Difference between pages "Fender Stratocaster" and "Fender Aluminum Stratocaster"

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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.
[[File:Silver mirror strat 1.jpg| thumb | right | Fender Aluminium Stratocaster]]
= White Stratocaster =
[[File:MattWhiteStrat.jpg | thumb | right | Matt with the white Stratocaster during rehearsals in Kyoto, Japan, 2001]]
{{Guitarbox
{{Guitarbox
| Name = Stratocaster
| Name = Aluminium Stratocaster
| Manufacturer = [[Fender]]
| Manufacturer = [[Fender]]
| Used = 2001-??-??
| Used = [[Belfast Ulster Hall 2015 (gig)|15-03-2015]] – [[Melbourne Rod Laver Arena 2017 (gig)|18-12-2017]] ; In Studio Use
| Body = Solid
| Body = Solid
| BodyCovering = White paint
| Neck = Bolt-on
| Neck = Bolt-on
| Wood = '''Body''': Unknown<br />'''Neck''': Maple<br />'''Fingerboard''': Rosewood
| BodyCovering = Brushed aluminium paint with chrome scratchplate
| Bridge = Fender Tremolo
| Wood = '''Body''': Unknown<br />'''Neck''': Maple<br />'''Fingerboard''': Maple
| Bridge = Fender Synchronised Tremolo
| Electronics = One volume, two tone, five-way pickup selector switch
| Electronics = One volume, two tone, five-way pickup selector switch
| Pickups = 3x single coil
| Pickups = 3x singlecoils with chrome covers.
| 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
| Special = None
}}
}}
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== Background ==
== 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]].  
It is very likely that this guitar is a Fender Custom Shop model. It is very similar to the Custom Shop Master Built [[https://reverb.com/item/7424651-fender-custom-shop-master-built-scott-buehl-aluminum-hydroform-stratocaster|Aluminium Hydroform Stratocaster]] built by Scott Buehl, allthough Matt's guitar has a chrome/mirror pickguard.


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.
Similar to his Manson’s guitars, it’s probable that there are 2 Rigs for touring certain parts of the world, there are likely 2 models of this guitar. The original Ali Mirror Strat used on the Psycho Tour and Drones World Tour featured a larger Headstock, it’s possible that there is a duplicate guitar or the neck was replaced at some point.  


==== Songs used for ====
The guitar was first seen used by Bellamy in 2015 and was used live up until 2017.


* [[Hoodoo (song)|Hoodoo]] (Live - Chris)
The Aluminium Strat has also been seen in the studio during the making of [[Simulation Theory (album)|Simulation Theory]]. It was likely used on [[Break It to Me (song)|Break It to Me]] due to the distinct neck pick up sound, and a couple other songs off of the album.
= 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 ==
== Touring ==


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]].
[[Matthew Bellamy]] first used this Fender Stratocaster extensively on the [[Psycho UK Tour]] and the [[Psycho US Tour]] in early 2015, debuting live in [[Belfast Ulster Hall 2015 (gig)|Belfast]]. After a period of assumed inactivity, this guitar returned to the stage for the [[The Drones World Tour 2015/16]], with the low E string tuned down to A for [[The Globalist (song)|The Globalist]] on which it was used to it's [[Melbourne Rod Laver Arena 2017 (gig)|last performance in 2017]]


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]].
The Aluminium Strat was marked "6" by Matt's guitar tech.


==== Songs used for ====
====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==


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.
[[Matthew Bellamy]] first used this Fender Stratocaster extensively on the [[Psycho UK Tour]] and the [[Psycho US Tour]] in early 2015, debuting live in [[Belfast Ulster Hall 2015 (gig)|Belfast]].
After a period of assumed inactivity, this guitar returned to the stage for the [[The Drones World Tour 2015/16]], with the low E string tuned down to A for [[The Globalist (song)|The Globalist]] on which it was used to it's [[Melbourne Rod Laver Arena 2017 (gig)|last performance in 2017]]
It was only used once for Knights of Cydonia at the [[Wales Newport Centre 2015 (gig) | Newport Centre]] on the Psycho UK Tour's third night.  Likely required as a backup guitar for that song, or Matt tried using it for one gig, but the whammy bar system wasn't as versatile as the Floyd Rose requires for Knights.


