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[[Image:1000963zo5.jpg|thumb|right|[[Lisbon Praça de Touros do Campo Pequeno 2006 (gig)|Lisbon gig]], during "Hoodoo"]]
This page contains all regular Fender Stratocasters used by both Matt and Chris. The page does not contain the [[Fender Aluminum Stratocaster]], the [[Fender Aloha Stratocaster]] and the [[Fender Tom Morello Signature Stratocaster]], as they are special models.
= White Stratocaster =
[[File:MattWhiteStrat.jpg | thumb | right | Matt with the white Stratocaster during rehearsals in Kyoto, Japan, 2001]]
{{Guitarbox
| Name = Stratocaster
| Manufacturer = [[Fender]]
| Used = 2001-??-??
| Body = Solid
| BodyCovering = White paint
| Neck = Bolt-on
| Wood = '''Body''': Unknown<br />'''Neck''': Maple<br />'''Fingerboard''': Rosewood
| Bridge = Fender Tremolo
| Electronics = One volume, two tone, five-way pickup selector switch
| Pickups = 3x single coil
| Special = None
}}
 
This Stratocaster was seen being played by Matt in Osaka, Kyoto Japan, in 2001.
 
It was also seen in the Japan Origin of Symmetry premier gigs DVD, where it was used in rehearsals for [[Unintended (song)|Unintended]]
 
==== Songs used for ====
 
* [[Unintended (song)|Unintended]] (Live)
= Black Stratocaster =
[[File:1000963zo5.jpg|thumb|right|Chris during Hoodoo at the [[Lisbon Praça de Touros do Campo Pequeno 2006 (gig)|Lisbon gig]] with his Strat]]
{{Guitarbox
| Name = Stratocaster (presumably)
| Manufacturer = [[Fender]]
| Used = [[Barakaldo Bilbao Exhibition Centre 2006 (gig)|2006-10-24]] – [[Hamburg Alsterdorfer Sporthalle 2006 (gig)|2006-11-26]]
| Body = Solid
| BodyCovering = Black paint
| Neck = Bolt-on
| Wood = '''Body''': Unknown<br />'''Neck''': Unknown<br />'''Fingerboard''': Rosewood (presumably)
| Bridge = Fender Tremolo (presumably)
| Electronics = One volume, five-way pickup selector switch (?)
| Pickups = 3x single coil (presumably)
| Special = None
}}
 
== Background ==
 
The presumed black Fender Stratocaster with matching painted headstock and white pickguard has been used by [[Christopher Wolstenholme|Chris]] during first performances of [[Hoodoo (song)|Hoodoo]] in 2006, being first used in [[Barakaldo Bilbao Exhibition Centre 2006 (gig)|Bilbao]], before he switched to the [[PRS]].
 
Allthough it appears to be a Stratocaster, it has a Telecaster headstock and looks like it has different switches and knobs. It's possible this could've been a custom [[Manson Guitars|Manson]], allthough this still remains unknown.
 
==== Songs used for ====
 
* [[Hoodoo (song)|Hoodoo]] (Live - Chris)
= Sunburst Stratocaster =
[[File:MattStratT2L.png|thumb|right|Bellamy using the Sunburst Strat while recording Animals on The 2nd Law]]
[[File:ChrisSunStrat.jpg | thumb | right | Chris with the sunburst Stratocaster]]
{{Guitarbox
| Name = Stratocaster
| Manufacturer = [[Fender]]
| Used = [[Coventry Ricoh Arena 2013 (gig)|2013-05-22]] – [[London Emirates Stadium 2013 - 26th (gig)|2013-05-26]] ; 2012 (In Studio Use)
| Body = Solid
| BodyCovering = Sunburst paint
| Neck = Bolt-on
| Wood = '''Body''': Unknown<br />'''Neck''': Maple<br />'''Fingerboard''': Rosewood
| Bridge = Fender Tremolo
| Electronics = One volume, two tone, five-way pickup selector switch
| Pickups = 3x single coil
| Special = None
}}
 
== Background ==
 
The sunburst Stratocaster was first seen during the making of [[The 2nd Law (album)|The 2nd Law]]. It was used for recording the song [[Animals (song)|Animals]].
 
Additionally, the Sunburst Strat was also used by Chris live during the first few gigs of [[The Unsustainable Tour]] for [[Unintended (song) | Unintended]], [[Blackout (song) | Blackout]] and for the rhythm part of [[Guiding Light (song) | Guiding Light]].
 
