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{{Guitarbox
{{Guitarbox
| Name = M1D1 Blue
| Name = M1D1 Blue
| Manufacturer = [[Manson Guitars]]
| Manufacturer = [[Manson Guitars]]
| Used = [[Houston_Toyota_Center_2019_(gig) |2019-02-22]]—
| Used = Never used
| Body = Solid
| Body = Solid
| Neck = Bolt-on
| Neck = Bolt-on
| BodyCovering = Blue paint  
| BodyCovering = Blue paint  
| Wood = '''Body:''' Currently unknown <br/>'''Neck:''' Roast flame maple <br/>'''Fingerboard''': Rosewood (22 frets)
| Wood = '''Body:''' Likely Swamp Ash <br/>'''Neck:''' Roast flame maple <br/>'''Fingerboard''': Rosewood (22 frets)
| Bridge =  Fixed with Graph-Tech Saddles
| Bridge =  Gotoh Bridge
| Electronics = One volume, one tone, 3-way toggle pickup selector
| Electronics = One volume, one tone, 3-way toggle pickup selector, Whammy, Sustainiac
| Pickups = '''Neck''': Sustainiac Humbucker <br/>'''Bridge''': Psychopaf PF-1
| Pickups = '''Neck''': Sustainiac Humbucker <br/>'''Bridge''': Psychopaf PF-1
| Special = <nowiki></nowiki>
| Special = <nowiki></nowiki>
*X-Y Midi Screen Controller used for a built-in Whammy V circuit
*X-Y Midi Screen Controller used for a built-in Whammy V circuit
*LED Lights around entire guitar
*On/off switch for the Whammy circuit  
*On/off switch for the Whammy circuit (prototype only)
| Manson = 1
| Manson = 1
}}
}}
[[File:M1D1BluCircuit.jpg| thumb | right | Internal Circuits]]


== Background ==
== Background ==


This guitar is similar to the [[Manson M1D1 Stealth|Manson M1D1 Stealth]] except that it features a built-in Whammy pedal, controlled by the X-Y Screen. The whammy can be played with no external midi needed. Another difference compared to the M1D1 stealth is that the guitar features a Humbucker Sustainiac Pickup at the neck rather than a single coil and is the first Midi guitar built for Matt that features the Sustainiac Humbucker.  Visually, it shares a similar appearance to the [[Manson TronCaster]], with LED lights surrounding the edge of the guitar. A demo video, posted on Manson Guitar Works' Instagram, can be seen [https://www.instagram.com/p/B-w_bE-HufD/ here].
This guitar is similar to the [[Manson_M1D1_Blue|Manson M1D1 Blue]] except that it features a built-in Whammy pedal, controlled by the X-Y Screen. The whammy can be played with no external midi needed. A demo video, posted on Manson Guitar Works' Instagram, can be seen [https://www.instagram.com/p/B-w_bE-HufD/ here].


The guitar, hardware wise, features standard tuning pegs, custom Manson aluminium tone and volume knobs and an alloy X-Y pad frame. The prototype also featured an on/off switch for the Whammy, located underneath the Sustainiac pickup. The switch was removed for the main guitar.
This guitar is likely the end result of the much speculated and rumoured [[Upcoming 'Patented' Manson Guitar | Patented MID1 Manson]] featuring and inbuilt Whammy controller, though few thought it would be a Manson with an actual whammy pedal built into it.


