Difference between revisions of "Manson Matt Black FR"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
| Line 21: | Line 21: | ||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
This guitar is similar to the [[Manson Chrome FR]] but based on the [[Manson Matt Black Stealth (batch)#Manson Matt Black Stealth - #1]], with both new guitars having the new Floyd Rose whammy controller system - except this guitar features an uncovered pickup | This guitar is similar to the [[Manson Chrome FR]] but based on the [[Manson Matt Black Stealth (batch)#Manson Matt Black Stealth - #1]], with both new guitars having the new Floyd Rose whammy controller system - except this guitar features an uncovered pickup, the Black FR is used for any songs requiring Drop D Tuning. | ||
These guitar body shapes mark a departure from previous Manson's that feature a Floyd Rose, as they do not have the rounded "Lozenge" shape. | These guitar body shapes mark a departure from previous Manson's that feature a Floyd Rose, as they do not have the rounded "Lozenge" shape. | ||
Revision as of 21:10, 21 June 2017
Matt Black Stealth Whammy
| Matt Black FR | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Manson Guitars |
| Used | 20th May 2017— |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on |
| Body covering | Matte Black paint |
| Wood | Body: Mahogany Neck: Maple Fingerboard: Rosewood (22 frets) |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Tremolo System |
| Electronics | One volume, Yes/No 2 way Switch, 3-way toggle pickup selector, Kill Switch? |
| Pickup(s) | Neck: Sustainiac Bridge: Manson MBK-2 (Uncovered) |
| Special circuits | – Yes/ No switch turns the tremolo arm into a digitech whammy controller for pitch shifting |
Background
This guitar is similar to the Manson Chrome FR but based on the Manson Matt Black Stealth (batch)#Manson Matt Black Stealth - #1, with both new guitars having the new Floyd Rose whammy controller system - except this guitar features an uncovered pickup, the Black FR is used for any songs requiring Drop D Tuning.
These guitar body shapes mark a departure from previous Manson's that feature a Floyd Rose, as they do not have the rounded "Lozenge" shape.
It has been used live during Muse's latest US tour for Summer 2017.