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== Background == | == Background == | ||
A new guitar built by [[Hugh Manson]] to replace Bellamy's original [[Red Glitter Manson]] which was damaged beyond repair after being dragged off the tower by a curtain at [[Los_Angeles_Staples_Center_2010_-_26th_(gig)]]. The new guitar has a more even coat of glitter as opposed to its predecessor, which bore 3 distinct lines of glitter. | A new guitar built by [[Hugh Manson]] to replace Bellamy's original [[Red Glitter Manson]] which was damaged beyond repair after being dragged off the tower by a curtain at [[Los_Angeles_Staples_Center_2010_-_26th_(gig)|Los Angeles Staples Center]], in September 2010. The new guitar has a more even coat of glitter as opposed to its predecessor, which bore 3 distinct lines of glitter. | ||
== Additional Information == | == Additional Information == | ||
Revision as of 16:34, 26 October 2010
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| Manufacturer | Manson Guitars |
| Used | 2010-10-21— |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on |
| Body covering | Triumph red finish, glitter on the body and headstock |
| Wood | Body: Ash Neck: Birds-eye maple Fingerboard: Rosewood |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Electronics | One volume, one tone, 3 way pickup selector toggle |
| Pickup(s) | Neck: Fernandes Sustainer FSK-401 Bridge: Manson MBK 2 |
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Background
A new guitar built by Hugh Manson to replace Bellamy's original Red Glitter Manson which was damaged beyond repair after being dragged off the tower by a curtain at Los Angeles Staples Center, in September 2010. The new guitar has a more even coat of glitter as opposed to its predecessor, which bore 3 distinct lines of glitter.
Additional Information
Official replicas of the Red Glitter and Seattle Manson can be bought from the Manson online store. The MB-1 range (Matt Bellamy series 1) has a starting price of £3099 for a Black basic version with no midi screen or Manson hardware. To upgrade to a Red Sparkle Finish would be an extra £200, To upgrade to a MIDI Screen would be an additional £300 so an identical one to Matt's costs £3599. To have the Alloy Machine Heads like on Matts 'Delorean and' 'Son of Delorean/Ali Top' Guitars would be an extra £250.
Touring
This guitar got its first outing on 21st October 2010, at the Quebec City Pepsi Coliseum