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[[Image:sglp.jpg|right|thumb|Gibson SG]]
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=
[[File:SGLPLrg.jpg|right|thumb|Red Gibson SG with Vibrola]]
[[File:SGLPClose.jpg|thumb|right|Close-up of the body]]
{{Guitarbox |
{{Guitarbox |
| Name = SG/Les Paul with Deluxe Lyre Vibrola<ref name="redsg">{{cite |title=SG/Les Paul with Deluxe Lyre Vibrola |desc=Specifications
| Name = SG/Les Paul with Deluxe Lyre Vibrola
|date=2006 |author=Everything SG |url=http://everythingsg.com/discontinued_models.htm#sglyre |domain=everythingsg.com}}</ref>
| Manufacturer = [[Gibson]]
| Manufacturer = [[Gibson]]
| Used = 2000 — ?
| Used = 2000-??-?? — 2001-??-?? ; 2003 (In Studio Use)
| Body = Fixed
| Body = Fixed
| Neck = Set
| Neck = Set
| BodyCovering = Nickel hardware
| BodyCovering = Red paint
| Wood = '''Body''': mahogany (sculptured)<br />'''Neck''': mahogany<br />'''Fretboard''': rosewood (1960 slim-taper, 22 frets, pearloid trapezoid inlay)
| Wood = '''Body''': Mahogany (Sculptured)<br />'''Neck''': Mahogany<br />'''Fretboard''': Rosewood (1960 slim-taper, 22 frets, pearloid trapezoid inlay)
| Bridge = Deluxe Lyre vibrola/ABR (with vintage style tuners)
| Bridge = Deluxe Lyre Vibrola/ABR (with vintage style tuners)
| Electronics = Two volume, two tone, three-way switch
| Electronics = Two volume, two tone, three-way pickup selector switch
| Pickups = <nowiki></nowiki>
| Pickups = <nowiki></nowiki>
*'''Neck/brdige''': 2 '57 Classic humbuckers
*'''Neck/brdige''': Two '57 Classic Humbuckers
*[[Roland GK-2a Guitar Synthesizer Driver|Roland GK2 MIDI]] pickup
*[[Roland GK-2a Guitar Synthesizer Driver|Roland GK2 Midi pickup]]
| Special = Roland GK2 MIDI pickup internal kit
| Special = Roland GK2 MIDI pickup internal kit
}}
}}
It is a special edition of the classic Gibson SG model. This guitar was also used in [[Hysteria (song)|Hysteria]] during the [[Absolution (album)|Absolution]] recording<ref name="nocite">{{nocite}}</ref>. Has scale length of 24 3/4" and nut width of 1 11/16".


==Songs Used For==
== 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 (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====
*[[Cave (song)|Cave]]
*[[Cave (song)|Cave]]
*[[Falling Down (song)|Falling Down]]
*[[Falling Down (song)|Falling Down]]
*[[Fillip (song)|Fillip]]
*[[Minimum (song)|Minimum]]
*[[Muscle Museum (song)|Muscle Museum]]
*[[Muscle Museum (song)|Muscle Museum]]
*[[Fillip (song)|Fillip]]
*[[Screenager (song)|Screenager]]
*[[Time is Running Out (song)|Time is Running Out]] (recording)
*[[Hysteria (song)|Hysteria]] (recording)


==Gibson SG/Les Paul Gallery==
<gallery>
File:MattSGLP4.jpg
File:MattSGLP3.jpg
File:MattSGLP1.jpg
File:MattSGLP2.jpg
</gallery>


