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[[Image:sglp.jpg|right|thumb|Gibson SG]]
This page contains information about all three Gibson SG guitars used by Matt and Morgan Nicholls. Both of Bellamy's Gibsons were destroyed, while Morgan only played his in 2010, during the 5 Big Day Out dates. Both guitars were destroyed.
=Red Gibson SG/LP=
[[File:sglp.jpg|right|thumb|Red Gibson SG with Vibrola]]
{{Guitarbox |
{{Guitarbox |
| Name = SG/Les Paul with Deluxe Lyre Vibrola<ref name="redsg">{{cite |title=SG/Les Paul with Deluxe Lyre Vibrola |desc=Specifications
| Name = Gibson SG/Les Paul with Deluxe Lyre Vibrola
|date=2006 |author=Everything SG |url=http://everythingsg.com/discontinued_models.htm#sglyre |domain=everythingsg.com}}</ref>
| Manufacturer = [[Gibson]]
| Manufacturer = [[Gibson]]
| Used = 2000 — ?
| Used = 2000-??-?? 200?-??-??
| Body = Fixed
| Body = Fixed
| Neck = Set
| Neck = Set
| BodyCovering = Nickel hardware
| BodyCovering = Red paint
| Wood = '''Body''': mahogany (sculptured)<br />'''Neck''': mahogany<br />'''Fretboard''': rosewood (1960 slim-taper, 22 frets, pearloid trapezoid inlay)
| Wood = '''Body''': Mahogany (Sculptured)<br />'''Neck''': Mahogany<br />'''Fretboard''': Rosewood (1960 slim-taper, 22 frets, pearloid trapezoid inlay)
| Bridge = Deluxe Lyre vibrola/ABR (with vintage style tuners)
| Bridge = Deluxe Lyre Vibrola/ABR (with vintage style tuners)
| Electronics = Two volume, two tone, three-way switch
| Electronics = Two volume, two tone, three-way pickup selector switch
| Pickups = <nowiki></nowiki>
| Pickups = <nowiki></nowiki>
*'''Neck/brdige''': 2 '57 Classic humbuckers
*'''Neck/brdige''': Two '57 Classic Humbuckers
*[[Roland GK-2a Guitar Synthesizer Driver|Roland GK2 MIDI]] pickup
*[[Roland GK-2a Guitar Synthesizer Driver|Roland GK2 Midi pickup]]
| Special = Roland GK2 MIDI pickup internal kit
| Special = Roland GK2 MIDI pickup internal kit
}}
}}
It is a special edition of the classic Gibson SG model. This guitar was also used in [[Hysteria (song)|Hysteria]] during the [[Absolution (album)|Absolution]] recording<ref name="nocite">{{nocite}}</ref>. Has scale length of 24 3/4" and nut width of 1 11/16".


==Songs Used For==
== Background ==
 
This is a 1962 special edition of the classic Gibson SG model. It features standard Gibson Les Paul specs but looks like an SG and includes a Deluxe Lyre Vibrola tremolo. It also had a Roland GK-2 Guitar Synth Midi pickup fitted on. It was prodominently used live in 2000.
 
The guitar has a scale length of 24 3/4" and nut width of 1 11/16".
 
This SG was later used in [[Hysteria (song)|Hysteria]] and [[Time is Running Out (song)|Time is Running Out]] during the [[Absolution (album)|Absolution]] recording.<ref name="sgabsolution">{{cite |title=SG used on Hysteria|desc=Gibson SG used on Absolution|author=UG Team|url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/muses_matt_bellamy_talks.html|domain=ultimate-guitar.com}}</ref>
 
The destroyed guitar with the missing head and the vibrola was showcased in the MUSEum between 2015 and 2017 at the Drones 360 and the North American Summer Amphitheatre tours.
 
