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[[File:Mb1_wembley.jpg | thumb | right | Wembley Stadium Gig]]
[[File:Mb1_wembley.jpg | thumb | right | Wembley Stadium Gig]]
[[File:MB-1.jpg | thumb | right | Wembley Stadium Gig]]
[[File:MB-1.jpg | thumb | right | Wembley Stadium Gig]]
{{Guitarbox
{{Guitarbox
| Name = MB-1 Red Glitter
| Name = MB-1 Red Glitter
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| Body = Solid
| Body = Solid
| Neck = Bolt-on
| Neck = Bolt-on
| BodyCovering = Triumph red finish, with glitter on the body and headstock
| BodyCovering = Triumph red finish with glitter on the body and headstock
| Wood = '''Body''': Alder<br/>'''Neck''': Birds-eye maple<br/>'''Fingerboard''': Rosewood
| Wood = '''Body''': Alder <br/>'''Neck''': Birds-Eye Maple <br/>'''Fingerboard''': Rosewood
| Bridge = Fixed
| Bridge = Fixed
| Electronics = One volume, one tone, 3-way pickup selector
| Electronics = One volume, one tone, 3-way pickup selector, kill switch
| Pickups = '''Neck''': [[Fernandes Sustainer]] FSK-101<br/>'''Bridge''': Manson MBK 2
| Pickups = '''Neck''': [[Fernandes Sustainer]] FSK-101<br/>'''Bridge''': Manson MBK 2
| Special = <nowiki></nowiki>
| Special = <nowiki></nowiki>
*Fernandes Sustainer
*X-Y Midi Screen Controller used for a [[Kaoss Pad]]
*X-Y Midi Screen Controller used for a [[Kaoss Pad]]
*3-way toggle killswitch
*3-way toggle killswitch
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== Background ==
== Background ==


This guitar is one of approximately 140 [[Manson MB-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitar|Manson MB-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitars]] so far built by Manson Guitars (as of October 2014). The first batch of 25 were released in September 2009 and this guitar is from the second batch of 25 released in September 2010.
This guitar is one of approximately 140 [[Manson MB-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitar|Manson MB-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitars]] so far built by Manson Guitars (as of October 2014). The first batch of 25 were released in September 2009 and this guitar is from the second batch of 25, released in September 2010.
The specifications of the guitars are almost exactly the same as the [[Manson M1D1 Mirror]] but have the paint finishes based on the [[Manson Black Midi]] and the [[Manson Red Glitter]].
 
The specifications of the guitars are almost exactly the same as the [[Manson M1D1 Mirror]] but have the paint finishes based on the [[Manson Black Midi]] (satin black) and the [[Manson Red Glitter]] (red glitter).
 
Hardware-wise, Matt's guitar features standard chrome tone and volume knobs, standard machineheads and a black X-Y pad frame.


== Touring ==
== Touring ==


This guitar got its first outing (as his Manson Red Glitter was damaged at the [[London Wembley Stadium 2010 - 10th (gig)|previous night's gig]]) on 11th September 2010 at the [[London Wembley Stadium 2010 - 11th (gig) |Wembley Stadium]] gig for all the songs in the setlist in Drop D tuning. After Manson Red Glitter Manson met its demise on 26th September at the [[Los_Angeles_Staples_Center_2010_-_26th_(gig) | Los Angeles Staples Center]] gig, this guitar was used for the 2010 Autumn American Tour until [[Columbus Schottenstein Center 2010 (gig)|12th October]], when it was replaced by the [[Manson Santa 2.0]] ([[Québec City Colisée Pepsi 2010 (gig)|21st October 2010]]).
This guitar got it's first live outing (as Matt's Manson Red Glitter was damaged at the [[London Wembley Stadium 2010 - 10th (gig)|previous night's gig]]) on 11th September 2010, at the [[London Wembley Stadium 2010 - 11th (gig) |Wembley Stadium]] gig for all the songs in the setlist in Drop D tuning. After the [[Manson Red Glitter]] met it's demise on 26th September 2010, at the [[Los_Angeles_Staples_Center_2010_-_26th_(gig) | L.A. Staples Center]] gig, this guitar was used for the 2010 Autumn American Tour until [[Columbus Schottenstein Center 2010 (gig)|12th October]], when it was replaced by the [[Manson Santa 2.0]] ([[Québec City Colisée Pepsi 2010 (gig)|21st October 2010]]).


