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This is a series of almost identical Manson guitars that Matt has been using since March 2015. They are the succesors of [[Manson Matt Black]] and the [[Manson Matt Black (batch)]] guitars. Like all 2015 guitars built by Manson's, these guitars feature a truss rod adjuster that is placed just below the end of the neck and a slightly different bridge compared to the old Matt Blacks.
This is a series of almost identical Manson guitars that Matt has been using since March 2015. They are the succesors of the [[Manson Matt Black|Matt Black I]] and the [[Manson Matt Black (batch)|Matt Black II - VIII]] guitars, used between 2012 and 2013. Like all 2015 guitars built by Manson, these guitars feature a truss rod adjuster that is placed just below the end of the neck, and have a slightly different bridge compared to the old Matt Blacks.


 
= Manson Matt Black 2.0 - #1 and #2 =
= Manson Matt Black 2.0 - #1 =
[[File:Manson_Matt_Black_2.0_%2B_Cort_(1).jpg| thumb | right | Manson Matt Black 2.0 #1 and #2 together with four Cort MBC-1s]]
 
[[File:Manson_Matt_Black_2.0_%2B_Cort_(1).jpg| thumb | right | Manson Matt Black 2.0 #1 and #2 together with 4 Cort MBC-1]]
[[File:Matt_Black_2.0_-1_Brighton.jpg| thumb | right | #1 at the premiere at Brighton]]
[[File:Matt_Black_2.0_-1_Brighton.jpg| thumb | right | #1 at the premiere at Brighton]]
[[File:Matt Black 2.0 1 destroyed.jpg| thumb | right | #1 after Download gig]]
[[File:Matt Black 2.0 1 destroyed.jpg| thumb | right | #1 after Download gig]]
[[File:Matt Black 2.0 1 destroyed2.jpg| thumb | right | #1 after Download gig]]
[[File:Matt Black 2.0 1 destroyed2.jpg| thumb | right | #1 after Download gig]]
{{Guitarbox
{{Guitarbox
| Name = Matt Black 2.0 - #1
| Name = Matt Black 2.0 - #1
| Manufacturer = [[Manson Guitars]]
| Manufacturer = [[Manson Guitars]]
| Used = [[Belfast_Ulster_Hall_2015_(gig) |2015-03-15]]—[[Leicestershire Donington Park 2015 (gig) |2013-06-13]]
| Used = [[Belfast_Ulster_Hall_2015_(gig) |2015-03-15]]—[[Leicestershire Donington Park 2015 (gig) |2015-06-13]]
| Body = Solid
| Body = Solid
| Neck = Bolt-on
| Neck = Bolt-on
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| Name = Matt Black 2.0 - #2
| Name = Matt Black 2.0 - #2
| Manufacturer = [[Manson Guitars]]
| Manufacturer = [[Manson Guitars]]
| Used = unknown—
| Used = Unknown —
| Body = Solid
| Body = Solid
| Neck = Bolt-on
| Neck = Bolt-on
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| Special = –
| Special = –
}}
}}


== Background ==
== Background ==


These two guitars are exactly the same like the [[Manson Matt Black Stealth (batch) |Manson Matt Black Stealth #1]] except for the normal 'silver' hardware instead of the blackened hardware.
These two guitars are exactly the same as the [[Manson Matt Black Stealth (batch) |Manson Matt Black Stealth #1]] except for the normal 'silver' custom hardware, instead of the all black custom hardware.


Photos taken before the [[Psycho UK Tour]] started, show the guitar in the Matts guitar rack. Official Photos from Manson Guitars led to the assumption, that Matt got two of this guitars delivered (#1 + #2), together with 4 [[Cort MBC-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitar |Cort MBC-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitars]]. The original headstock of these guitars featured the old Manson's logo.
Photos, taken before the [[Psycho UK Tour]] started, saw the guitar in Matt's guitar rack. Official photos from Manson Guitar Works led to the assumption, that Matt got two of these guitars delivered (#1 + #2), together with four [[Cort MBC-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitar |Cort MBC-1 guitars]]. The original headstocks of these guitars featured the old Manson logo.


== Touring ==
== Touring ==


The first guitar (#1) appeared at the [[Belfast_Ulster_Hall_2015_(gig)|Belfast Ulster Hall]] on the opening night of the [[Psycho_UK_Tour | 2015 Psycho Tour]]. On this tour it was used for songs with the guitar tuned to Drop C (Map Of The Problematique, Dead Inside) and DGDGBe (Uprising).
The first guitar (#1) appeared at the [[Belfast_Ulster_Hall_2015_(gig)|Belfast Ulster Hall]] on the opening night of the [[Psycho_UK_Tour | 2015 Psycho Tour]]. On this tour it was used for songs with the guitar tuned to Drop C (Map Of The Problematique, Dead Inside) and DGDGBE (Uprising).


