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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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Key Features
The Brian May Special LE is a guitar which pays homage to the man himself - in a very special way! Not only is it carved into that iconic Brian May shape, but it features a trio of unique Tri-Sonic style pickups, which deliver a sound beamed straight from the '60s. Expect plenty of clarity, dynamism, and punch. But one of the most insane features built into this guitar is the BM switching system, which features six dedicated controls for turning the pickups on and off, as well as activating phase reversal. They'll massively open up your tonal arsenal, so you can fire out new riffs with a wealth of voicings.
The excellence knows no bounds. Dubbed a 'guitar for the people', you may expect the Special LE to be lacking is some areas. Well - it isn’t! There's a high quality Wilkinson Knife-Edge tremolo system for all your vibrato needs, whilst a series of thumbwheel locking tuners, your strings will remain firmly in place and in tune. As if that weren't enough, you also get a high quality padded gigbag to keep your treasured guitar safe at all times! Let the adventure begin!
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You'll be playing your best riffs yet. With a trio of Tri-Sonic single coils at your behest, there's simply nothing to stop you punching through any mix. These vintage-voiced pickups provide you with a wholly authentic, organic tone from the '60s, with that iconic single coil twang fuelling their crisp, dynamic voicing.
The pickup switching system might look like controls from a spacecraft, but it opens up tonnes of sonic options for you to explore. You'll be able to turn individual pickups on and off, unlocking a wealth of different combinations and voicings. And you can activate the phase reversal for a thinner, more treble-filled sound, expanding your options even further! There's simply nothing you can't do.
Boasting a premium Wilkinson WVP 2-point Knife Edge tremolo system, the Brian May Special lets you go wild with the whammy bar. Super ergonomic, it'll let you take your notes and chords down to the depths and right back up again. It also holds tuning remarkably well - so you needn't worry about some questionable sounds coming from your strings once you've used it. This isn't the only piece of stellar hardware either - you also get some premium thumbwheel locking tuners. These also keep your tuning rock-solid, whilst facilitating extremely fast string changes. The Special LE is equipped for all performances - no matter how wild!
You've got a gig booked. You're ready to roll. You carry your guitar to your car, when all of a sudden - crash! Your guitar lies in pieces on the floor. Luckily for you, this is a nightmare scenario that will never happen, because you'll have a premium padded gigbag at your disposal. It features a comfortable carry handle and shoulder straps, so you'll be in pure bliss transporting it around. This will keep the guitar safe from all manner of bumps and scratches, so you can focus on what's important - getting to the gig!
