Difference between pages "Manson Chrome Fuzz" and "Fender Aluminium Stratocaster"

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=Chrome Fuzz=
[[File:Silver mirror strat 1.jpg| thumb | right | Fender Aluminium Stratocaster]]
[[File:MattMansonChrome2.png|thumb|right|Matt with the Manson Chrome Fuzz]]
[[File:MattMansonChrome.png|thumb|right|Close view of the Manson Chrome Fuzz]]
{{Guitarbox
{{Guitarbox
| Name = Chrome Fuzz
| Name = Aluminium Stratocaster
| Manufacturer = [[Manson Guitars]]
| Manufacturer = [[Fender]]
| Used = [[Lisbon Bela Vista Park 2022 (gig)|2022-06-18]]
| Used = [[Belfast Ulster Hall 2015 (gig)|15-03-2015]] – [[Melbourne Rod Laver Arena 2017 (gig)|18-12-2017]] ; In Studio Use
| Body = Solid
| Body = Solid
| Neck = Bolt-on
| Neck = Bolt-on
| BodyCovering = Chrome
| BodyCovering = Brushed aluminium paint with chrome scratchplate
| Wood = '''Body:''' Mahogany (presumed) <br/>'''Neck:''' Maple (presumed) <br/>'''Fingerboard''': Rosewood (22 frets)
| Wood = '''Body''': Unknown<br />'''Neck''': Maple<br />'''Fingerboard''': Maple
| Bridge = Gotoh Tune-O-Matic 510
| Bridge = Fender Synchronised Tremolo
| Electronics = One volume, one tone, 3-way pickup selector, toggle switch for Fuzz and Phaser
| Electronics = One volume, two tone, five-way pickup selector switch
| Pickups = '''Neck''': Currently Unknown <br/>'''Bridge''': Currently Unknown
| Pickups = 3x singlecoils with chrome covers.
| Special = <nowiki></nowiki>
| Special = None
*[[Z.Vex Fuzz Factory]]
*[[MXR Phase 90]]
}}
}}


== Background ==
== Background ==


The Manson Chrome Fuzz visually bears resemblance to the [[Manson Chrome FR]], while spec-wise, it's supposed to be identical to the [[Manson Mirror]]. The main difference from the Mirror is the paint : the guitar's painted in a lighter Chrome than the Chrome FR and has the same knobs as the [[Manson Fire Red]]. It has only been used for Plug In Baby so far.
It is very likely that this guitar is a Fender Custom Shop model. It is very similar to the Custom Shop Master Built [[https://reverb.com/item/7424651-fender-custom-shop-master-built-scott-buehl-aluminum-hydroform-stratocaster|Aluminium Hydroform Stratocaster]] built by Scott Buehl, allthough Matt's guitar has a chrome/mirror pickguard.
 
Similar to his Manson’s guitars, it’s probable that there are 2 Rigs for touring certain parts of the world, there are likely 2 models of this guitar. The original Ali Mirror Strat used on the Psycho Tour and Drones World Tour featured a larger Headstock, it’s possible that there is a duplicate guitar or the neck was replaced at some point.
 
The guitar was first seen used by Bellamy in 2015 and was used live up until 2017.
 
The Aluminium Strat has also been seen in the studio during the making of [[Simulation Theory (album)|Simulation Theory]]. It was likely used on [[Break It to Me (song)|Break It to Me]] due to the distinct neck pick up sound, and a couple other songs off of the album.


== Touring ==
== Touring ==
[[Matthew Bellamy]] first used this Fender Stratocaster extensively on the [[Psycho UK Tour]] and the [[Psycho US Tour]] from March to May 2015, debuting live in [[Belfast Ulster Hall 2015 (gig)|Belfast]]. It was used for various songs in standard tuning. Interestingly, it was used once for Knights of Cydonia at the [[Wales Newport Centre 2015 (gig) | Newport Centre]] on the Psycho UK Tour's third night. Whether Matt used it as a backup for the song, or he just decided to try using it for that one gig, is unknown. However, the whammy bar system isn't as versatile as the Floyd Rose requires for the song, which is probably why it wasn't used for the song again.
After a period of assumed inactivity, this guitar returned to use for the [[The Drones World Tour 2015/16]] starting in November, with the low E string tuned down to A for [[The Globalist (song)|The Globalist]]. It was used exclusively for the song until the song's [[Melbourne Rod Laver Arena 2017 (gig)|last performance in 2017]]. It has been used live since though it was used during the recording of Simulation Theory.


