Brian May Pedalboard

Essential Pedals

These effects are non-negotiable for Brian May's tone. Skip any one and the signature sound is lost.

Optional / Contextual Effects

Brian May uses these situationally — great to have but not required for the core sound.

£1,000 Pedalboard Breakdown

Specific gear recommendations at the £1,000 budget tier.

Pedalboard at Every Budget

The effects chain scales with budget — budget tiers keep the essential categories intact with less expensive alternatives.

Signal Chain Order

Standard signal path for a Brian May-style pedalboard. Deviating from this order changes the tone character significantly.

1. Guitar
2. Delay (after modulation, before reverb)
3. Amp