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This is a series of almost identical Manson guitars that Matt has been using since March 2015. They replaced the original [[Manson Matt Black]] and the [[Manson Matt Black (batch)]] guitars. Like all 2015 guitars built by Manson's, these guitars feature a truss rod adjuster that is placed just below the end of the neck and a slightly different bridge compared to the old Matt Blacks.
This is a series of almost identical Manson guitars that Matt has been using since March 2015. They replaced the original [[Manson Matt Black]] and the [[Manson Matt Black (batch)]] guitars. Like all 2015 guitars built by Manson's, these guitars feature a truss rod adjuster that is placed just below the end of the neck and a slightly different bridge compared to the old Matt Blacks.


For RIG A, there are TWO Matt Blacks, labeled '1' & '2' on the strap, and ONE Matt Black Stealth labeled "5". All these have a Fernandes Sustainer in the neck position. For RIG B, there are likewise TWO Matt Blacks, labeled '1' and '2', and ONE Matt Black Stealth labeled 3'. There guitars have the Sustainiac sustainer fitted instead.


= Manson Matt Black 2.0 - #1 =
= Manson Matt Black 2.0 - #1 =
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== Background ==
== Background ==
RIG: A
RIG: A, Guitar Label: 1
Guitar Label: 1


It is exactly the same guitar like the [[Manson Matt Black Stealth]] except for the normal 'silver' hardware instead of the blackened hardware. Photos taken before the [[Psycho UK Tour]] started, show the guitar in the Matts guitar rack.  Official Photos from Manson Guitars led to the assumption, that Matt got two of this guitars delivered (#1 + #2), together with 4 [[Cort MBC-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitar |Cort MBC-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitars]]. The headstock of this guitar features the old Manson logo. This guitar is numbered "1", by his guitar tech.
It is exactly the same guitar like the [[Manson Matt Black Stealth]] except for the normal 'silver' hardware instead of the blackened hardware. Photos taken before the [[Psycho UK Tour]] started, show the guitar in the Matts guitar rack.  Official Photos from Manson Guitars led to the assumption, that Matt got two of this guitars delivered (#1 + #2), together with 4 [[Cort MBC-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitar |Cort MBC-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitars]]. The headstock of this guitar features the old Manson logo. This guitar is numbered "1", by his guitar tech.
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== Background ==
== Background ==
RIG: A
RIG: A, Guitar Label: 2
Guitar Label: 2


It is exactly the same guitar like the #1. Official Photos from Manson Guitars led to the assumption, that Matt got two of this guitars delivered (#1 + #2), together with 4 [[Cort MBC-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitar |Cort MBC-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitars]] in March 2015. The headstock of this guitar features the old Manson logo.  This guitar is numbered "2", by his guitar tech.
It is exactly the same guitar like the #1. Official Photos from Manson Guitars led to the assumption, that Matt got two of this guitars delivered (#1 + #2), together with 4 [[Cort MBC-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitar |Cort MBC-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitars]] in March 2015. The headstock of this guitar features the old Manson logo.  This guitar is numbered "2", by his guitar tech.
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==== Songs used for ====
==== Songs used for ====
 
l songs are listed at #1, because of the identity of the #1 and #2.
All songs are listed at #1, because of the identity of the #1 and #2.




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== Background ==
== Background ==
RIG: B
RIG: B, Guitar Label: 1
Guitar Label: 1


A new guitar built by Tim Stark in April/May 2015. It is exactly the same as the previous Matt Blacks, but instead features a Sustainiac instead of a [[Fernandes Sustainer]] in the neck pickup position. It is Matts first 6-string guitar with the Sustainiac system, although it has been fitted on both his Black Glitter 7 Strings. The guitar also features a Gotoh Nickel bridge. This guitar is numbered '1', implying its the main guitar for Rig B. This guitar also features the old Manson's logo on the headstock.
A new guitar built by Tim Stark in April/May 2015. It is exactly the same as the previous Matt Blacks, but instead features a Sustainiac instead of a [[Fernandes Sustainer]] in the neck pickup position. It is Matts first 6-string guitar with the Sustainiac system, although it has been fitted on both his Black Glitter 7 Strings. The guitar also features a Gotoh Nickel bridge. This guitar is numbered '1', implying its the main guitar for Rig B. This guitar also features the old Manson's logo on the headstock.
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== Background ==
== Background ==
RIG: B
RIG: B, Guitar Label: 2
Guitar Label: 2


