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This is the guitar [[Matthew Bellamy]] really wanted when the [[Manson Rust Relic]] was ordered. Much like the [[Manson Bomber]] but with an internal [[Z.Vex Fuzz Factory|Fuzz Factory]] circut, [[Ibanez]] Lo Pro edge Floyd Rose Tremolo but no MIDI strip nor killswitch on this guitar. | This is the guitar [[Matthew Bellamy]] really wanted when the [[Manson Rust Relic]] was ordered. Much like the [[Manson Bomber]] but with an internal [[Z.Vex Fuzz Factory|Fuzz Factory]] circut, [[Ibanez]] Lo Pro edge Floyd Rose Tremolo but no MIDI strip nor killswitch on this guitar. | ||
== Additional Information == | == Additional Information == | ||
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== Touring == | == Touring == | ||
Matt took delivery of this guitar around the time of [[Paris Versailles Palace 2005 (gig)|Live 8 2005]]. The guitar made its live debut at [[Dundee Camperdown Park 2006 (gig) |Radio 1's Big Weekend]] on the 13th May 2006. | Matt took delivery of this guitar around the time of the [[Paris Versailles Palace 2005 (gig)|Live 8 2005 gig]]. The guitar made its live debut at [[Dundee Camperdown Park 2006 (gig) |Radio 1's Big Weekend]] on the 13th May 2006. | ||
As of the start of [[The 2nd Law (album) |The 2nd Law]] tour this guitar was only used for Knights of Cydonia. Since the [[Detroit Joe Louis Arena 2013 (gig) |Detroit 2013 gig]] Matt instead began using his [[Manson Ali Top]] for this song, so that the Chorme Bomber was then presuambly used as a back up. | As of the start of [[The 2nd Law (album) |The 2nd Law]] tour this guitar was only used for Knights of Cydonia. Since the [[Detroit Joe Louis Arena 2013 (gig) |Detroit 2013 gig]] Matt instead began using his [[Manson Ali Top]] for this song, so that the Chorme Bomber was then presuambly used as a back up. | ||
Contrary to speculation, it was seen being used live once again at the [[New York City Webster Hall 2015 (gig)| Webster Theatre gig in New York, May 8th 2015.]] | |||
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Revision as of 11:14, 15 May 2015
| Chrome Bomber | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Manson Guitars |
| Used | 2006-05-13— |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on |
| Body covering | Chrome covering from Sims Custom |
| Wood | Fingerboard: rosewood |
| Bridge | Ibanez Lo Pro edge Floyd Rose Tremolo |
| Electronics | One volume, one tone, 3-way pickup selector |
| Pickup(s) | Neck: Bare Knuckle P90 Bridge: Bare Knuckle Nailbomb Humbucker |
| Special circuits | Z.Vex Fuzz Factory |
Background
This is the guitar Matthew Bellamy really wanted when the Manson Rust Relic was ordered. Much like the Manson Bomber but with an internal Fuzz Factory circut, Ibanez Lo Pro edge Floyd Rose Tremolo but no MIDI strip nor killswitch on this guitar.
Additional Information
It is featured in the music video for "Knights of Cydonia".
Touring
Matt took delivery of this guitar around the time of the Live 8 2005 gig. The guitar made its live debut at Radio 1's Big Weekend on the 13th May 2006. As of the start of The 2nd Law tour this guitar was only used for Knights of Cydonia. Since the Detroit 2013 gig Matt instead began using his Manson Ali Top for this song, so that the Chorme Bomber was then presuambly used as a back up.
Contrary to speculation, it was seen being used live once again at the Webster Theatre gig in New York, May 8th 2015.