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This page contains information about all three Gibson SG guitars used by Matt and Morgan Nicholls. Both of Bellamy's Gibsons were destroyed, while Morgan only played his in 2010, during the 5 Big Day Out dates. Both guitars used by Bellamy were destroyed while the faith of Morgan's guitar is unknown. | This page contains information about all three Gibson SG guitars used by Matt and Morgan Nicholls. Both of Bellamy's Gibsons were destroyed, while Morgan only played his in 2010, during the 5 Big Day Out dates. Both guitars used by Bellamy were destroyed while the faith of Morgan's guitar is unknown. | ||
=Red Gibson SG/LP= | =Red Gibson SG/LP= | ||
[[File: | [[File:SGLPLrg.jpg|right|thumb|Red Gibson SG with Vibrola]] | ||
[[File:SGLPClose.jpg|thumb|right|Close-up of the body]] | [[File:SGLPClose.jpg|thumb|right|Close-up of the body]] | ||
{{Guitarbox | | {{Guitarbox | | ||
| Name = | | Name = SG/Les Paul with Deluxe Lyre Vibrola | ||
| Manufacturer = [[Gibson]] | | Manufacturer = [[Gibson]] | ||
| Used = 2000-??-?? — | | Used = 2000-??-?? — 2001-??-?? ; 2003 (In Studio Use) | ||
| Body = Fixed | | Body = Fixed | ||
| Neck = Set | | Neck = Set | ||
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This SG was later used in [[Hysteria (song)|Hysteria]] and [[Time is Running Out (song)|Time is Running Out]] during the [[Absolution (album)|Absolution]] recording.<ref name="sgabsolution">{{cite |title=SG used on Hysteria|desc=Gibson SG used on Absolution|author=UG Team|url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/muses_matt_bellamy_talks.html|domain=ultimate-guitar.com}}</ref> | This SG was later used in [[Hysteria (song)|Hysteria]] and [[Time is Running Out (song)|Time is Running Out]] during the [[Absolution (album)|Absolution]] recording.<ref name="sgabsolution">{{cite |title=SG used on Hysteria|desc=Gibson SG used on Absolution|author=UG Team|url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/muses_matt_bellamy_talks.html|domain=ultimate-guitar.com}}</ref> | ||
====Songs Used For==== | ====Songs Used For==== | ||
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[[Image:Matt's Mirror SG.jpg|thumb|Matt's custom finish SG-X]] | [[Image:Matt's Mirror SG.jpg|thumb|Matt's custom finish SG-X]] | ||
{{Guitarbox | | {{Guitarbox | | ||
| Name = | | Name = SG X<ref name="sgx">{{cite |title=SG X Specifications |desc=SG X Specifications | ||
|date=2011 |author=Still Kickin Music |url=http://blog.stillkickinmusic.com/2011/10/gibson-sg-x-everything-you-never-wanted.html }}</ref> | |date=2011 |author=Still Kickin Music |url=http://blog.stillkickinmusic.com/2011/10/gibson-sg-x-everything-you-never-wanted.html }}</ref> | ||
| Manufacturer = [[Gibson]] | | Manufacturer = [[Gibson]] | ||
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Matt's SG-X also had a custom chrome/mirror finish on the guitar. | Matt's SG-X also had a custom chrome/mirror finish on the guitar. | ||
The broken SG X with it's missing headstock, the Midi pickup and the bridge was showcased at the MUSEum between 2015 and 2017 during the Drones 360 and the NA Summer Amphitheatre tours. | |||
====Songs Used For==== | ====Songs Used For==== | ||
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*[[Unintended (song)|Unintended]] | *[[Unintended (song)|Unintended]] | ||
=Black Gibson SG | == Gibson SG X Gallery == | ||
[[Image: | <gallery> | ||
File:MattSGX1.jpg | |||
File:MattSGX2.jpg | |||
File:MattSGX3.jpg | |||
File:MUSEum West Palm Beach22.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
=Black Gibson SG Junior= | |||
[[Image:SGBlkJunior2.jpg|thumb|Black Gibson Junior]] | |||
[[File:SGBlkMorgan1.jpg|thumb|right|Morgan with the Gibson Junior]] | |||
{{Guitarbox | | {{Guitarbox | | ||
| Name = | | Name = SG Junior | ||
| Manufacturer = [[Gibson]] | | Manufacturer = [[Gibson]] | ||
| Used = [[Sydney Showground 2010 - 22nd (gig)|2010-01-22]] — [[Perth Claremont Showgrounds 2010 (gig)|2010-01-31]] | | Used = [[Sydney Showground 2010 - 22nd (gig)|2010-01-22]] — [[Perth Claremont Showgrounds 2010 (gig)|2010-01-31]] | ||
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| Neck = Set | | Neck = Set | ||
| BodyCovering = Black paint with chrome plating finish | | BodyCovering = Black paint with chrome plating finish | ||
| Wood = '''Body''': Mahogany<br />'''Neck''': Mahogany<br />'''Fretboard''': Rosewood (Rounded 22 frets, white dot inlays) | | Wood = '''Body''': Mahogany<br />'''Neck''': Mahogany<br />'''Fretboard''': Rosewood (Rounded 22 frets, white pearl dot inlays) | ||