Another new guitar built by Tim Stark in April/May 2015. It is exactly the same guitar as the Matt Black #4, featuring a Sustainiac instead of a [[Fernandes Sustainer]] in the neck pickup position. This guitar is numbered '2', and forms part of the RIG B guitars. The guitar features the old Manson's logo on the headstock. The guitar also features a Gotoh Nickel bridge.  
Another new guitar built by Tim Stark in April/May 2015. It is exactly the same guitar as the Matt Black #4, featuring a Sustainiac instead of a [[Fernandes Sustainer]] in the neck pickup position. This guitar is numbered '2', and forms part of the RIG B guitars. The guitar features the old Manson's logo on the headstock. The guitar also features a Gotoh Nickel bridge.  
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== Background ==
== Background ==
It is currently unknown whether this guitar, which first appeared at the LA Mayan 2015 Gig is a new guitar, since Manson's  mentioned that a new neck was fitted, though this cannot be 100% confirmed. If it is a new guitar, it would be exactly the same guitar like the Manson Matt Black 2.0 #1 and #2 except that the headstock has the new Manson logo on it, instead of the old logo that #1 and #2 feature.  This guitar is numbered "3", by his guitar tech.
It is currently unknown whether this guitar, which first appeared at the LA Mayan 2015 Gig is a new guitar, since Manson's  mentioned that a new neck was fitted, though this cannot be 100% confirmed. Two Matt Blacks (the ones with Sustainiac's fitted were seen at Mansons being constructed, so it is very unlikely that this is a new guitar. A third guitar guitar being built was not seen, as all of Matt's guitars were in 1 area of the workshop (Mirror 2.0, Copper 2.0, Copper 1.0, Black Glitter 7 string, Glitter Holes 2.0 and MIDI Black Gloss 2.0
 
If it is a new guitar, it would be exactly the same guitar like the Manson Matt Black 2.0 #1 and #2 except that the headstock has the new Manson logo on it, instead of the old logo that #1 and #2 feature.  This guitar is numbered "3", by his guitar tech.





Revision as of 03:48, 26 May 2015

This is a series of almost identical Manson guitars that Matt has been using since March 2015. They replaced the original Manson Matt Black and the Manson Matt Black (batch) guitars. Like all 2015 guitars built by Manson's, these guitars feature a truss rod adjuster that is placed just below the end of the neck and a slightly different bridge compared to the old Matt Blacks.

For RIG A, there are TWO Matt Blacks, labeled '1' & '2' on the strap, and ONE Matt Black Stealth labeled "5". All these have a Fernandes Sustainer in the neck position. For RIG B, there are likewise TWO Matt Blacks, labeled '1' and '2', and ONE Matt Black Stealth labeled 3'. There guitars have the Sustainiac sustainer fitted instead.

Manson Matt Black 2.0 - #1

Manson Matt Black 2.0 #1 and #2 together with 4 Cort MBC-1
#1 at the premiere at Brighton
Matt Black 2.0 - #1
Manufacturer Manson Guitars
Used 2015-03-15
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Matte Black paint
Wood Body: Mahogany
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood (22 frets)
Bridge Gotoh Tune-O-Matic 510
Electronics One volume, one tone, 3-way toggle pickup selector
Pickup(s) Neck: Fernandes Sustainer FSK-401
Bridge: Manson MBK-2 (Uncovered)
Special circuits

Background

RIG: A, Guitar Label: 1

It is exactly the same guitar like the Manson Matt Black Stealth except for the normal 'silver' hardware instead of the blackened hardware. Photos taken before the Psycho UK Tour started, show the guitar in the Matts guitar rack. Official Photos from Manson Guitars led to the assumption, that Matt got two of this guitars delivered (#1 + #2), together with 4 Cort MBC-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitars. The headstock of this guitar features the old Manson logo. This guitar is numbered "1", by his guitar tech.

Touring

This guitar first appeared at the Belfast Ulster Hall on the opening night of the 2015 Psycho Tour. On this tour it was used for songs with the guitar tuned to Drop C (Map Of The Problematique, Dead Inside) and DGDGBe (Uprising).

For the club shows in the US Matt used it and two other Manson Matt Blacks 2.0, see #2 and #3.