Firstly used as a backup for the [[Manson Mirror]] in 2022, it took the #1 spot in 2023, being the main guitar for [[Plug In Baby (song) |Plug in Baby]] during the european leg of the [[Will of the People World Tour]].
The Aluminium Strat was marked "6" by Matt's guitar tech.


==== Songs used for ====
====Songs used for====
* [[Agitated (song) | Agitated]]
* [[Hyper Music (song) | Hyper Music]]
* [[Knights of Cydonia (song) | Knights of Cydonia]] (One Occasion)
* [[The Globalist (song) | The Globalist]]
* [[The Groove (song) | The Groove]]
* [[Break It to Me (song)|Break It to Me]] (Recording - Presumably)


* [[Plug In Baby (song) |Plug in Baby]]
== Fender Aluminium Strat Gallery ==
<gallery>
Image:Vollbildaufzeichnung_15.05.2015_141041.bmp.jpg | Fender Aluminium Strat
File:Silver mirror strat 2.jpg | Fender Aluminium Strat
File:2018-30-10 Muse.jpg | Recording Simulation Theory
File:2021-23-04_DomFloyd.jpg | In the guitar rack during the recording of [[Ninth Album|LP9]]
</gallery>


{{Backto | Manson Guitars}}
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[[Category:Gear]]
[[Category:Guitars]]

Revision as of 12:40, 14 August 2023

Fender Aluminium Stratocaster
Aluminium Stratocaster
Manufacturer Fender
Used 15-03-201518-12-2017 ; In Studio Use
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Brushed aluminium paint with chrome scratchplate
Wood Body: Unknown
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Maple
Bridge Fender Synchronised Tremolo
Electronics One volume, two tone, five-way pickup selector switch
Pickup(s) 3x singlecoils with chrome covers.
Special circuits None

Background

It is very likely that this guitar is a Fender Custom Shop model. It is very similar to the Custom Shop Master Built [Hydroform Stratocaster] built by Scott Buehl, allthough Matt's guitar has a chrome/mirror pickguard.

Similar to his Manson’s guitars, it’s probable that there are 2 Rigs for touring certain parts of the world, there are likely 2 models of this guitar. The original Ali Mirror Strat used on the Psycho Tour and Drones World Tour featured a larger Headstock, it’s possible that there is a duplicate guitar or the neck was replaced at some point.

The guitar was first seen used by Bellamy in 2015 and was used live up until 2017.

The Aluminium Strat has also been seen in the studio during the making of Simulation Theory. It was likely used on Break It to Me due to the distinct neck pick up sound, and a couple other songs off of the album.

Touring

Matthew Bellamy first used this Fender Stratocaster extensively on the Psycho UK Tour and the Psycho US Tour from March to May 2015, debuting live in Belfast. It was used for various songs in standard tuning. Interestingly, it was used once for Knights of Cydonia at the Newport Centre on the Psycho UK Tour's third night. Whether Matt used it as a backup for the song, or he just decided to try using it for that one gig, is unknown. However, the whammy bar system isn't as versatile as the Floyd Rose requires for the song, which is probably why it wasn't used for the song again.

After a period of assumed inactivity, this guitar returned to use for the The Drones World Tour 2015/16 starting in November, with the low E string tuned down to A for The Globalist. It was used exclusively for the song until the song's last performance in 2017. It has been used live since though it was used during the recording of Simulation Theory.

The Aluminium Strat was marked "6" by Matt's guitar tech.

Songs used for

Fender Aluminium Strat Gallery

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