“Arielle’s playing reaches places I never knew existed – I believe this guitar will do the same.” Dr. Brian May • January 2021
Dr Brian May and Brian May Guitars are delighted to present a brand-new addition to the BMG line for 2021, the result of a fresh collaboration with American singer, songwriter, and guitarist Arielle and the first original instrument build that the Queen virtuoso has actively contributed to since he and his father embarked on the construction of the Red Special almost 60 years ago.
Inspired by Arielle’s own BM-influenced ‘Two-Tone’ guitar and designed from the ground up by the two musicians as a competitively priced counterpart to the bestselling BMG Special, this Signature model has been brought to vivid life by the House Music team to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their successful ongoing partnership with Brian May.
“This is the very first guitar that Brian May guitars has ever offered that is not based on my original Red Special. Designed by, and named after, Arielle, it’s a new dimension. To understand why this guitar was irresistible to me, you have to hold her in your hands. She’s light, smooth, agile, and… she sings like a bird!” Dr Brian May.
The Arielle Signature takes its cue from Arielle’s affection for classic 20th century guitar design, rocking a sleek, retro-futuristic look, striking orange and blue livery, distinctive raised centre-strip, vintage two-piece pickguard, chrome hardware and contrasting switch plate, alongside choice elements from Dr May’s storied homespun creation – the distinctive 3-a-side headstock, familiar 24″ scale, a trio of series wound, Tri-Sonic style pickups, and his famous phase switching system.
The result is an instant modern classic – “the Red Special in a parallel universe”, as the maestro proudly proclaims, takes Arielle’s novel design to a whole new level and, of course, infused with a liberal dose of RS DNA, delivers everything one should rightfully expect from a Brian May Guitar… impeccable design, superior quality, pro spec construction, exceptional playability, and devastating tonal dexterity.
Arielle’s album “Analog Girl In A Digital World” is released on May 7th. Pre-order the album from – https://smarturl.it/officialarielle
Pre-order The Arielle signature guitar from Brian May Guitars from – https://shop.brianmayguitars.co.uk/products/bmg-arielle.html
