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{{Guitarbox | {{Guitarbox | ||
| Name = Fender Aluminium Stratocaster | | Name = Fender Aluminium Stratocaster | ||
| Manufacturer = [[Fender]] | | Manufacturer = [[Fender]] | ||
| Used = [[Belfast Ulster Hall 2015 (gig)|15-03-2015]] | | 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 | ||
| BodyCovering = Aluminium with Chrome scratchplate | | BodyCovering = Aluminium paint with Chrome scratchplate | ||
| Wood = '''Body''': unknown<br />'''Neck''': Maple<br />'''Fingerboard''': Maple | | Wood = '''Body''': unknown<br />'''Neck''': Maple<br />'''Fingerboard''': Maple | ||
| Bridge = Fender Synchronised Tremolo | | Bridge = Fender Synchronised Tremolo | ||
| Electronics = | | Electronics = One volume, two tone | ||
| Pickups = 3x singlecoils | | Pickups = 3x singlecoils | ||
| Special = – | |||
}} | }} | ||
[[Matthew Bellamy]] used this Fender Stratocaster on the [[Psycho UK Tour]] | == Background == | ||
[[Matthew Bellamy]] first used this Fender Stratocaster extensively on the [[Psycho UK Tour]] and the [[Psycho US Tour]] in early 2015. After a period of assumed inactivity, this guitar returned to the stage for the [[The Drones World Tour 2015/16]], with the low E string tuned down to A for [[The Globalist (song)|The Globalist]] on which it was used to it's last performance in 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. | |||
The | == Touring == | ||
The guitar made it's debut appearance at the [[Belfast Ulster Hall 2015 (gig)|2015 Belfast gig]], the opening night of the [[Psycho UK Tour]]. It was last used in [[Melbourne Rod Laver Arena 2017 (gig)|Melbourne]], in 2017. | |||
The Aluminium Strat was marked "6" by Matt's guitar tech. | |||
====Songs used for==== | |||
* [[Agitated (song) | Agitated]] | * [[Agitated (song) | Agitated]] | ||
* [[Hyper Music (song) | Hyper Music]] | * [[Hyper Music (song) | Hyper Music]] | ||
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* [[The Globalist (song) | The Globalist]] | * [[The Globalist (song) | The Globalist]] | ||
* [[The Groove (song) | The Groove]] | * [[The Groove (song) | The Groove]] | ||
* [[Break It to Me (song)|Break It to Me]] (Recording) | * [[Break It to Me (song)|Break It to Me]] (Recording - Presumably) | ||
== 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 | |||
</gallery> | |||
Back to | [[Fender|Back to Fender]] | ||
[[Category:Gear]][[Category:Guitars]] | [[Category:Gear]] | ||
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Revision as of 03:17, 23 July 2019
| Fender Aluminium Stratocaster | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fender |
| Used | 15-03-2015 – 18-12-2017 ; In Studio Use |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Unknown |
| Body covering | Aluminium paint with Chrome scratchplate |
| Wood | Body: unknown Neck: Maple Fingerboard: Maple |
| Bridge | Fender Synchronised Tremolo |
| Electronics | One volume, two tone |
| Pickup(s) | 3x singlecoils |
| Special circuits | – |
Background
Matthew Bellamy first used this Fender Stratocaster extensively on the Psycho UK Tour and the Psycho US Tour in early 2015. After a period of assumed inactivity, this guitar returned to the stage for the The Drones World Tour 2015/16, with the low E string tuned down to A for The Globalist on which it was used to it's last performance in 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
The guitar made it's debut appearance at the 2015 Belfast gig, the opening night of the Psycho UK Tour. It was last used in Melbourne, in 2017.
The Aluminium Strat was marked "6" by Matt's guitar tech.
Songs used for
- Agitated
- Hyper Music
- Knights of Cydonia
- The Globalist
- The Groove
- Break It to Me (Recording - Presumably)
Fender Aluminium Strat Gallery
Fender Aluminium Strat
Fender Aluminium Strat
Recording Simulation Theory