It is unknown at which point #2 was used live for the first time, but it was seen at the [[Los Angeles Mayan Theatre 2015 (gig)| Mayan gig]] together with its twin, the #1.
It is unknown at which point #2 was used live for the first time, but it was seen at the [[Los Angeles Mayan Theatre 2015 (gig)| Mayan gig]] together with it's twin, the #1.


Since the club shows in the US Matt used them for various tunings along one other Manson Matt Black 2.0 (#3).
As of the Psycho US Tour, Matt used #1 and #2 for various tunings alongside the #3 Matt Black 2.0. He also used them at some of the festival shows, until he destroyed #1 at the [[Leicestershire Donington Park 2015 (gig) |Download Festival]] in 2015.


He also used it at some of the festival shows, until he destroyed it at the [[Leicestershire Donington Park 2015 (gig) |Download Festival]].
At some point during the [[Drones Festivals Tour]], the remaining guitar of these twins (labelled as #2) got a new neck, that features blackened custom hardware and a black truss rod adjuster.


At some point during the [[Drones Festivals Tour]] the remaining guitar of these two twins (labelled as #2) got a new neck, that features blackened custom hardware and a black truss rod adjuster.
During the Drones World Tour in 2015/16 and the North American Summer Amphitheatre tour in 2017, buyers of the VIP tickets were able to visit a MUSEum, where Muse exhibits like old guitars, gear and clothing were on display. One of the guitars was the #1, that he destroyed at Download Festival.
 
For the first North Americans shows of the [[The Drones World Tour 2015/16]] buyers of the VIP tickets were able to visit a MUSEum, where old MUSE exhibits like old guitars and clothing are displayed. One of the guitars was the #1, that he destroyed at Download Festival.


==== Songs used for ====
==== Songs used for ====
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= Manson Matt Black 2.0 - #3 =
= Manson Matt Black 2.0 - #3 =
[[File:Matt Black 2.0 -2 Mayan.jpg| thumb | right | #3 at the Mayan concert]]
[[File:Matt Black 2.0 -2 Mayan.jpg| thumb | right | #3 at the Mayan concert]]
{{Guitarbox
{{Guitarbox
| Name = Matt Black 2.0 - #3
| Name = Matt Black 2.0 - #3
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== Background ==
== Background ==


It is exactly the same guitar like the Manson Matt Black 2.0 #1 and #2 except that the headstock has the new Manson logo on it, instead of the old logo that #1 and #2 feature. This guitar has the hole for the truss rod adjuster, but doesn't feature the adjuster. This can be seen in the music video for [[The Handler (song) |The Handler]].  
This guitar is exactly the same guitar as #1 and #2, except that the headstock has the new Manson logo on it. It also has the hole for the truss rod adjuster, but doesn't feature the adjuster - this can be seen in the music video for [[The Handler (song) |The Handler]].  


== Touring ==
== Touring ==


This guitar first appeared at the [[New York City Webster Hall 2015 (gig) |New York Webster Hall gig]] on the first gig of the US club tour where it was used for Psycho, Madness and Stockholm Syndrome. At this gig, Matt also used the the two other Matt Black 2.0 guitars, the #1 and #2.
The #3 first appeared in [[New York City Webster Hall 2015 (gig) |NYC Webster Hall]], the first gig of the Psycho US tour in 2015, where it was used for Psycho, Madness and Stockholm Syndrome. At this gig, Matt also used the #1 and #2 Matt Black 2.0 guitars.


==== Songs used for ====
==== Songs used for ====
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*[[Psycho (song) |Psycho]]
*[[Psycho (song) |Psycho]]
*[[Stockholm Syndrome (song) |Stockholm Syndrome]]
*[[Stockholm Syndrome (song) |Stockholm Syndrome]]
*[[Easily (song)|Easily]]
*[[Glorious (song)|Glorious]]
= Manson Matt Black 2.0 - #4 =
[[File:Matt_Black_2.0_4.jpg| thumb | right | #4 at the BBC Radio 1 gig]]


