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[[File:Manson mb1.jpg | thumb | right | Manson MB-1 Red Glitter]] | |||
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== Background == | == Background == | ||
This guitar is one of approximately 140 [[Manson MB-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitar |Manson MB-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitars]] so far built by Manson Guitars (as of October 2014). The first batch of 25 were released in September 2009 and this guitar is from the second batch of 25 released in September 2010. | This guitar is one of approximately 140 [[Manson MB-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitar |Manson MB-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitars]] so far built by Manson Guitars (as of October 2014). The first batch of 25 were released in September 2009 and this guitar is from the second batch of 25 released in September 2010. | ||
The specifications of the guitars are almost exactly the same as the [[Manson M1D1 Mirror]] but have the paint finishes based on the [[Manson Black Midi]] and the [[Manson Red Glitter]]. | The specifications of the guitars are almost exactly the same as the [[Manson M1D1 Mirror]] but have the paint finishes based on the [[Manson Black Midi]] and the [[Manson Red Glitter]]. | ||
== Touring == | == Touring == | ||
This guitar got its first outing (as his Manson Red Glitter was damaged at the previous night's [[London Wembley Stadium 2010 - 10th (gig) |gig]]), on 11th September 2010 at the [[London Wembley Stadium 2010 - 11th (gig) |Wembley Stadium]] gig for all the songs in the setlist in Drop D tuning. It has also been used on the 2010 USA Autumn Tour, after Matt's Red Glitter Manson met its demise on the 26th of September at the [[Los_Angeles_Staples_Center_2010_-_26th_(gig) | Los Angeles Staples Center]] gig. It was replaced by the [[Manson Santa 2.0]]. | This guitar got its first outing (as his Manson Red Glitter was damaged at the previous night's [[London Wembley Stadium 2010 - 10th (gig) |gig]]), on 11th September 2010 at the [[London Wembley Stadium 2010 - 11th (gig) |Wembley Stadium]] gig for all the songs in the setlist in Drop D tuning. It has also been used on the 2010 USA Autumn Tour, after Matt's Red Glitter Manson met its demise on the 26th of September at the [[Los_Angeles_Staples_Center_2010_-_26th_(gig) | Los Angeles Staples Center]] gig. It was replaced by the [[Manson Santa 2.0]]. | ||
Revision as of 20:35, 16 March 2015
| MB-1 Red Glitter | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Manson Guitars |
| Used | 2010-09-11—2010-10-12 |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on |
| Body covering | Triumph red finish, with glitter on the body and headstock |
| Wood | Body: Alder Neck: Birds-eye maple Fingerboard: Rosewood |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Electronics | One volume, one tone, 3-way pickup selector |
| Pickup(s) | Neck: Fernandes Sustainer FSK-101 Bridge: Manson MBK 2 |
| Special circuits |
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Background
This guitar is one of approximately 140 Manson MB-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitars so far built by Manson Guitars (as of October 2014). The first batch of 25 were released in September 2009 and this guitar is from the second batch of 25 released in September 2010. The specifications of the guitars are almost exactly the same as the Manson M1D1 Mirror but have the paint finishes based on the Manson Black Midi and the Manson Red Glitter.
Touring
This guitar got its first outing (as his Manson Red Glitter was damaged at the previous night's gig), on 11th September 2010 at the Wembley Stadium gig for all the songs in the setlist in Drop D tuning. It has also been used on the 2010 USA Autumn Tour, after Matt's Red Glitter Manson met its demise on the 26th of September at the Los Angeles Staples Center gig. It was replaced by the Manson Santa 2.0.
Songs used for
Photos
Photos from Crazybobbles' guitar
Body of guitar
Manson neckplate
Kill switch
Close up of the glitter
MBK2 pickup (coil tapped)
Fretboard
Birdseye maple neck
Manson logo
Neck
Midi and jack port
Sustainer
XY controller
Back of kill switch