====Songs Used For====
*[[Cave (song)|Cave]]
*[[Cave (song)|Cave]]
*[[Falling Down (song)|Falling Down]]
*[[Falling Down (song)|Falling Down]]
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*[[Muscle Museum (song)|Muscle Museum]]
*[[Muscle Museum (song)|Muscle Museum]]
*[[Screenager (song)|Screenager]]
*[[Screenager (song)|Screenager]]
*[[Time is Running Out (song)|Time is Running Out]] (recording)
*[[Hysteria (song)|Hysteria]] (recording)


 
=Mirror Gibson SG-X=
[[Image:Matt's Mirror SG.jpg|thumb|SG-X]]
[[Image:Matt's Mirror SG.jpg|thumb|SG-X]]
{{Guitarbox |
{{Guitarbox |
| Name = Gibson SG X<ref name="sgx">{{cite |title=SG X |desc=Specifications
| Name = Gibson SG X<ref name="sgx">{{cite |title=SG X Specifications |desc=SG X Specifications
|date=2006 |author=Everything SG |url=http://everythingsg.com/discontinued_models.htm#sgx |domain=everythingsg.com }}</ref>
|date=2011 |author=Still Kickin Music |url=http://blog.stillkickinmusic.com/2011/10/gibson-sg-x-everything-you-never-wanted.html }}</ref>
| Manufacturer = [[Gibson]]
| Manufacturer = [[Gibson]]
| Used = 2000 ?
| Used = 1999-??-?? — 2000-??-??
| Body = Fixed
| Body = Fixed
| Neck = Set
| Neck = Set
| BodyCovering = Mirror, chrome finish
| BodyCovering = Mirror/Chrome finish
| Wood = '''Body''': mahogany<br />'''Neck''': mahogany<br />'''Fretboard''': rosewood (rounded, 24 frets, dot inlays)
| Wood = '''Body''': Mahogany<br />'''Neck''': Mahogany<br />'''Fretboard''': Rosewood (Rounded, 24 frets, white dot inlays)
| Bridge = Tune-o-Matic
| Bridge = Tune-O-Matic
| Electronics = One volume, one tone, three-way switch
| Electronics = One volume, one tone, three-way pickup selector switch
| Pickups = <nowiki></nowiki>
| Pickups = <nowiki></nowiki>
*'''Bridge''': 500T ceramic magnet humbucker
*'''Bridge''': 500T Ceramic Magnet Humbucker
*[[Roland GK-2a Guitar Synthesizer Driver|Roland GK2 MIDI]] pickup
*[[Roland GK-2a Guitar Synthesizer Driver|Roland GK2 Midi pickup]]
| Special = Roland GK2 MIDI pickup kit
| Special = Roland GK2 MIDI pickup internal kit
}}
}}
[[Matthew Bellamy|Bellamy]] used two SGs guitar during 1999 and 2000 [[Showbiz (album)|Showbiz]] tours.


==Songs Used For==
== Background ==
 
This guitar was used live between 1999 and 2000 for Showbiz touring. Like the red SG/LP, it featured a Roland GK-2 Midi pickup installed. Apart from that, it featured standard Gibson SG X specs and had a mirror top finish.
 
Alike the previous SG (the red SG/LP), the guitar was showcased at the MUSEum between 2015 and 2017 during the Drones 360 and the NA Summer Amphitheatre tours.
 
====Songs Used For====
 
*[[Agitated (song)|Agitated]]
*[[Agitated (song)|Agitated]]
*[[Fillip (song)|Fillip]]
*[[Fillip (song)|Fillip]]
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*[[Unintended (song)|Unintended]]
*[[Unintended (song)|Unintended]]


 
=Black Gibson SG Special*
[[Image:SG- Special.jpg|thumb|Gibson USA SG Special]]
[[Image:SG- Special.jpg|thumb|Gibson USA SG Special]]
{{Guitarbox |
{{Guitarbox |
| Name = Gibson USA SG Special
| Name = Gibson USA SG Special
| Manufacturer = [[Gibson]]
| Manufacturer = [[Gibson]]
| Used = 2010
| Used = [[Sydney Showground 2010 - 22nd (gig)|2010-01-22]] — [[Perth Claremont Showgrounds 2010 (gig)|2010-01-31]]
| Body = Fixed
| Body = Fixed
| Neck = Set
| Neck = Set
| BodyCovering = Chrome plating finish
| BodyCovering = Black paint with chrome plating finish
| Wood = '''Body''': mahogany<br />'''Neck''': mahogany<br />'''Fretboard''': rosewood (rounded 22 frets, dot inlays)
| Wood = '''Body''': Mahogany<br />'''Neck''': Mahogany<br />'''Fretboard''': Rosewood (Rounded 22 frets, white dot inlays)
| Bridge = Tune-o-Matic
| Bridge = Tune-O-Matic
| Electronics = Two Volume, two Tone, three-way switch
| Electronics = Two Volume, two tone, three-way pickup selector switch
| Pickups = <nowiki></nowiki>
| Pickups = <nowiki></nowiki>
*'''Bridge''': 490T Humbucker
*'''Bridge''': 490T Humbucker
*'''Neck''': 490R Humbucker
*'''Neck''': 490R Humbucker
| Special = None
| Special = -
}}
}}
[[Morgan Nicholls|Nicholls]] used the Gibson USA SG Special to play the rhythm guitar part in Muse cover of [[Back in Black (song)|Back in Black]] during the Big Day Out tour in 2010.


