94\")\u003cbr\u003eString Spacing at Nut: 36mm (1.42\")\u003cbr\u003eString Spacing at 12th Fret: 45mm (1.77\")\u003cbr\u003eString Spacing at Bridge: 54mm (2.13\")\u003cbr\u003eCase: Brian May Gig Bag\u003cbr\u003eSpecial: Signed by Brian May\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian May","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57982584390019,"sku":null,"price":2999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1434\/2352\/files\/Brian-May-1.jpg?v=1777987506","url":"https:\/\/www.guitar-galleries.co.uk\/products\/brian-may-special-black-n-gold-signed-by-brian-may-pre-owned","provider":"Guitar Galleries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}