Songs used for


Manson Matt Black 2.0 - #2

Matt Black 2.0 - #2
Manufacturer Manson Guitars
Used US club shows—
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Matte Black paint
Wood Body: Mahogany
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood (22 frets)
Bridge Gotoh Tune-O-Matic 510
Electronics One volume, one tone, 3-way toggle pickup selector
Pickup(s) Neck: Fernandes Sustainer FSK-401
Bridge: Manson MBK-2 (Uncovered)
Special circuits

Background

RIG: A, Guitar Label: 2

It is exactly the same guitar like the #1. Official Photos from Manson Guitars led to the assumption, that Matt got two of this guitars delivered (#1 + #2), together with 4 Cort MBC-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitars in March 2015. The headstock of this guitar features the old Manson logo. This guitar is numbered "2", by his guitar tech.


Touring

It is unknown at which point this guitar was used live for the first time, but it was seen at the KROQ Weenie Roast Y Fiesta gig together with its twin, the #1.

For the club shows in the US Matt used also a third but slightly diffrent Manson Matt Black 2.0 compared to this one and #1, see #3.

Songs used for

l songs are listed at #1, because of the identity of the #1 and #2.


Manson Matt Black 2.0 - #3

#4 at the BBC Radio 1 gig


Matt Black 2.0 - #3
Manufacturer Manson Guitars
Used 2015-05-23
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Matte Black paint
Wood Body: Alder
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood (22 frets)
Bridge Gotoh Tune-O-Matic
Electronics One volume, one tone, 3-way toggle pickup selector
Pickup(s) Neck: Sustainiac
Bridge: Manson MBK-2 (Uncovered)
Special circuits

Background

RIG: B, Guitar Label: 1

A new guitar built by Tim Stark in April/May 2015. It is exactly the same as the previous Matt Blacks, but instead features a Sustainiac instead of a Fernandes Sustainer in the neck pickup position. It is Matts first 6-string guitar with the Sustainiac system, although it has been fitted on both his Black Glitter 7 Strings. The guitar also features a Gotoh Nickel bridge. This guitar is numbered '1', implying its the main guitar for Rig B. This guitar also features the old Manson's logo on the headstock.

Touring

This guitar first appeared at the BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2015.

Songs used for


Manson Matt Black 2.0 - #4

Matt Black 2.0 - #5
Manufacturer Manson Guitars
Used 2015-05-23
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Matte Black paint
Wood Body: Alder
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood (22 frets)
Bridge Gotoh Tune-O-Matic
Electronics One volume, one tone, 3-way toggle pickup selector
Pickup(s) Neck: Sustainiac
Bridge: Manson MBK-2 (Uncovered)
Special circuits

Background

RIG: B, Guitar Label: 2

Another new guitar built by Tim Stark in April/May 2015. It is exactly the same guitar as the Matt Black #4, featuring a Sustainiac instead of a Fernandes Sustainer in the neck pickup position. This guitar is numbered '2', and forms part of the RIG B guitars. The guitar features the old Manson's logo on the headstock. The guitar also features a Gotoh Nickel bridge.

Touring

This guitar first appeared at the BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2015.

Songs used for

Manson Matt Black 2.0 - #3?

#3 at the Mayan concert
Matt Black 2.0 - #3
Manufacturer Manson Guitars
Used 2015-05-08
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Matte Black paint
Wood Body: Mahogany
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood (22 frets)
Bridge Gotoh Tune-O-Matic 510
Electronics One volume, one tone, 3-way toggle pickup selector
Pickup(s) Neck: Fernandes Sustainer FSK-401
Bridge: Manson MBK-2 (Uncovered)
Special circuits

Background

It is currently unknown whether this guitar, which first appeared at the LA Mayan 2015 Gig is a new guitar, since Manson's mentioned that a new neck was fitted, though this cannot be 100% confirmed. Two Matt Blacks (the ones with Sustainiac's fitted were seen at Mansons being constructed, so it is very unlikely that this is a new guitar. A third guitar guitar being built was not seen, as all of Matt's guitars were in 1 area of the workshop (Mirror 2.0, Copper 2.0, Copper 1.0, Black Glitter 7 string, Glitter Holes 2.0 and MIDI Black Gloss 2.0

If it is a new guitar, it would be exactly the same guitar like the Manson Matt Black 2.0 #1 and #2 except that the headstock has the new Manson logo on it, instead of the old logo that #1 and #2 feature. This guitar is numbered "3", by his guitar tech.


Touring

This guitar first appeared at the New York Webster Hall gig on the first gig of the US club tour where it was used for Psycho, Madness and Stockholm Syndrome. Most likely this guitar replaced the original Manson Matt Black.

Songs used for


Links


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