May's Red Special vs. Harrison's Rocky Strat
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Topic: May's Red Special vs. Harrison's Rocky Strat
Posted By: Heart of the Matter
Subject: May's Red Special vs. Harrison's Rocky Strat
Date Posted: August 15 2022 at 10:40
 
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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: August 15 2022 at 12:09
| Brian May |
Posted By: Manuel
Date Posted: August 15 2022 at 17:36
| I love both, but prefer Brain May. |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: August 15 2022 at 19:12
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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. Red Spec ------------- "Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy |
Posted By: Heart of the Matter
Date Posted: August 15 2022 at 19:51
| I read once (don't remember where) that he uses a specific type of English coin as a plectrum. |
Posted By: twosteves
Date Posted: August 15 2022 at 21:23
| May said his sound was inspired by Hackett--especially end of Musical Box---yeah it's obvious. |
Posted By: Mormegil
Date Posted: August 16 2022 at 05:21
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Brian May, though both are great. ------------- Welcome to the middle of the film. |
Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: August 16 2022 at 06:55
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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Heart of the Matter wrote:Posted By: Heart of the Matter
Date Posted: August 16 2022 at 09:16
I also read that is the reeded edge of the coin what matters. |
Posted By: geekfreak
Date Posted: August 16 2022 at 11:20
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Brian May's Red Special ------------- Friedrich Nietzsche: "Without music, life would be a mistake." Music Is Live Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. Keep Calm And Listen To The Music… < |