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= Chrome Whammy=
= Chrome FR # 1 =
 
[[File:Chrome_whammy_manson_4.jpg | thumb  | right|Manson Chrome FR #1]]
[[File:Chrome_whammy_manson_4.jpg | thumb  | right|Manson Chrome FR]]
 
{{Guitarbox
{{Guitarbox
| Name = Chrome FR
| Name = Chrome FR #1
| Manufacturer = [[Manson Guitars]]
| Manufacturer = [[Manson Guitars]]
| Used = [[West_Palm_Beach_Perfect_Vodka_Amphitheatre_2017_(gig) |20th May 2017]]—
| Used = [[Orlando Amway Center 2017 (gig)|2017-05-18]] — [[London O2 Arena 2023 - 2nd (gig)|2023-10-02]]
| Body = Solid
| Body = Solid
| Neck = Bolt-on
| Neck = Bolt-on
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| Wood = '''Body:''' Mahogany <br/>'''Neck:'''  Maple <br/>'''Fingerboard''': Rosewood (22 frets)
| Wood = '''Body:''' Mahogany <br/>'''Neck:'''  Maple <br/>'''Fingerboard''': Rosewood (22 frets)
| Bridge = Floyd Rose Tremolo System
| Bridge = Floyd Rose Tremolo System
| Electronics = One volume, 2 way Switch, 3-way toggle pickup selector, Kill Switch(?)
| Electronics = 3-way toggle pickup selector, one volume
| Pickups = '''Neck''': Sustainiac <br/>'''Bridge''': Manson MBK-2 (covered) / Manson MBK-2 (uncovered)
| Pickups = '''Neck''': [[Sustainiac Infinite Sustain System|Sustainiac]] <br/>'''Bridge''': Manson MBK-2 (covered)
| Special = YES/NO switch turns the tremolo arm into a Digitech Whammy controller for pitch shifting
| Special = <nowiki></nowiki>
*2-way toggle  YES/NO switch reverses kill switch functionality
* mini kill button
}}
}}


== Background ==
== Background ==


This guitar is almost identical to the [[Manson Matt Black FR]], except it's covered in dark chrome colour. The guitar's been seen with both a covered and an uncovered MBK-2 pickup. It is likely that one of them is in Rig A and another in Rig B. Both FR guitar models have the new Floyd Rose whammy controller system.  
This guitar is almost identical to the [[Manson Matt Black FR]], except it's covered in dark chrome colour. It features the old Manson logo.  


The YES/NO switch sits in place of the tone control knob. This could be the rumoured new feature referred to in the [[Upcoming 'Patented' Manson Guitar | Patented MID1 Manson]].
The YES/NO switch sits in place of the tone control knob.  
This was previously thought to be an on/off switch to control the rumoured integrated whammy control on the [[Upcoming 'Patented' Manson Guitar | Patented MID1 Manson]], this pitch shift effect was instead achieved by using the Floyd Rose with the Sustainiac on Harmonic mode
The YES/NO switch simply reverses the kill switch functionality. This means the guitar is 'muted' and flicking the killswitch on the top horn activates the guitar signal when switched to "NO". This is bypassed and the killswitch functions as normal when set to "YES".


These guitar body shapes mark a departure from previous Mansons Matt used that feature a Floyd Rose system, as they do not have the rounded "Lozenge" shape, as seen on the likes of the [[Manson Chrome Bomber | Chrome Bomber]] and the [[Stealth Bomber]] models.
These guitar body shapes mark a departure from previous Mansons Matt used that feature a Floyd Rose system, as they do not have the rounded "Lozenge" shape, as seen on the likes of the [[Manson Chrome Bomber | Chrome Bomber]] and the [[Stealth Bomber]] models.


The Chrome FR is labeled by Matt's tech as "8" and "Standard"
== Touring ==


It has been used live since Muse started touring US amphitheatres in 2017.
The Chrome FR #1 is primarily used for songs in standard tuning and that require a whammy bar. It's labeled by Matt's tech as "6" and "Standard". It has been used live since [[Orlando Amway Center 2017 (gig)|May 2017]] and stayed in the NA rig until [[Las Vegas Fremont Street 2017 (gig)|September 2017]] before its duplicate the Chrome FR #2 took its place. The Chrome FR #1 was then used for the shows in Asia/Pacific in the end of 2017 before being placed in the EU rig starting with [[Paris Cigale 2018 (gig)|La Cigale 2018]]. It was only used in Europe since, until [[London O2 Arena 2023 - 2nd (gig)|London in 2023]].


==== Songs used for ====
==== Songs used for ====
*[[Bliss (song) | Bliss]]
*[[Compliance (song) | Compliance]]
*[[Euphoria (song)|Euphoria]] (Performance video)
*[[Hungry Like the Wolf (song)|Hungry Like the Wolf]]
*[[Hysteria (song) |Hysteria]]
*[[Interlude (song) | Interlude]]
*[[Knights of Cydonia (song) | Knights of Cydonia]]
*[[Minimum (song)|Minimum]]
*[[Pressure (song) | Pressure]]
*[[Thought Contagion (song)|Thought Contagion]]
*[[Will of the People (song)|Will of the People]]
*[[You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween (song)|You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween]]


