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== Background ==
== Background ==


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 pickguard.
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.
 


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.  
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 guitar was first seen used by Bellamy in 2015 and was used live up until 2017.  
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[[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]]
[[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]]
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 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 Aluminium Strat was marked "6" by Matt's guitar tech.
The Aluminium Strat was marked "6" by Matt's guitar tech.
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* [[Agitated (song) | Agitated]]
* [[Agitated (song) | Agitated]]
* [[Hyper Music (song) | Hyper Music]]
* [[Hyper Music (song) | Hyper Music]]
* [[Knights of Cydonia (song) | Knights of Cydonia]]
* [[Knights of Cydonia (song) | Knights of Cydonia]] (One Occasion)
* [[The Globalist (song) | The Globalist]]
* [[The Globalist (song) | The Globalist]]
* [[The Groove (song) | The Groove]]
* [[The Groove (song) | The Groove]]
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File:Silver mirror strat 2.jpg | Fender Aluminium Strat
File:Silver mirror strat 2.jpg | Fender Aluminium Strat
File:2018-30-10 Muse.jpg | Recording Simulation Theory
File:2018-30-10 Muse.jpg | Recording Simulation Theory
File:2021-23-04_DomFloyd.jpg | In the guitar rack during the recording of [[Ninth Album|LP9]]
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Latest revision as of 16:43, 18 April 2023

Fender Aluminium Stratocaster
Aluminium Stratocaster
Manufacturer Fender
Used 15-03-201518-12-2017 ; 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

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