==== Songs used for ====
 
* [[Animals (song)|Animals]] (Recording)
* [[Unintended (song) | Unintended]] (Live - Chris)
* [[Blackout (song) | Blackout]] (Live - Chris)
* [[Guiding Light (song) | Guiding Light]] (Live - Chris)
 
= Light Blue Stratocaster =
[[File:MattLightBluStrat.jpg|thumb|right|Light blue Strat while recording Uprising]]
[[File:2014-12-16_Background5.jpg|thumb|right|The blue Strat in the studio while recording Drones]]
{{Guitarbox
| Name = Stratocaster
| Manufacturer = [[Fender]]
| Used = 2009 ; 2014 (In Studio Use)
| Body = Solid
| BodyCovering = Light blue paint
| Neck = Bolt-on
| Wood = '''Body''': Unknown<br />'''Neck''': Maple<br />'''Fingerboard''': Maple
| Bridge = Fender Tremolo
| Electronics = One volume, two tone, five-way pickup selector switch
| Pickups = 3x single coil
| Special = None
}}


==Background==
==Background==
[[Christopher Wolstenholme|Chris]] has been seen using this guitar for [[Hoodoo (song)|Hoodoo]] since [[Barakaldo Bilbao Exhibition Centre 2006 (gig)|2006-10-24]], before he changed for the [[PRS]], which he uses currently. It's supposedly a Stratocaster, although it has a Tele headstock and it looks like it has different switches and knobs. Could be a custom [[Manson Guitars|Manson]].


In the "Making of [[Uprising (song)|Uprising]]" [[The Resistance#Pre-order downloads|pre-order download]], [[Matthew Bellamy|Matt]] can be seen using various guitars, including a Fender Stratocaster, [[Gibson]] Les Paul and the [[Glitterati Manson]], to play the guitar break; however, the Stratocaster is not the guitar featured on the final track.
First seen in the "Making of [[Uprising (song)|Uprising]]" [[The Resistance#Pre-order downloads|pre-order download]], [[Matthew Bellamy|Matt]] can be seen using various guitars, including the light blue Fender Stratocaster, to play the guitar break; however, the Stratocaster is not the guitar featured on the final track.
 
The light blue Stratocaster has been seen once again used while recording [[Drones (album)|Drones]] and was used on [[Defector (song)|Defector]] and [[The Globalist (song)|The Globalist]], and possibly a couple other songs aswell.
 
====Songs used for====


In a couple of pictures from the studio, recording The 2<sub>nd<sub> Law, Matt has been using a sunburst stratocaster.
* [[Uprising (song) | Uprising]] (Recording)
* [[The Globalist (song)|The Globalist]] (Recording)
* [[Defector (song)|Defector]] (Recording)




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Latest revision as of 23:02, 11 September 2020

This page contains all regular Fender Stratocasters used by both Matt and Chris. The page does not contain the Fender Aluminum Stratocaster, the Fender Aloha Stratocaster and the Fender Tom Morello Signature Stratocaster, as they are special models.

White Stratocaster

Matt with the white Stratocaster during rehearsals in Kyoto, Japan, 2001
Stratocaster
Manufacturer Fender
Used 2001-??-??
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering White paint
Wood Body: Unknown
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge Fender Tremolo
Electronics One volume, two tone, five-way pickup selector switch
Pickup(s) 3x single coil
Special circuits None

This Stratocaster was seen being played by Matt in Osaka, Kyoto Japan, in 2001.

It was also seen in the Japan Origin of Symmetry premier gigs DVD, where it was used in rehearsals for Unintended

Songs used for

Black Stratocaster

Chris during Hoodoo at the Lisbon gig with his Strat
Stratocaster (presumably)
Manufacturer Fender
Used 2006-10-24 – 2006-11-26
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Black paint
Wood Body: Unknown
Neck: Unknown
Fingerboard: Rosewood (presumably)
Bridge Fender Tremolo (presumably)
Electronics One volume, five-way pickup selector switch (?)
Pickup(s) 3x single coil (presumably)
Special circuits None

Background

The presumed black Fender Stratocaster with matching painted headstock and white pickguard has been used by Chris during first performances of Hoodoo in 2006, being first used in Bilbao, before he switched to the PRS.

Allthough it appears to be a Stratocaster, it has a Telecaster headstock and looks like it has different switches and knobs. It's possible this could've been a custom Manson, allthough this still remains unknown.

Songs used for

Sunburst Stratocaster

Bellamy using the Sunburst Strat while recording Animals on The 2nd Law
Chris with the sunburst Stratocaster
Stratocaster
Manufacturer Fender
Used 2013-05-22 – 2013-05-26 ; 2012 (In Studio Use)
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Sunburst paint
Wood Body: Unknown
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge Fender Tremolo
Electronics One volume, two tone, five-way pickup selector switch
Pickup(s) 3x single coil
Special circuits None

Background

The sunburst Stratocaster was first seen during the making of The 2nd Law. It was used for recording the song Animals.

Additionally, the Sunburst Strat was also used by Chris live during the first few gigs of The Unsustainable Tour for Unintended, Blackout and for the rhythm part of Guiding Light.

Songs used for

Light Blue Stratocaster

Light blue Strat while recording Uprising
The blue Strat in the studio while recording Drones
Stratocaster
Manufacturer Fender
Used 2009 ; 2014 (In Studio Use)
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Light blue paint
Wood Body: Unknown
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Maple
Bridge Fender Tremolo
Electronics One volume, two tone, five-way pickup selector switch
Pickup(s) 3x single coil
Special circuits None

Background

First seen in the "Making of Uprising" pre-order download, Matt can be seen using various guitars, including the light blue Fender Stratocaster, to play the guitar break; however, the Stratocaster is not the guitar featured on the final track.

The light blue Stratocaster has been seen once again used while recording Drones and was used on Defector and The Globalist, and possibly a couple other songs aswell.

Songs used for


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