Simon BradleySocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Simon Bradley How to get Brian May's Red Special tones from a Strat or Les Paul By Simon Bradley published 29 July 20 Our insider’s guide to the ingenious workings of Brian’s home-built guitar and how to dial in classic Queen tones Lessons Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM GUITARWORLD...1Tech 21 unveils Marty Friedman’s new signature SansAmp2Spiritbox’s Mike Stringer has been honored with signature Bare Knuckles – the same pickups from his new Aristides offset3Fender Japan unveils the Starmaster – a Jazzmaster/Starcaster hybrid that could be the most divisive Fender offset of them all4“A veritable cornucopia of modulating textures”: Kernom Elipse pedal review5Marcin shows an astounded Will Smith his virtuosic guitar technique
How to get Brian May's Red Special tones from a Strat or Les Paul By Simon Bradley published 29 July 20 Our insider’s guide to the ingenious workings of Brian’s home-built guitar and how to dial in classic Queen tones