The Chrome FR is used for songs with standard tuning requiring the use of a whammy bar.
= Chrome FR # 2 =
[[File:ChromeFR-2.png|thumb|right|Manson Chrome FR #2 at the [[Anaheim Convention Center 2017 (gig)|Blizzcon 2017]]]]
[[File:ChromeFR-2 close.png|thumb|right|Manson Chrome FR #2 at the [[Napa Valley Expo 2018 (gig)|Bottlerock festival in 2018]]]]
{{Guitarbox
| Name = Chrome FR #2
| Manufacturer = [[Manson Guitars]]
| Used = [[Anaheim Convention Center 2017 (gig)|2017-11-04]] — [[Toluca de Lerdo Foro Pegaso 2023 (gig)|2023-11-04]]
| Body = Solid
| Neck = Bolt-on
| BodyCovering = Dark Chrome
| Wood = '''Body:''' Mahogany <br/>'''Neck:'''  Maple <br/>'''Fingerboard''': Rosewood (22 frets)
| Bridge = Floyd Rose Tremolo System
| Electronics =  3-way toggle pickup selector, one volume
| Pickups = '''Neck''': [[Sustainiac Infinite Sustain System|Sustainiac]] <br/>'''Bridge''': Manson MBK-2 (uncovered)
| Special = <nowiki></nowiki>
*2-way toggle  YES/NO switch reverses kill switch functionality
* mini kill button
}}
 
== Background ==
 
This guitar is almost identical to the Chrome FR #1, except it features an uncovered MBK-2 bridge.  


== Touring ==
The Chrome FR #2 is also used for songs in standard tuning and that require a whammy bar. It has been used live since the [[Anaheim Convention Center 2017 (gig)|Blizzcon 2017]] for almost all shows outside Europe until [[Toluca de Lerdo Foro Pegaso 2023 (gig)|Mexico in 2023]].
==== Songs used for ====
*[[Bliss (song) | Bliss]]
*[[Bliss (song) | Bliss]]
*[[Compliance (song) | Compliance]]
*[[Hysteria (song) |Hysteria]]
*[[Hysteria (song) |Hysteria]]
*[[Interlude (song) | Interlude]]
*[[Knights of Cydonia (song) | Knights of Cydonia]]
*[[Knights of Cydonia (song) | Knights of Cydonia]]
*[[Minimum (song)|Minimum]]
*[[Pressure (song) | Pressure]]
*[[Thought Contagion (song)|Thought Contagion]]
*[[Thought Contagion (song)|Thought Contagion]]
*[[Will of the People (song)|Will of the People]]
*[[You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween (song)|You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween]]


=== Chrome FR Gallery ===
== Chrome FR Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Chrome_whammy_manson_1.jpg
File:Chrome_whammy_manson_1.jpg|Chrome FR #1
File:Chrome_whammy_manson_2.jpg
File:Chrome_whammy_manson_2.jpg|Chrome FR #1
File:Chrome_whammy_manson_3.jpg  
File:Chrome_whammy_manson_3.jpg|Chrome FR #1
File:ChromeFR5.jpg|Chrome FR #1
File:ChromeFR4.jpg|Chrome FR #2
</gallery>
</gallery>
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Latest revision as of 09:06, 11 November 2023

Chrome FR # 1

Manson Chrome FR #1
Chrome FR #1
Manufacturer Manson Guitars
Used 2017-05-18 — 2023-10-02
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Dark Chrome
Wood Body: Mahogany
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood (22 frets)
Bridge Floyd Rose Tremolo System
Electronics 3-way toggle pickup selector, one volume
Pickup(s) Neck: Sustainiac
Bridge: Manson MBK-2 (covered)
Special circuits
  • 2-way toggle YES/NO switch reverses kill switch functionality
  • mini kill button

Background

This guitar is almost identical to the Manson Matt Black FR, except it's covered in dark chrome colour. It features the old Manson logo.

The YES/NO switch sits in place of the tone control knob. This was previously thought to be an on/off switch to control the rumoured integrated whammy control on the Patented MID1 Manson, this pitch shift effect was instead achieved by using the Floyd Rose with the Sustainiac on Harmonic mode The YES/NO switch simply reverses the kill switch functionality. This means the guitar is 'muted' and flicking the killswitch on the top horn activates the guitar signal when switched to "NO". This is bypassed and the killswitch functions as normal when set to "YES".

These guitar body shapes mark a departure from previous Mansons Matt used that feature a Floyd Rose system, as they do not have the rounded "Lozenge" shape, as seen on the likes of the Chrome Bomber and the Stealth Bomber models.

Touring

The Chrome FR #1 is primarily used for songs in standard tuning and that require a whammy bar. It's labeled by Matt's tech as "6" and "Standard". It has been used live since May 2017 and stayed in the NA rig until September 2017 before its duplicate the Chrome FR #2 took its place. The Chrome FR #1 was then used for the shows in Asia/Pacific in the end of 2017 before being placed in the EU rig starting with La Cigale 2018. It was only used in Europe since, until London in 2023.

Songs used for

Chrome FR # 2

Manson Chrome FR #2 at the Blizzcon 2017
Manson Chrome FR #2 at the Bottlerock festival in 2018
Chrome FR #2
Manufacturer Manson Guitars
Used 2017-11-04 — 2023-11-04
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Dark Chrome
Wood Body: Mahogany
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood (22 frets)
Bridge Floyd Rose Tremolo System
Electronics 3-way toggle pickup selector, one volume
Pickup(s) Neck: Sustainiac
Bridge: Manson MBK-2 (uncovered)
Special circuits
  • 2-way toggle YES/NO switch reverses kill switch functionality
  • mini kill button

Background

This guitar is almost identical to the Chrome FR #1, except it features an uncovered MBK-2 bridge.

Touring

The Chrome FR #2 is also used for songs in standard tuning and that require a whammy bar. It has been used live since the Blizzcon 2017 for almost all shows outside Europe until Mexico in 2023.

Songs used for

Chrome FR Gallery

  • Chrome FR #1

  • Chrome FR #1

  • Chrome FR #1

  • Chrome FR #1

  • Chrome FR #2


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