The Brian May Signature Guitar in Natural Gloss is a tribute to the iconic 'Red Special', an instrument that holds a unique place in rock history and was co-designed by Brian May himself. This remarkable guitar boasts exceptional build quality, incredible playability, and a wide array of rich, powerful tones.

It meets the high expectations set by one of the world's most renowned guitarists, offering an instrument of superior quality at a surprisingly affordable price, aligning with Brian's vision of a "guitar for the people."

Launched in winter 2001, the Brian May Signature received overwhelming praise from critics and the public alike, earning the title of "Best Guitar of the Year" from Guitarist magazine and captivating audiences worldwide with its sound in the Queen musical "We Will Rock You."

The journey didn't stop there; in collaboration with Brian and his long-time guitar technician Pete Malandrone, House Music has enhanced the guitar's construction, bridge assembly, electronics, and aesthetics. The result is an even better version of what is arguably the world's finest artist-designed guitar.

Over 40 years ago, driven by a lack of funds to purchase a high-quality electric guitar and a love for challenges, my father and I embarked on creating one. I designed an instrument from the ground up, aiming for it to surpass any existing guitar in versatility, range of pitches, and quality of sound, with an improved tremolo and the ability to feedback through the air positively, in a self-sustaining manner.

Ironically, electric guitars were initially designed to avoid feedback, yet musicians like Jeff Beck, Pete Townshend, and Jimi Hendrix embraced it. With my father's technical expertise, we turned this vision into reality. After two years of meticulous work with hand tools, the "Red Special" or "Old Lady" was born, accompanying me for 30 years of live performances and studio recordings with Queen worldwide.

Over time, numerous replicas of the Red Special have been crafted by both enthusiasts and professionals, including two significant commercial releases with Guild Guitars in the USA and Burns Guitars in the UK. By 2006, I took charge of the commercial production of these guitars. In partnership with Barry Moorhouse of House Music and Pete Malandrone, my long-standing technician, we established BRIAN MAY GUITARS. Our goal is to deliver the highest quality product at an accessible price, allowing everyone to experience the unique sound and feel of a Brian May guitar.

Best wishes,

Brian May