Difference between revisions of "Cort MBC-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitar"
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It is based on Matt's original [[Manson Matt Black | Matt Black]], later releasing a left handed model and subsequently the MBC1-RS (Red Sparkle) - based on the [[Manson Red Glitter | Red Glitter]] in February 2016. | It is based on Matt's original [[Manson Matt Black | Matt Black]], later releasing a left handed model and subsequently the MBC1-RS (Red Sparkle) - based on the [[Manson Red Glitter | Red Glitter]] in February 2016. | ||
First | The guitar is first of a few other Manson models made in collaboration with Cort. | ||
First announced in late 2014, it was unveiled at the NAMM show in January 2015. | |||
The Cort MBC-1 was discontinued in late 2018. | |||
== Upgrade options == | == Upgrade options == | ||
Since it's release, over time, Manson's Guitar Works released various upgrade options, along with the new models, such as Sustainiac neck pickup, Fuzz Factory Installation etc., and a Stealth Pack Upgrade - with all the hardware being replaced with all black materials, to resemble the [[Manson Matt Black Stealth (batch)#Manson Matt Black Stealth - #1]]. | |||
The upgrade options included: | |||
* Custom MBC-1 volume & tone knobs | * Custom MBC-1 volume & tone knobs (silver or black) | ||
* Custom MBC-1 machineheads | * Custom MBC-1 machineheads (silver or black) | ||
* [[Sustainiac Infinite Sustain System|Sustainiac Pickup]] | * [[Sustainiac Infinite Sustain System|Sustainiac Pickup]] | ||
* Manson MBK-2 Bridge Pickup | * Manson MBK-2 Bridge Pickup | ||
* Internal Fuzz Factory install | * Internal Fuzz Factory install | ||
* Stealth Pack Upgrade | |||
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File:Manson Knobs.jpg|Custom Manson knobs | File:Manson Knobs.jpg|Custom Manson knobs | ||
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File:MBCRS fuzz sust back.jpg|Back of the MBC-1RS with Fuzz Factory and Sustainer install | File:MBCRS fuzz sust back.jpg|Back of the MBC-1RS with Fuzz Factory and Sustainer install | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Cort MBC-1 Gallery == | == Cort MBC-1 Gallery == | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
* [https://www.mansonguitarworks.com/news/new-cort-mbc-1-signature-guitar-launch-99 Info on the Cort MBC-1 on the Manson Guitar Works website] | * [https://www.mansonguitarworks.com/news/new-cort-mbc-1-signature-guitar-launch-99 Info on the Cort MBC-1 on the Manson Guitar Works website] | ||
{{Backto | Manson Guitars}} | {{Backto | Manson Guitars}} | ||
Revision as of 03:10, 22 July 2019
| Cort MBC-1 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cort Guitars |
| Used | — |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on |
| Body covering | Matt Black paint |
| Wood | Body: Basswood Neck: Maple Fingerboard: Rosewood (22 frets) |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic |
| Electronics | One volume, one tone, 3-way toggle pickup selector |
| Pickup(s) | Neck: Manson Design Single Coil Bridge: Manson Design Humbucker |
| Special circuits | Push button kill switch |
Background
This guitar was a signature production model made in partnership between Matt Bellamy, Manson's Guitars and Cort Guitars to allow Manson guitars to be more ready available to a wider array of fans. It is based on Matt's original Matt Black, later releasing a left handed model and subsequently the MBC1-RS (Red Sparkle) - based on the Red Glitter in February 2016.
The guitar is first of a few other Manson models made in collaboration with Cort.
First announced in late 2014, it was unveiled at the NAMM show in January 2015.
The Cort MBC-1 was discontinued in late 2018.
Upgrade options
Since it's release, over time, Manson's Guitar Works released various upgrade options, along with the new models, such as Sustainiac neck pickup, Fuzz Factory Installation etc., and a Stealth Pack Upgrade - with all the hardware being replaced with all black materials, to resemble the Manson Matt Black Stealth (batch)#Manson Matt Black Stealth - #1.
The upgrade options included:
- Custom MBC-1 volume & tone knobs (silver or black)
- Custom MBC-1 machineheads (silver or black)
- Sustainiac Pickup
- Manson MBK-2 Bridge Pickup
- Internal Fuzz Factory install
- Stealth Pack Upgrade
Custom Manson knobs
Custom Manson tuners
MBC-1 with Fuzz Factory install
Back of the MBC-1 with Fuzz Factory install
MBC-1 with Sustainer install
MBC-1 with Fuzz Factory and Sustainer install
MBC-1RS with Fuzz Factory install
Back of the MBC-1RS with Fuzz Factory and Sustainer install
Cort MBC-1 Gallery
Cort MBC-1
Back of the MBC-1
Front headstock of the MBC-1
Back headstock of the MBC-1
Cort MBC-1 Stealth
Cort MBC-1 left-handed