For the first time in nearly 5 years, it was used for Supermassive Black Hole at the [[Gelsenkirchen Veltins Arena 2015 (gig) |2015 Rock im Revier Festival]] and used throughout the Drones Festival Tour. It didn't return for later tours.  
After that, it was used, for the first time in 5 years, for Supermassive Black Hole at the [[Gelsenkirchen Veltins Arena 2015 (gig) |2015 Rock im Revier Festival]] and used throughout the Drones Festival Tour. It didn't return for later tours.  


==== Songs used for ====
==== Songs used for ====
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* [[Unnatural Selection (song) |Unnatural Selection]]
* [[Unnatural Selection (song) |Unnatural Selection]]


== Photos ==
== MB-1 Red Glitter Gallery ==
Photos from [[User:crazybobbles|Crazybobbles]]' guitar
Photos from [[User:crazybobbles|Crazybobbles]]' guitar
<gallery>
<gallery>
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File:Manson MB-1 Killswitch.jpg | Kill switch
File:Manson MB-1 Killswitch.jpg | Kill switch
File:Manson MB-1 close up glitter.jpg | Close up of the glitter
File:Manson MB-1 close up glitter.jpg | Close up of the glitter
File:Manson MB-1 pickup.jpg | MBK2 pickup (coil tapped)
File:Manson MB-1 pickup.jpg | MBK-2 pickup (coil tapped)
File:Manson MB-1 fretboard.jpg | Fretboard
File:Manson MB-1 fretboard.jpg | Fretboard
File:Manson MB-1 birdseye.jpg | Birdseye maple neck
File:Manson MB-1 birdseye.jpg | Birdseye maple neck
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</gallery>
</gallery>


== Links ==
<gallery>
* [http://www.mansonguitarworks.com/index.cfm/product/manson-mb-1s-matthew-bellamy-signature-guitar-red-glitter-55 Manson Guitar Works]
File:Mb1 wembley.jpg | Wembley Stadium gig
 
File:MB-1.jpg | Wembley Stadium gig
 
</gallery>
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Revision as of 15:21, 16 July 2019

Manson MB-1 Red Glitter
Wembley Stadium Gig
Wembley Stadium Gig
MB-1 Red Glitter
Manufacturer Manson Guitars
Used 2010-09-11—2015-25-07
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Triumph red finish with glitter on the body and headstock
Wood Body: Alder
Neck: Birds-Eye Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge Fixed
Electronics One volume, one tone, 3-way pickup selector, kill switch
Pickup(s) Neck: Fernandes Sustainer FSK-101
Bridge: Manson MBK 2
Special circuits
  • X-Y Midi Screen Controller used for a Kaoss Pad
  • 3-way toggle killswitch

Background

This guitar is one of approximately 140 Manson MB-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitars so far built by Manson Guitars (as of October 2014). The first batch of 25 were released in September 2009 and this guitar is from the second batch of 25, released in September 2010.

The specifications of the guitars are almost exactly the same as the Manson M1D1 Mirror but have the paint finishes based on the Manson Black Midi (satin black) and the Manson Red Glitter (red glitter).

Hardware-wise, Matt's guitar features standard chrome tone and volume knobs, standard machineheads and a black X-Y pad frame.

Touring

This guitar got it's first live outing (as Matt's Manson Red Glitter was damaged at the previous night's gig) on 11th September 2010, at the Wembley Stadium gig for all the songs in the setlist in Drop D tuning. After the Manson Red Glitter met it's demise on 26th September 2010, at the L.A. Staples Center gig, this guitar was used for the 2010 Autumn American Tour until 12th October, when it was replaced by the Manson Santa 2.0 (21st October 2010).

After that, it was used, for the first time in 5 years, for Supermassive Black Hole at the 2015 Rock im Revier Festival and used throughout the Drones Festival Tour. It didn't return for later tours.

Songs used for

MB-1 Red Glitter Gallery

Photos from Crazybobbles' guitar

  • Body of guitar

  • Manson neckplate

  • Kill switch

  • Close up of the glitter

  • MBK-2 pickup (coil tapped)

  • Fretboard

  • Birdseye maple neck

  • Manson logo

  • Neck

  • Midi and jack port

  • Sustainer

  • XY controller

  • Back of kill switch

  • Wembley Stadium gig

  • Wembley Stadium gig


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