The DigiTech Brian May Red Special pedal is a signature effects unit designed to capture the unmistakable tone of Queen’s legendary guitarist. Based on detailed modeling of Brian May’s own rig—including his homemade Red Special guitar, vintage treble booster, Vox AC30 amps, and studio effects—the pedal features seven main modeled tones inspired by iconic Queen sounds: Brighton Rock, Bohemian Rhapsody, Killer Queen, We Will Rock You, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Tie Your Mother Down, and a Clean setting. An expression pedal allows real-time control and switching between tonal variations, while onboard EQ and gain controls let players fine-tune the sound. It’s an all-in-one tribute to Brian May’s classic tone and playing style.
The DigiTech FS3X footswitch works seamlessly with the Red Special pedal, allowing for easy mode changes, accesses additional variations, and navigating presets more easily.