A few months ago, I got the nod from Pete Malandrone and Brian May to carry out some restoration work on the original Red Special, see my previous blog post here.
During the work, Will and I filmed the process. The first short video is now online, and just chronicles part of the wear and tear that the guitar has sustained since being restored by Greg Fryer 19 years ago.

Just a taster at the moment, but the full video is coming out in September. I hope you all enjoy it.

Published last Wednesday (10th August) is the latest issue of Japanese magazine, Young Guitar. Inside there is a feature on Brian May and his guitars. Earlier last month they contacted me and we conducted an email interview about my history in guitar building and the guitars that I've built for Brian.

http://youngguitar.jp/yg/yg-201609

Since releasing the RS Transporter last Friday, I've been amazed at the positive reaction to the guitar. This has been backed up by a steady stream of orders. It seems to have really captured peoples imagination, and rather than going for the traditional red as the prototype, customers are specifying finishes that a little more 'out there' with metal flake and pearlescent colours. Roughly a third of the production run of 25 guitars are now spoken for, so if anyone is planning to order one, it may be wise to contact us fairly quickly to avoid disappointment.
On the RS Transporter page, there is a link to it's own website... www.guytonrstransporter.com. Some people seemed to have missed this, it's well worth a visit.

Very excited to announce another Brian May related limited edition guitar....The RS Transporter.
This guitar was designed by customer and Guyton RS owner, Martin Pitcher. As soon as I saw it, I loved it and knew that one day it had to be built.
We are releasing it as a limited edition of 25 guitars. Amazingly 6 are already spoken for. BM has given us his blessing on the project, his first words were, "I Love it and I want one!"
For full details click on the 'guitars' tab above and select 'The RS Transporter' this will take you to the promo video. Clicking on the button will 'transport' (sorry!) you to our sister site www.guytonrstransporter.com.

Below is the Youtube version of the promo....make sure your headphones are on and the volume is UP!

Over the next couple of weeks we have a few modifications to make before production begins. We are having new stainless rollers of our own design made to fit the JCustom bridge, as well as a new tremolo arm and spring. 

The Youtube video was shot by myself and Martin Pitcher. Martin also took care of the editing and recorded the music track that is actually called 'Get Guyton'.

Below are a few behind the scenes pictures of the filming process.