= Manson Matt Black 2.0 - #4 & #5 =
[[File:Matt_Black_2.0_4.jpg| thumb | right | #4 at the 2015 BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge]]
{{Guitarbox
{{Guitarbox
| Name = Matt Black 2.0 - #4
| Name = Matt Black 2.0 - #4
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| BodyCovering = Matte Black paint  
| BodyCovering = Matte Black paint  
| Wood = '''Body:''' Alder <br/>'''Neck:'''  Maple <br/>'''Fingerboard''': Rosewood (22 frets)
| Wood = '''Body:''' Alder <br/>'''Neck:'''  Maple <br/>'''Fingerboard''': Rosewood (22 frets)
| Bridge = Gotoh Tune-O-Matic
| Bridge = Gotoh Tune-O-Matic 510
| Electronics = One volume, one tone, 3-way toggle pickup selector
| Electronics = One volume, one tone, 3-way toggle pickup selector
| Pickups = '''Neck''': Sustainiac <br/>'''Bridge''': Manson MBK-2 (Uncovered)
| Pickups = '''Neck''': Sustainiac <br/>'''Bridge''': Manson MBK-2 (Uncovered)
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| BodyCovering = Matte Black paint  
| BodyCovering = Matte Black paint  
| Wood = '''Body:''' Alder <br/>'''Neck:'''  Maple <br/>'''Fingerboard''': Rosewood (22 frets)
| Wood = '''Body:''' Alder <br/>'''Neck:'''  Maple <br/>'''Fingerboard''': Rosewood (22 frets)
| Bridge = Gotoh Tune-O-Matic
| Bridge = Gotoh Tune-O-Matic 510
| Electronics = One volume, one tone, 3-way toggle pickup selector
| Electronics = One volume, one tone, 3-way toggle pickup selector
| Pickups = '''Neck''': Sustainiac <br/>'''Bridge''': Manson MBK-2 (Uncovered)
| Pickups = '''Neck''': Sustainiac <br/>'''Bridge''': Manson MBK-2 (Uncovered)
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== Background ==
== Background ==


Two new guitars built by Tim Stark in April/May 2015. They are exactly the same as the previous Matt Blacks 2.0, but feature a Sustainiac instead of a [[Fernandes Sustainer]] in the neck pickup position. They're Matts first 6-string guitars with the Sustainiac system, although it has been fitted on both his Black Glitter 7 Strings. The guitars also feature a Gotoh Nickel bridge. Both feature the old Manson's logo on the headstock.
Two new guitars built by Tim Stark in April/May 2015.  
 
They are exactly the same as the #3, but it features a [[Sustainiac Infinite Sustain System|Sustainiac]], instead of a [[Fernandes Sustainer]], in the neck pickup position.  
 
The #3 and #4 are Matt's first 6-string guitars with the Sustainiac system (Sustainiac has been fitted before on both of his black glitter 7-string guitars). These guitars also feature a Gotoh nickel bridge. Both feature the old Manson logo on their headstocks.


== Touring ==
== Touring ==
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*[[Uprising (song) |Uprising]]
*[[Uprising (song) |Uprising]]


 
= Matt Black 2.0 gallery =
= Gallery =
 
<gallery>
<gallery>
Manson_Matt_Black_2.0_(1).jpg| One of the Manson Matt Blacks 2.0 at Mansons
Manson_Matt_Black_2.0_(1).jpg| One of the Manson Matt Blacks 2.0 at Mansons
Manson_Matt_Black_2.0_(2).jpg| One of the Manson Matt Blacks 2.0 at Mansons
Manson_Matt_Black_2.0_(2).jpg| One of the Manson Matt Blacks 2.0 at Mansons
Manson_Matt_Black_2.0_(3).jpg| No. 1 in the guitar rack
Manson_Matt_Black_2.0_(3).jpg| No. 1 in the guitar rack
</gallery>
</gallery>


= Links =
= Links =
{{Backto | Manson Guitars}}
{{Backto | Manson Guitars}}

Revision as of 16:35, 5 July 2019

This is a series of almost identical Manson guitars that Matt has been using since March 2015. They are the succesors of the Matt Black I and the Matt Black II - VIII guitars, used between 2012 and 2013. Like all 2015 guitars built by Manson, these guitars feature a truss rod adjuster that is placed just below the end of the neck, and have a slightly different bridge compared to the old Matt Blacks.