A photo (see gallery) of the production of this guitar together with the [[Manson_MB-1_Blue |Manson MB-1 Blue]] at Manson Guitar Works leads to the asumption, that Matt got two identical guitars delivered.
The guitar, hardware wise, features standard tuning pegs, custom Manson aluminium tone and volume knobs and an alloy X-Y pad frame. The prototype also features an YES/NO switch for the Whammy, located at the lower horn. This YES/NO switch probably operates similar to those seen on other guitars - muting the main guitar signal from the strings until the whammy is activated. According to Tim Stark's post on MGW, " Touching the Screen also turned the guitar signal 'On' "
seen here:  https://www.facebook.com/mansonguitarworks/videos/148147139967604/]


== Touring ==
== Touring ==


This guitar first appeared at the first night of the [[Simulation Theory Tour |Simulation Theory World Tour 2019]] at the [[Houston_Toyota_Center_2019_(gig)|Toyota Center Houston]] gig. It was used exclusively for [[Break It to Me (song)|Break It To Me]] as the built-in Whammy allowed Bellamy to play the pitch-shifted solo without having to rely on a foot pedal, controlling the Whammy via the X-Y pad.  
The guitar has never been used live. Had it been used it would have likely been used exclusively for [[Break It to Me (song)|Break It To Me]], as the built-in Whammy would allow Matt to play the pitch-shifted solo without having to rely on a foot pedal, controlling the Whammy via the X-Y pad where it can go from -2 octaves to +2 octaves (or any other setting programmed) on the X-Y pad.  
 
The guitar is labeled by Matt's tech as "3" and "Drop B"
According to a reply in the comments on a Manson Guitar Works Facebook post, it was delivered to Matt and "used right at the end of [[Simulation Theory World Tour|the tour]], it's constant development for us all, even mid tour!". It may have been used as a backup or during rehearsals, but contrary to the comment it never appeared on stage during the tour.
 
==== Songs used for ====
 
[[Break It to Me (song)|Break It To Me]]


== M1D1 Blue Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Blue Midi 2.jpeg
File:Manson Blue Production.jpg
File:M1D1Blu1.jpg
File:M1D1Blu2.jpg
File:M1D1Blu Main.jpg | Prototype
File:M1D1BluCircuit.jpg | Guitar circuitry
</gallery>
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Latest revision as of 10:38, 17 September 2024

Manson M1D1 Blue
M1D1 Blue
Manufacturer Manson Guitars
Used Never used
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Blue paint
Wood Body: Likely Swamp Ash
Neck: Roast flame maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood (22 frets)
Bridge Gotoh Bridge
Electronics One volume, one tone, 3-way toggle pickup selector, Whammy, Sustainiac
Pickup(s) Neck: Sustainiac Humbucker
Bridge: Psychopaf PF-1
Special circuits
  • X-Y Midi Screen Controller used for a built-in Whammy V circuit
  • On/off switch for the Whammy circuit
Internal Circuits

Background

This guitar is similar to the Manson M1D1 Blue except that it features a built-in Whammy pedal, controlled by the X-Y Screen. The whammy can be played with no external midi needed. A demo video, posted on Manson Guitar Works' Instagram, can be seen here.

This guitar is likely the end result of the much speculated and rumoured Patented MID1 Manson featuring and inbuilt Whammy controller, though few thought it would be a Manson with an actual whammy pedal built into it.

The guitar, hardware wise, features standard tuning pegs, custom Manson aluminium tone and volume knobs and an alloy X-Y pad frame. The prototype also features an YES/NO switch for the Whammy, located at the lower horn. This YES/NO switch probably operates similar to those seen on other guitars - muting the main guitar signal from the strings until the whammy is activated. According to Tim Stark's post on MGW, " Touching the Screen also turned the guitar signal 'On' " seen here: https://www.facebook.com/mansonguitarworks/videos/148147139967604/]

Touring

The guitar has never been used live. Had it been used it would have likely been used exclusively for Break It To Me, as the built-in Whammy would allow Matt to play the pitch-shifted solo without having to rely on a foot pedal, controlling the Whammy via the X-Y pad where it can go from -2 octaves to +2 octaves (or any other setting programmed) on the X-Y pad.

According to a reply in the comments on a Manson Guitar Works Facebook post, it was delivered to Matt and "used right at the end of the tour, it's constant development for us all, even mid tour!". It may have been used as a backup or during rehearsals, but contrary to the comment it never appeared on stage during the tour.


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