Manson Oryx 8-String
| Oryx 8-String | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Manson Guitars |
| Used | 2025-06-12 — |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on |
| Body covering | Midnight Purple |
| Wood | Body: 2-Piece Alder Body Neck: Hard American Maple Fingerboard: Ebony (24 frets) |
| Bridge | Hipshot 8-String IBBY HM Bridge |
| Electronics | One volume, one tone, 3x3 Free-Way pickup selector |
| Pickup(s) | Neck: Uncovered Manson 8-string PF-1 (presumably) Bridge: Uncovered Manson 8-String PF-1 (presumably) |
| Special circuits | – |
Background
First teased by Matt on the 2nd of May (2025) on his Instagram that this guitar was currently in production at MGW with the caption: "Looking forward to hear what riff damage I can do with this 8-string midnight purple beast". The finished guitar was first teased on the 11th of June in a video leading up to Muse's first 2025 gig with muffled audio of Unravelling. Before the Kulttuuritalo gig, Matt posted a picture of him holding the finished guitar on his Instagram. The next day, MGW posted the full professionally shot pictures of the guitar.
This guitar is the first 8-string guitar Matt has used live or in the studio. The headstock resembles Matt's other 7-string headstocks with the contour of the standard Oryx line more, albeit with a much longer head. Matt stated that the first song he wrote after he was given the guitar was Unravelling, and added that he hoped to write at least a few more songs with the guitar.
Touring
The guitar was first seen at the Kulttuuritalo gig in June 2025. It is used exclusively for Unravelling.
It is currently unknown what special tuning the guitar is in.
Songs used for
Oryx 8-String Gallery
Matt holding the Oryx 8-String neck before the guitar was finished at MGW
Matt playing Unravelling during the Mad Cool Festival
