Forums > Queen - Serious Discussion > Brian May Guitars: MINI MAY on eBay

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http://cgi.ebay.com/TRAVEL-ELECTRIC-GUITAR-BRIAN-MAY-MINI-RED-SPECIAL_W0QQitemZ7384572243QQcategoryZ101558QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I didn't list this one, but if you want to see what the new Brian May Mini May looks like... here it is! We expect to see them in the US in 2-3 weeks. Call if you want to reserve one.

-- Jim

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Brian authorized that thing? You've got to be kidding me...

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So many people are using such bassguitars. Ah well, a famous name sells better...

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I agree, brians getting a right money grabber, whats a matter, cant he afford the up keep on his mansion, so what does he do, bring something out like that, why dont he just retire,

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I doubt there's much profit in these. Plus I think the idea came from a question TO Brian's Soapbox.

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Nobody says that he can't retire. He can retire whenever the hell he wants to but he chooses not to do so. He's one of the top 50 richer musicians in the UK so he doesn't need the money at all. I (and a LOT of other people) think that it's great that Brian and Roger are still working in one way or another and they do it because they love the sheer pleasure of it.

For the products they release, well, you can say Brian and Roger are filthy rich but many of the people who work FOR them don't. After all, Queen Productions is a business and it should bring profit to the owners. Yet, they manage to put out a good product every once in a while. :)

Wiley

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The idea behind Brian May Guitars is to offer a full line of guitars and open them up to players that are looking for more than just the "Brian May" sound. They would like to see the Red Special branded like the Les Paul guitar where the guitar outlives the reputation of its namesake.

One of the goals of the original Burns Brian May guitar was that it was AFFORDABLE. The Guild version of the RS was too expensive for the average guitarist. Burns was able to produce a good playing guitar at an affordable price.

The new MINI MAY hits the mark as an entry level or traveling guitar. It is a stripped down version of the RS with a shorter length and just a single pickup.

The new Brian May Red Specials from Brian May Guitars look a little bit closer to the original. I'll try to get some pics together this weekend.

The next guitar that I would like to see is an exact replica with the rolling knife edged tremolo at a higher price point. It has to have the Burns Trisonic pickups with a sixpence in the headstock. It should also be in the original brownish color rather than the brighter red.

At NAMM, Vox introduced a new Brian May version of the Vox AC30 and it is going to be limited to a run of just 100 amps.

I also saw the new Foxx Phase pedal that was the same pedal that Brian played in the early days of Queen. Not sure when they will be shipping.

Your thoughts? What would you like to see?

-- Jim

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Isn't this a thread about the guitar, or are you just obsessed with profit and people's non-right to make one?

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Ahah, the first review..."it's crap". Well thought through.

Did you play it thru a Marshall stack or a Pignose to achieve this searing insight?

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The new VOX AC30 is the real thing, if you're OK with Solid State. It does have a nice sound, although you can definitely tell the difference. That's why most pros go get the vintage gear. The good thing is you get a lot more tone control with the new vox head.

That mini guitar looks to be about as cheesy as the burns. Of course, if you just want a guitar that LOOKS (not plays) like Brian's guitar, most people by the burns. I can get a closer sounding Red Special using a Strat & a JMP-1 than the burns.

Of course, that's just my opinion...