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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 |