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May's Red Special vs. Harrison's Rocky Strat
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Poll Question: Which one's sound do you love the best?
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I love both, but prefer Brain May.
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I recently read an opinion saying though May's guitar was a big part of his sound, it was his approach that made the difference in tone.   Not sure if I agree, but it's an intriguing notion and not off base.

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I read once (don't remember where) that he uses a specific type of English coin as a plectrum.
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May said his sound was inspired by Hackett--especially end of Musical Box---yeah it's obvious.
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Brian May, though both are great.
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Originally posted by Heart of the Matter Heart of the Matter wrote:

I read once (don't remember where) that he uses a specific type of English coin as a plectrum.
Yes I've read that, I think it was a sixpence although how anyone could play guitar with one of those is beyond me. I also believe that guitar was made from bits of an old fireplace.
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Originally posted by chopper chopper wrote:

Originally posted by Heart of the Matter Heart of the Matter wrote:

I read once (don't remember where) that he uses a specific type of English coin as a plectrum.

Yes I've read that, I think it was a sixpence although how anyone could play guitar with one of those is beyond me. I also believe that guitar was made from bits of an old fireplace.

I also read that is the reeded edge of the coin what matters.
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