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'39
Queen
GuitarSoloDistortedrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarHomemade 'Red Special' (Brian May's original, with Burns Tri-Sonic pickups)
AmpVox AC30 (mid-1960s, Normal channel, Celestion Alnico Blue speakers, no reverb/tremolo circuits)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6
gain6
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sparkling clean with trebly chimehollow, nasal midrangesinging sustainarticulate and brightslightly compressedfull-bodiedclear note separationmild edge-of-breakup crunchdistinctive Red Special characterdynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, with expressive bends, dynamic picking, and familiarity with Brian May's unique guitar wiring for authentic tone.
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