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Brian May is an English musician best known as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for the English rock band Queen. As a guitarist, he's known for his memorable riffs and solos, distinctive tone, as well as for the fact that he built (with his father) his own guitar, called the "Red Special". He is also cited as a pioneer of the delay effect. An interesting fact is that he also has had a long term interest in astrophysics, having recently completed his doctoral thesis in the subject. He will receive his PhD in May 2008, subject to completing corrections, after passing his viva voce examination in late August 2007. Let's see what Brian May's Guitar Gear rig and Equipment looks like!  Brian May on the guit-fiddle  Want to sound like Brian? Click the gear for more info and to buy at Musician's Friend
Guitars and other instruments
- The Red Special guitar (this has been his main guitar)
   
- Gibson Les Paul Deluxe (as a backup during the early tours)
 - Gibson Flying V (spare during Hot Space tour)   - Fender Telecaster  - Ibanez JS
- Greco BM90
- Parker Fly  - Ovation 12 string acoustics  - Martin Acoustic guitars   - Gibson Chet Atkins nylon guitar
- Aloha Ukulele
- Yamaha DX7 keyboard
Amplifiers
- Vox Custom Classic AC30BM Brian May Signature 30w 2x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp 
- Deacy amp (reproduced by Vox as the "Brian May Special")
Effects
- Boss Chorus Ensemble CE-1 (from the 70's) - now CE-5
 - Foxx Foot Phaser
- Wah Wah pedal  - Brian May Treble Booster (pictured below is the BBE Treble Booster)  - Brian May Digitech Artist Series pedal. - You WANT this pedal . It has all the Queen effects and settings built in! 
Interesting Fact: Brian May uses a English Sixpence from the 60's as his guitar pick. He also has custom Brian May Optima strings that are 24 karat gold plated.
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