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The Home-Made Guitar That Rocked Queen And The World
In 1963, Brian May and his father Harold embarked on a journey to hand-build an electric guitar. Brian, driven by his passion for music, dreamed of creating an instrument that would surpass the capabilities of any commercially available electric guitar. With his father's technical expertise and skills, Brian's vision gradually took shape.
The goal was to design an instrument from scratch that would possess unparalleled capabilities. Brian envisioned an electric guitar that would be more tunable, offering a greater range of pitches and sounds, with an enhanced tremolo system, and the ability to feedback through the air in a "good" way. This ambitious plan was fueled by Brian's desire to push the boundaries of what was possible in the world of electric guitars.
Throughout his career with the legendary band Queen, Brian played his meticulously crafted guitar, the Red Special, on every album and in all of the band's live performances around the globe. This unique instrument, born from the collaboration between Brian and his father, became an integral part of Queen's iconic sound.
In this captivating book, readers will delve into the fascinating story of the Red Special, uncovering every aspect of its creation, from its inception to its appearances on the world's largest stages. Brian himself guides the reader through this journey, sharing intimate details and anecdotes about his prized possession.
Accompanied by original diagrams, sketches, and notes dating back to the guitar's construction, as well as a remarkable selection of photographs, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of the Red Special. Readers will be treated to rare and previously unseen images of the instrument, Brian, and his father, as well as close-ups and x-rays that reveal the intricate details of this one-of-a-kind guitar.
One of the book's unique selling points is the fact that the Red Special has been fully dismantled, with each component painstakingly photographed, providing readers with an unprecedented level of access and understanding of this iconic instrument.
From its debut on the roof of Buckingham Palace to its appearance at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics, the Red Special has cemented its place in music history. Through this captivating book, readers will have the opportunity to uncover the secrets and stories behind this remarkable guitar, gaining a deeper appreciation for the dedication, innovation, and passion that went into its creation.
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| Attribute | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| publisher | Hal Leonard Books (October 1, 2014) | ||||
| language | English | ||||
| hardcover | 144 pages | ||||
| isbn_10 | 1480341479 | ||||
| isbn_13 | 978-1480341470 | ||||
| item_weight | 1.91 pounds | ||||
| dimensions | 8.85 x 0.72 x 11.34 inches | ||||
| best_sellers_rank | #981,809 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,219 in Guitars (Books) #2,970 in Rock Music (Books) #4,821 in Music Instruction & Study (Books) | ||||
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