==Songs Used For==
== Background ==
*[[Back in Black (song)|Back in Black]]
 
Played by [[Morgan Nicholls|Nicholls]], this Gibson USA SG Special was used during the 2010 Big Day Out tour to play the rhythm guitar part in Muse's cover of [[Back in Black (song)|Back in Black]] with Nic Cester in 2010.
 
The guitar features standard USA SG Special specs and has no special circuits.


====Songs Used For====


*[[Back in Black (song)|Back in Black]]


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 14:21, 31 July 2019

This page contains information about all three Gibson SG guitars used by Matt and Morgan Nicholls. Both of Bellamy's Gibsons were destroyed, while Morgan only played his in 2010, during the 5 Big Day Out dates. Both guitars were destroyed.

Red Gibson SG/LP

Red Gibson SG with Vibrola
Gibson SG/Les Paul with Deluxe Lyre Vibrola
Manufacturer Gibson
Used 2000-??-?? — 200?-??-??
Body type Fixed
Neck joint Set
Body covering Red paint
Wood Body: Mahogany (Sculptured)
Neck: Mahogany
Fretboard: Rosewood (1960 slim-taper, 22 frets, pearloid trapezoid inlay)
Bridge Deluxe Lyre Vibrola/ABR (with vintage style tuners)
Electronics Two volume, two tone, three-way pickup selector switch
Pickup(s)
Special circuits Roland GK2 MIDI pickup internal kit

Background

This is a 1962 special edition of the classic Gibson SG model. It features standard Gibson Les Paul specs but looks like an SG and includes a Deluxe Lyre Vibrola tremolo. It also had a Roland GK-2 Guitar Synth Midi pickup fitted on. It was prodominently used live in 2000.

The guitar has a scale length of 24 3/4" and nut width of 1 11/16".

This SG was later used in Hysteria and Time is Running Out during the Absolution recording.[1]

The destroyed guitar with the missing head and the vibrola was showcased in the MUSEum between 2015 and 2017 at the Drones 360 and the North American Summer Amphitheatre tours.

Songs Used For

Mirror Gibson SG-X

SG-X
Gibson SG X[2]
Manufacturer Gibson
Used 1999-??-?? — 2000-??-??
Body type Fixed
Neck joint Set
Body covering Mirror/Chrome finish
Wood Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fretboard: Rosewood (Rounded, 24 frets, white dot inlays)
Bridge Tune-O-Matic
Electronics One volume, one tone, three-way pickup selector switch
Pickup(s)
Special circuits Roland GK2 MIDI pickup internal kit

Background

This guitar was used live between 1999 and 2000 for Showbiz touring. Like the red SG/LP, it featured a Roland GK-2 Midi pickup installed. Apart from that, it featured standard Gibson SG X specs and had a mirror top finish.

Alike the previous SG (the red SG/LP), the guitar was showcased at the MUSEum between 2015 and 2017 during the Drones 360 and the NA Summer Amphitheatre tours.

Songs Used For

=Black Gibson SG Special*

Gibson USA SG Special
Gibson USA SG Special
Manufacturer Gibson
Used 2010-01-222010-01-31
Body type Fixed
Neck joint Set
Body covering Black paint with chrome plating finish
Wood Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fretboard: Rosewood (Rounded 22 frets, white dot inlays)
Bridge Tune-O-Matic
Electronics Two Volume, two tone, three-way pickup selector switch
Pickup(s)
  • Bridge: 490T Humbucker
  • Neck: 490R Humbucker
Special circuits -

Background

Played by Nicholls, this Gibson USA SG Special was used during the 2010 Big Day Out tour to play the rhythm guitar part in Muse's cover of Back in Black with Nic Cester in 2010.

The guitar features standard USA SG Special specs and has no special circuits.

Songs Used For

References

  1. SG used on Hysteria. Retrieved from Crikey. Need a domain here, kthnxbye.
  2. SG X Specifications (2011). Retrieved from Crikey. Need a domain here, kthnxbye.