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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. | 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 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 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. | ||
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[[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. | [[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 hasn't been used live since though it was used during the recording of Simulation Theory. | 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 hasn't been used live since, though it was used during the recording of Simulation Theory and possibly Will of the People as well. | ||
The Aluminium Strat was marked "6" by Matt's guitar tech. | The Aluminium Strat was marked "6" by Matt's guitar tech. | ||
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File:Silver mirror strat 2.jpg | Fender Aluminium Strat | File:Silver mirror strat 2.jpg | Fender Aluminium Strat | ||
File:2018-30-10 Muse.jpg | Recording Simulation Theory | File:2018-30-10 Muse.jpg | Recording Simulation Theory | ||
File:2021-23-04_DomFloyd.jpg | In the guitar rack during the recording of | File:2021-23-04_DomFloyd.jpg | In the guitar rack during the recording of Will of the People | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Latest revision as of 13:13, 15 August 2023
| Aluminium Stratocaster | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fender |
| Used | 15-03-2015 – 18-12-2017 ; 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 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 hasn't been used live since, though it was used during the recording of Simulation Theory and possibly Will of the People as well.
The Aluminium Strat was marked "6" by Matt's guitar tech.
Songs used for
- Agitated
- Hyper Music
- Knights of Cydonia (One Occasion)
- The Globalist
- The Groove
- Break It to Me (Recording - Presumably)
Fender Aluminium Strat Gallery
Fender Aluminium Strat
Fender Aluminium Strat
Recording Simulation Theory
In the guitar rack during the recording of Will of the People