Manson Matt Black 2.0 - #1 and #2

Manson Matt Black 2.0 #1 and #2 together with four Cort MBC-1s
#1 at the premiere at Brighton
#1 after Download gig
#1 after Download gig
Matt Black 2.0 - #1
Manufacturer Manson Guitars
Used 2015-03-152015-06-13
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Matte Black paint
Wood Body: Mahogany
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood (22 frets)
Bridge Gotoh Tune-O-Matic 510
Electronics One volume, one tone, 3-way toggle pickup selector
Pickup(s) Neck: Fernandes Sustainer FSK-401
Bridge: Manson MBK-2 (Uncovered)
Special circuits
Matt Black 2.0 - #2
Manufacturer Manson Guitars
Used Unknown —
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Matte Black paint
Wood Body: Mahogany
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood (22 frets)
Bridge Gotoh Tune-O-Matic 510
Electronics One volume, one tone, 3-way toggle pickup selector
Pickup(s) Neck: Fernandes Sustainer FSK-401
Bridge: Manson MBK-2 (Uncovered)
Special circuits

Background

These two guitars are exactly the same as the Manson Matt Black Stealth #1 except for the normal 'silver' custom hardware, instead of the all black custom hardware.

Photos, taken before the Psycho UK Tour started, saw the guitar in Matt's guitar rack. Official photos from Manson Guitar Works led to the assumption, that Matt got two of these guitars delivered (#1 + #2), together with four Cort MBC-1 guitars. The original headstocks of these guitars featured the old Manson logo.

Touring

The first guitar (#1) appeared at the Belfast Ulster Hall on the opening night of the 2015 Psycho Tour. On this tour it was used for songs with the guitar tuned to Drop C (Map Of The Problematique, Dead Inside) and DGDGBE (Uprising).

It is unknown at which point #2 was used live for the first time, but it was seen at the Mayan gig together with it's twin, the #1.

As of the Psycho US Tour, Matt used #1 and #2 for various tunings alongside the #3 Matt Black 2.0. He also used them at some of the festival shows, until he destroyed #1 at the Download Festival in 2015.

At some point during the Drones Festivals Tour, the remaining guitar of these twins (labelled as #2) got a new neck, that features blackened custom hardware and a black truss rod adjuster.

During the Drones World Tour in 2015/16 and the North American Summer Amphitheatre tour in 2017, buyers of the VIP tickets were able to visit a MUSEum, where Muse exhibits like old guitars, gear and clothing were on display. One of the guitars was the #1, that he destroyed at Download Festival.

Songs used for

Manson Matt Black 2.0 - #3

#3 at the Mayan concert
Matt Black 2.0 - #3
Manufacturer Manson Guitars
Used 2015-05-08
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Matte Black paint
Wood Body: Alder
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood (22 frets)
Bridge Gotoh Tune-O-Matic 510
Electronics One volume, one tone, 3-way toggle pickup selector
Pickup(s) Neck: Fernandes Sustainer FSK-401
Bridge: Manson MBK-2 (Uncovered)
Special circuits

Background

This guitar is exactly the same guitar as #1 and #2, except that the headstock has the new Manson logo on it. It also has the hole for the truss rod adjuster, but doesn't feature the adjuster - this can be seen in the music video for The Handler.

Touring

The #3 first appeared in NYC Webster Hall, the first gig of the Psycho US tour in 2015, where it was used for Psycho, Madness and Stockholm Syndrome. At this gig, Matt also used the #1 and #2 Matt Black 2.0 guitars.

Songs used for

Manson Matt Black 2.0 - #4 & #5

#4 at the 2015 BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge
Matt Black 2.0 - #4
Manufacturer Manson Guitars
Used 2015-05-23
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Matte Black paint
Wood Body: Alder
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood (22 frets)
Bridge Gotoh Tune-O-Matic 510
Electronics One volume, one tone, 3-way toggle pickup selector
Pickup(s) Neck: Sustainiac
Bridge: Manson MBK-2 (Uncovered)
Special circuits
Matt Black 2.0 - #5
Manufacturer Manson Guitars
Used 2015-05-23
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Matte Black paint
Wood Body: Alder
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood (22 frets)
Bridge Gotoh Tune-O-Matic 510
Electronics One volume, one tone, 3-way toggle pickup selector
Pickup(s) Neck: Sustainiac
Bridge: Manson MBK-2 (Uncovered)
Special circuits

Background

Two new guitars built by Tim Stark in April/May 2015.

They are exactly the same as the #3, but it features a Sustainiac, instead of a Fernandes Sustainer, in the neck pickup position.

The #3 and #4 are Matt's first 6-string guitars with the Sustainiac system (Sustainiac has been fitted before on both of his black glitter 7-string guitars). These guitars also feature a Gotoh nickel bridge. Both feature the old Manson logo on their headstocks.

Touring

Both guitars first appeared at the BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2015.

Songs used for

Matt Black 2.0 gallery

Links


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