The Story of the Red Special - The Queen Story Continues

[German_EE]

Some time ago I posted a link to Hackaday that told the story of the 'Deacy' amplifier. Well, now we have the story of the Red Special.

http://hackaday.com/2017/06/13/the-red-special-brian-mays-handmade-guitar/

Have fun 

[DBecker]

Wow, another fascinating story.

I initially thought "what could be interesting or unique about a guitar amp?".  Then I read the amp story and immediately tied it to the unique sound of of the songs I grew up with.  (Queen was my favorite band as a young teen.  I had their albums on vinyl at home and 8 track for family trips.  It was years before I realized the significance of their name -- I now wonder what my parents thought when I mostly listened to Queen and the Rocky Horror soundtrack.)

I didn't think the guitar story could come close, but it was almost as fascinating.  I have a new level of respect for a band that made their own instruments, and worked with their 'flaws' to produce innovative, memorable music.

[German_EE]

Opinions will differ here but I put  Brian May at the same level as Clapton and Hendrix. All three of them are Masters of their art

[rsjsouza]

Excellent story! This reminded me that Eddie Van Halen also made his own guitars.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/a15615/how-eddie-van-halen-hacks-a-guitar/