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Red Special » Making » Materials

The materials for Brian May's Red Special

In this section I will describe all the materials that I have used for building my Red Special. In some cases I will give alternatives and reasons why I have chosen a particular item.

NOTE: It is highly advisable to have purchased all parts prior to designing the guitar.

Wood
Metal
Plastic
Electronic Components

Parts List

Body Oak, Mahogany Veneer, Blockboard
Bridge Aluminium, Stainless Steel
Control Knobs Silver/Chrome
Electronics Capacitor, Potentiometers, Socket, Switches
Fret Makers Mother-of-Pearl
Fretboard Ebony/Oak
Frets
Machine Heads 3x3
Neck Mahongany
Nut Black Plastic
Pickups Trisonic
Scratchplate Black or 3 ply (B/W/B)
Screws Silver/Chrome
Side Fret Markers Mother-of-Pearl
Strap Holders Silver/Chrome
Tremolo Stainless Steel, Hardened Steel, Brass, Compression Springs, Nuts, Bolts, Washers, Rubber, Plastic (end of arm)
Truss Rod ¼" threaded rod

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