Brian May Guitars is releasing a bass!

[Regan Lay]

BMG is releasing what looks to be a 4 string bass based on his famous “Red Special” guitar. The BMG Bass
Any thoughts?

 

[Ricky Rioli]

The specs say the nut is 45mm / 1.34" - which is garbled. I think they might mean 45mm / 1¾"

 

[B-Mac]

BMG is releasing what looks to be a 4 string bass based on his famous “Red Special” guitar. The BMG Bass
Any thoughts?

That’s been around for at least 5 years if not more.

I’ve had G.A.S. lurking in my bowels for quite sometime ever since I first saw that website.

And now you go and get the G.A.S. going again.

Seriously, I am interested in one but have been waiting to read some reviews from TB from people who actually have one.

 

[Acidic Pool]

I like it! Kinda wish it was longer scale, tho...

 

[Iridescentone]

I expect the Brian May acolytes will nod approvingly.

 

[eastcoasteddie]

Needs Clover tuning keys...

 

[ajkula66]

Where are these basses made ?

 

[Shawn Luckman]

Someone posted a Dillion Brian May bass copy IIRC a while ago. it looked so much better than the BMG version.

 

[Acidic Pool]

*googles* Hmm, those look cool too, but I think I'd rather have the mudbucker and bridge SC setup than 3 SCs.

 

[Michael Jewels]

Pickup-wise it reminds me of my old Ovation Magnum.

 

[lowendblues]

Brian May bass?.....and why?

 

[B-Mac]

Practically G.A.S.ing for a Brian May Bass

Brian May Red Special Bass...

What do you think of the Brian may bass guitar?

Deja Vu all over again

That search feature is really handy

 

[lfmn16]

Where are these basses made ?

Korea. $1,050 in American dollars. A little high IMHO.

 

[klejst]

Without even looking I already had the impression it was going to mirror his guitar.

Looks kinda cool though but the price is sort of steep in my opinion.

 

[ajkula66]

Pickup-wise it reminds me of my old Ovation Magnum.

I'm fairly certain that is where the similarity ends...Magnums were one of the most serious basses ever built, IMO.

Korea. $1,050 in American dollars. A little high IMHO.

Agreed. It would make for an interesting project base if the price were significantly lower. Oh well...

 

[Halabja]

I actually like the aesthetics outside the context of this being a Brian May item.

Not a fan of the price.

 

[Londo Molari]

Is it as good as this?

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

BMG is releasing what looks to be a 4 string bass based on his famous “Red Special” guitar. The BMG Bass
Any thoughts?

I dig it

 

[jd56hawk]

Can't seem to find "Brian May" in the Big Book of Bass.
Is he a bassist, a luthier?

 

[2F/2F]

Ugh. That neck pickup and location. Why!