| Bridge = Tune-O-Matic | | Bridge = Tune-O-Matic | ||
| Electronics = Two Volume, two tone, three-way pickup selector switch | | Electronics = Two Volume, two tone, three-way pickup selector switch | ||
| Pickups = <nowiki></nowiki> | | Pickups = <nowiki></nowiki> | ||
*'''Bridge''': | *'''Bridge''': P90 | ||
| Special = None | |||
| Special = | |||
}} | }} | ||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
Played by [[Morgan Nicholls|Nicholls]], this | Played by [[Morgan Nicholls|Nicholls]], this SG was used during the 2010 Big Day Out tour to play the rhythm guitar part in Muse's cover of [[Back in Black (song)|Back in Black]] with Nic Cester in 2010. | ||
The guitar features standard | The guitar features standard SG Junior specs and has no special circuits. | ||
====Songs Used For==== | ====Songs Used For==== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:24, 9 August 2019
This page contains information about all three Gibson SG guitars used by Matt and Morgan Nicholls. Both of Bellamy's Gibsons were destroyed, while Morgan only played his in 2010, during the 5 Big Day Out dates. Both guitars used by Bellamy were destroyed while the faith of Morgan's guitar is unknown.
Red Gibson SG/LP
| SG/Les Paul with Deluxe Lyre Vibrola | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Gibson |
| Used | 2000-??-?? — 2001-??-?? ; 2003 (In Studio Use) |
| Body type | Fixed |
| Neck joint | Set |
| Body covering | Red paint |
| Wood | Body: Mahogany (Sculptured) Neck: Mahogany Fretboard: Rosewood (1960 slim-taper, 22 frets, pearloid trapezoid inlay) |
| Bridge | Deluxe Lyre Vibrola/ABR (with vintage style tuners) |
| Electronics | Two volume, two tone, three-way pickup selector switch |
| Pickup(s) |
|
| Special circuits | Roland GK2 MIDI pickup internal kit |
Background
This is a 1962 special edition of the classic Gibson SG model. It features standard Gibson Les Paul specs but looks like an SG and includes a Deluxe Lyre Vibrola tremolo. It also had a Roland GK-2 Guitar Synth Midi pickup fitted on. It was prodominently used live in 2000.
The guitar has a scale length of 24 3/4" and nut width of 1 11/16".
This SG was later used in Hysteria and Time is Running Out during the Absolution recording.[1]
Songs Used For
- Cave
- Falling Down
- Fillip
- Minimum
- Muscle Museum
- Screenager
- Time is Running Out (recording)
- Hysteria (recording)
Gibson SG/Les Paul Gallery
Mirror Gibson SG-X
| SG X[2] | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Gibson |
| Used | 1999-??-?? — 2000-??-?? |
| Body type | Fixed |
| Neck joint | Set |
| Body covering | Mirror/Chrome finish |
| Wood | Body: Mahogany Neck: Mahogany Fretboard: Rosewood (Rounded, 24 frets, white dot inlays) |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic |
| Electronics | One volume, one tone, three-way pickup selector switch |
| Pickup(s) |
|
| Special circuits | Roland GK2 MIDI pickup internal kit |
Background
This guitar was used live between 1999 and 2000 for Showbiz touring. Like the red SG/LP, it featured a Roland GK-2 Midi pickup installed. Apart from that, it featured standard Gibson SG X specs.
Matt's SG-X also had a custom chrome/mirror finish on the guitar.
The broken SG X with it's missing headstock, the Midi pickup and the bridge was showcased at the MUSEum between 2015 and 2017 during the Drones 360 and the NA Summer Amphitheatre tours.
Songs Used For
Gibson SG X Gallery
Black Gibson SG Junior
| SG Junior | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Gibson |
| Used | 2010-01-22 — 2010-01-31 |
| Body type | Fixed |
| Neck joint | Set |
| Body covering | Black paint with chrome plating finish |
| Wood | Body: Mahogany Neck: Mahogany Fretboard: Rosewood (Rounded 22 frets, white pearl dot inlays) |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic |
| Electronics | Two Volume, two tone, three-way pickup selector switch |
| Pickup(s) |
|
| Special circuits | None |
Background
Played by Nicholls, this SG was used during the 2010 Big Day Out tour to play the rhythm guitar part in Muse's cover of Back in Black with Nic Cester in 2010.
The guitar features standard SG Junior specs and has no special circuits.
Songs Used For
References
- ↑ SG used on Hysteria. Retrieved from Crikey. Need a domain here, kthnxbye.
- ↑ SG X Specifications (2011). Retrieved from Crikey. Need a domain here, kthnxbye.