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.
The Aluminium Strat was marked "6" by Matt's guitar tech.


====Songs used for====
====Songs used for====


* [[Uprising (song) | Uprising]] (Recording)
* [[Agitated (song) | Agitated]]
* [[The Globalist (song)|The Globalist]] (Recording)
* [[Hyper Music (song) | Hyper Music]]
* [[Defector (song)|Defector]] (Recording)
* [[Knights of Cydonia (song) | Knights of Cydonia]] (One Occasion)
* [[The Globalist (song) | The Globalist]]
* [[The Groove (song) | The Groove]]
* [[Break It to Me (song)|Break It to Me]] (Recording - Presumably)


== Fender Aluminium Strat Gallery ==
<gallery>
Image:Vollbildaufzeichnung_15.05.2015_141041.bmp.jpg | Fender Aluminium Strat
File:Silver mirror strat 2.jpg | Fender Aluminium Strat
File:2018-30-10 Muse.jpg | Recording Simulation Theory
</gallery>


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Revision as of 00:08, 12 September 2020

Fender Aluminium Stratocaster
Aluminium Stratocaster
Manufacturer Fender
Used 15-03-2015 – 18-12-2017 ; In Studio Use
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Brushed aluminium paint with chrome scratchplate
Wood Body: Unknown
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Maple
Bridge Fender Synchronised Tremolo
Electronics One volume, two tone, five-way pickup selector switch
Pickup(s) 3x singlecoils with chrome covers.
Special circuits None

Background

It is very likely that this guitar is a Fender Custom Shop model. It is very similar to the Custom Shop Master Built [Hydroform Stratocaster] built by Scott Buehl, allthough Matt's guitar has a chrome/mirror pickguard.

Similar to his Manson’s guitars, it’s probable that there are 2 Rigs for touring certain parts of the world, there are likely 2 models of this guitar. The original Ali Mirror Strat used on the Psycho Tour and Drones World Tour featured a larger Headstock, it’s possible that there is a duplicate guitar or the neck was replaced at some point.

The guitar was first seen used by Bellamy in 2015 and was used live up until 2017.

The Aluminium Strat has also been seen in the studio during the making of Simulation Theory. It was likely used on Break It to Me due to the distinct neck pick up sound, and a couple other songs off of the album.

Touring

Matthew Bellamy first used this Fender Stratocaster extensively on the Psycho UK Tour and the Psycho US Tour in early 2015, debuting live in Belfast. After a period of assumed inactivity, this guitar returned to the stage for the The Drones World Tour 2015/16, with the low E string tuned down to A for The Globalist on which it was used to it's last performance in 2017

The Aluminium Strat was marked "6" by Matt's guitar tech.

Songs used for

Matthew Bellamy first used this Fender Stratocaster extensively on the Psycho UK Tour and the Psycho US Tour in early 2015, debuting live in Belfast. After a period of assumed inactivity, this guitar returned to the stage for the The Drones World Tour 2015/16, with the low E string tuned down to A for The Globalist on which it was used to it's last performance in 2017 It was only used once for Knights of Cydonia at the Newport Centre on the Psycho UK Tour's third night. Likely required as a backup guitar for that song, or Matt tried using it for one gig, but the whammy bar system wasn't as versatile as the Floyd Rose requires for Knights.

The Aluminium Strat was marked "6" by Matt's guitar tech.

Songs used for

Fender Aluminium Strat Gallery

  • Fender Aluminium Strat

  • Fender Aluminium Strat

  • Recording Simulation Theory

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