Optima Brian May Signature Strings 5-stars Reviews
This is what you need if you have a redspecial
These are not perfect but are the perfect match for your Brian May Redspecial. The only downside is that they don't last long.
They also have a very particular bright sound (which if you're into Brian May's sound you're going to dig)
A nice touch...
...to complete the Red Special setup! I mounted these strings on a BMG Red Special and they look awesome. I certainly have good impressions if you stick to the Queen repertory, so I don't find them very versatile on other uses. But I bought 'em for the Red Special so, I am very satisfied. Will definitely buy more when the time comes.
I use a 1959 airline with these strings
Great sound, I tried Ernie Balls, not for me I tried these though and omg there easier to bend for me and have a very bright tone the only down side to them for me is they don't last very long as I'm changing them every 2 weeks as I play a lot and use a two pence coin
Great strings
The strings are really great. Easy to play. If you like bending that's your choice. I use the strings on Fender copies and they work wonderful in tone and playability.
Brian May Strings
Excellent perfect for my BM guitar
So nice!!!
The strings are just amazing they look so good on my black guitar and they kinda give a better sound then the ones i used before. theres not much to say a bouth them then just wow.
Don
I?m a singer / guitarist from Dublin, Ireland ?? and decided to buy these strings to match the gold hardware on my guitars which look ? good , but when I fitted them and plugged into amp the sound was really great ? crisp clean with a sparkling effect, ?????
The best!
These strings are really the best strings I've ever tried. I use them on my Strat and I've found no match in other brands in terms of durability and tone.
They feel smooth when playing and make bendings (even overbendings) a breeze.
100% recommended for ANY electric guitar in which you plan to use 9's.
Great sound but can be a bit brittle.
these strings have a lovely warm tone and get in tune very easily. I found them snap occasionally as you wrap them round the tuners. I general I really like them and will buy more.
Good strings.
High E is quite delicate, don't pull too hard while stretching. After that they last long, no problem.
10s are definitely better for me soundwise too, 009 are too skinny and weak. I can still bend a 4th while playing "another brick in the wall" with 10s.
Also 009s makes hard to play open chords without going out of tune cause they are too weak. Just my two cents about this gauge in general.
Amazing!!
These strings does not only sound great but they make your guitar look really good too! You get a really got clear sound and the strings will stay fresh for a long time!
Optima Brian May Signature Strings
I'm not really a guitarplayer. But I hear the difference. These strings have a better feel, are thicker in sound and a lot warmer. I use them on all the guitars I have. The colour is great too.
A must have !
excellent strings
Many guitarists know who this Brian May. our guitarist ordered these strings, and said- "wow, this is what should be". There was a lightness in the performance of complex guitar compositions. Our guitarist recommends this product.
Optima Brian May Strings
Although I have a Brian May type guitar I also use these strings on all my electric guitars. They are a nice light hushed and keep their tone for such a long time, no need to change sets so often. Makes any guitar look great too. I thoroughly recommend these strings. Give them a go, I am sure you will see and hear the benefits.

Technical Data
- Manufactured by Optima
- Released in 2006
- Average price : $21
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