Sheer Heart Attack Bell Orchestra — Three-Part Solo
Brian May constructed the solo as three independent guitar voices that enter like a peal of bells, with stereo panning enhancing the final section. His orchestral recording sound combined the Red Special and treble booster with Vox AC30 and Deacy-amp textures; the second half of the solo is documented on the neck pickup. Exact controls were not published, so settings are approximated from the documented rig. Source: Guitar World’s Queen track-by-track interview (2024), Brian May gear guide (2020), and Guitar Player’s studio interview.
Real AmpE Standard