 
=Mirror Gibson SG-X=
[[Image:Matt's Mirror SG.jpg|thumb|SG-X]]
[[File:SGX.jpg|thumb|right|Gibson SG-X]]
[[Image:Matt's Mirror SG.jpg|thumb|Matt's custom finish SG-X]]
{{Guitarbox |
{{Guitarbox |
| Name = Gibson SG X<ref name="sgx">{{cite |title=SG X |desc=Specifications
| Name = SG X<ref name="sgx">{{cite |title=SG X Specifications |desc=SG X Specifications
|date=2006 |author=Everything SG |url=http://everythingsg.com/discontinued_models.htm#sgx |domain=everythingsg.com }}</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]]
| Used = 2000 — ?
| Used = 1999-??-?? — 2000-??-??
| Body = Fixed
| Body = Fixed
| Neck = Set
| Neck = Set
| BodyCovering = Mirror, chrome finish
| BodyCovering = Mirror/Chrome finish
| Wood = '''Body''': mahogany<br />'''Neck''': mahogany<br />'''Fretboard''': rosewood (rounded, 24 frets, dot inlays)
| Wood = '''Body''': Mahogany<br />'''Neck''': Mahogany<br />'''Fretboard''': Rosewood (Rounded, 24 frets, white dot inlays)
| Bridge = Tune-o-Matic
| Bridge = Tune-O-Matic
| Electronics = One volume, one tone, three-way switch
| Electronics = One volume, one tone, three-way pickup selector switch
| Pickups = <nowiki></nowiki>
| Pickups = <nowiki></nowiki>
*'''Bridge''': 500T ceramic magnet humbucker
*'''Bridge''': 500T Ceramic Magnet Humbucker
*[[Roland GK-2a Guitar Synthesizer Driver|Roland GK2 MIDI]] pickup
*[[Roland GK-2a Guitar Synthesizer Driver|Roland GK2 Midi pickup]]
| Special = Roland GK2 MIDI pickup kit
| Special = Roland GK2 MIDI pickup internal kit
}}
}}
[[Matthew Bellamy|Bellamy]] used two SGs guitar during 1999 and 2000 [[Showbiz (album)|Showbiz]] tours.


==Songs Used For==
== 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====
 
*[[Agitated (song)|Agitated]]
*[[Fillip (song)|Fillip]]
*[[Minimum (song)|Minimum]]
*[[Minimum (song)|Minimum]]
*[[Showbiz (song)|Showbiz]]
*[[Unintended (song)|Unintended]]
*[[Unintended (song)|Unintended]]
*[[Fillip (song)|Fillip]]


== Gibson SG X Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:MattSGX1.jpg
File:MattSGX2.jpg
File:MattSGX3.jpg
File:MUSEum West Palm Beach22.jpg
</gallery>


[[Image:SG- Special.jpg|thumb|Gibson USA SG Special]]
=Black Gibson SG Junior=
[[Image:SGBlkJunior2.jpg|thumb|Black Gibson Junior]]
[[File:SGBlkMorgan1.jpg|thumb|right|Morgan with the Gibson Junior]]
{{Guitarbox |
{{Guitarbox |
| Name = Gibson USA SG Special
| Name = SG Junior
| Manufacturer = [[Gibson]]
| Manufacturer = [[Gibson]]
| Used = 2010-present
| Used = [[Sydney Showground 2010 - 22nd (gig)|2010-01-22]] — [[Perth Claremont Showgrounds 2010 (gig)|2010-01-31]]
| Body = Fixed
| Body = Fixed
| Neck = Set
| Neck = Set
| BodyCovering = Chrome plating finish
| BodyCovering = Black paint with chrome plating finish
| Wood = '''Body''': mahogany<br />'''Neck''': mahogany<br />'''Fretboard''': rosewood (rounded 22 frets, 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 switch
| Electronics = Two Volume, two tone, three-way pickup selector switch
| Pickups = <nowiki></nowiki>
| Pickups = <nowiki></nowiki>
*'''Bridge''': 490T Humbucker
*'''Bridge''': P90
*'''Neck''': 490R Humbucker
| Special = None
| Special = None
}}
}}
[[Morgan Nicholls|Nicholls]] used the Gibson USA SG Special to play the rhythm guitar part in Muse cover of [[Back in Black (song)|Back in Black]] during the Big Day Out tour in 2010.
 
== Background ==
 
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 SG Junior specs and has no special circuits.
 
====Songs Used For====
 
*[[Back in Black (song)|Back in Black]]
 
==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

Red Gibson SG with Vibrola
Close-up of the body
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

Gibson SG/Les Paul Gallery

  • MattSGLP4.jpg
  • MattSGLP3.jpg
  • MattSGLP1.jpg
  • MattSGLP2.jpg

Mirror Gibson SG-X

Gibson SG-X
Matt's custom finish 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

  • MattSGX1.jpg
  • MattSGX2.jpg
  • MattSGX3.jpg
  • MUSEum West Palm Beach22.jpg

Black Gibson SG Junior

Black Gibson Junior
Morgan with the Gibson 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)
  • Bridge: P90
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

  1. ↑ SG used on Hysteria. Retrieved from Crikey. Need a domain here, kthnxbye.
  2. ↑ SG X Specifications (2011). Retrieved from Crikey. Need a domain here, kthnxbye.


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