This is the Brian May Guitars Red Special, supervised by Brian May.
Based on the Red Special, it features a chambered mahogany body, a mahogany neck, 24 frets and a 0-fret design, a 610mm scale length, on/off and phase switches for each pickup, and a two-point tremolo system.
This guitar recreates the iconic look of the Red Special while balancing a wide range of sound variations with practicality and functionality.
There is some paint clouding on the neck binding.
There is a small area of paint peeling near the 6th string tuner.
There are other minor scratches, small dents, and signs of wear such as tarnished metal parts.
Condition Grade: B+: Some scratches present, but no issues for normal use
Serial Number: BHM1665
Case: Original soft case
Accessories: None
Weight: 3.8 kg
Truss Rod: Less than half a turn remaining on the tightening side
Fret Wear: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playable performance
String height (low-string side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String action (treble side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 45.2 mm
Strings used for setup: .010-.046 set
Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string height adjustment, and fretting surface leveling
* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.
* Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret height, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the values will be identical when the item arrives at your location.
* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. While we strive to promptly remove product listings upon sale, updates are not always made in real time.
We sincerely apologize in the unlikely event that the item is sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.
*** The shipping cost to most countries is included in the listed price ***
All musical instruments we sell have been checked and adjusted for playability. The pictures in the listings are of the actual item so please have a look for an idea of the cosmetic condition. As they are used instruments they may or may not have some scratches or wear to the finish. Please note: Ishibashi will not accept returns or refunds in the case of dents, scratches, or cosmetic wear that were originally detailed either in the pictures or description. Thank you for your understanding.
Condition: Some scratches, dents and marks. If you would like to know more about this specific instrument, or have general questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Accessories: Please confirm the picture.
Precautions for electronic instruments that use a power supply
The voltage in Japan is 100 V, it is different from most of other countries, you need confirm the voltage of your country and in some cases you have to get locally an adaptor for converting the voltage before use it in your country.
Please note!
All import duties, customs fees, and procedures are the buyer's responsibility - please be aware of the requirements for your country
We will check the condition of the items that we received order over before shipping it out. The usual wait time for our shipping is 7 to 10 days worldwide. We are open from Monday to Saturday 11:00am until 6:00pm (Tokyo time zone) 6 days a week, closed on Sunday.** Please note that all items for sale on here are also available at our retail stores in Japan. There is a chance that they may sell out in our retail location beforehand. We update our information daily, but there is still a chance this may occur. In this event we will cancel the order and refund any payments received. Thank you for your understanding.
More information please confirm our shop policy.
Based on the Red Special, it features a chambered mahogany body, a mahogany neck, 24 frets and a 0-fret design, a 610mm scale length, on/off and phase switches for each pickup, and a two-point tremolo system.
This guitar recreates the iconic look of the Red Special while balancing a wide range of sound variations with practicality and functionality.
There is some paint clouding on the neck binding.
There is a small area of paint peeling near the 6th string tuner.
There are other minor scratches, small dents, and signs of wear such as tarnished metal parts.
Condition Grade: B+: Some scratches present, but no issues for normal use
Serial Number: BHM1665
Case: Original soft case
Accessories: None
Weight: 3.8 kg
Truss Rod: Less than half a turn remaining on the tightening side
Fret Wear: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playable performance
String height (low-string side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String action (treble side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 45.2 mm
Strings used for setup: .010-.046 set
Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string height adjustment, and fretting surface leveling
* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.
* Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret height, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the values will be identical when the item arrives at your location.
* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. While we strive to promptly remove product listings upon sale, updates are not always made in real time.
We sincerely apologize in the unlikely event that the item is sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.
*** The shipping cost to most countries is included in the listed price ***
All musical instruments we sell have been checked and adjusted for playability. The pictures in the listings are of the actual item so please have a look for an idea of the cosmetic condition. As they are used instruments they may or may not have some scratches or wear to the finish. Please note: Ishibashi will not accept returns or refunds in the case of dents, scratches, or cosmetic wear that were originally detailed either in the pictures or description. Thank you for your understanding.
Condition: Some scratches, dents and marks. If you would like to know more about this specific instrument, or have general questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Accessories: Please confirm the picture.
Precautions for electronic instruments that use a power supply
The voltage in Japan is 100 V, it is different from most of other countries, you need confirm the voltage of your country and in some cases you have to get locally an adaptor for converting the voltage before use it in your country.
Please note!
All import duties, customs fees, and procedures are the buyer's responsibility - please be aware of the requirements for your country
We will check the condition of the items that we received order over before shipping it out. The usual wait time for our shipping is 7 to 10 days worldwide. We are open from Monday to Saturday 11:00am until 6:00pm (Tokyo time zone) 6 days a week, closed on Sunday.** Please note that all items for sale on here are also available at our retail stores in Japan. There is a chance that they may sell out in our retail location beforehand. We update our information daily, but there is still a chance this may occur. In this event we will cancel the order and refund any payments received. Thank you for your understanding.
More information please confirm our shop policy.
| Listed | 3 days ago |
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| Condition | Good (Used) Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more |
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