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[[File:ChromeManson.jpg|thumb|right | Mirror]] | [[File:ChromeManson.jpg|thumb|right | Mirror]] | ||
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{{Guitarbox | {{Guitarbox | ||
| Name = Mirror | | Name = Mirror | ||
| Manufacturer = [[Manson Guitars]] | | Manufacturer = [[Manson Guitars]] | ||
| Used = [[London Earls Court Exhibition Centre 2004 - 19th (gig) | 2004-12-19]]— | | Used = [[London Earls Court Exhibition Centre 2004 - 19th (gig) | 2004-12-19]]— | ||
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| Neck = Bolt-on | | Neck = Bolt-on | ||
| BodyCovering = Mirrored perspex (acrylic) | | BodyCovering = Mirrored perspex (acrylic) | ||
| Wood = '''Fingerboard''' | | Wood = '''Body: ''' Currently Unknown <br/> '''Neck: '''Currently Unknown <br/> '''Fingerboard: ''' rosewood | ||
| Bridge = Tune- | | Bridge = Tune-O-Matic | ||
| Pickups = '''Neck''': Bare Knuckle Mississippi Queen P90, previously Rio Grande Covered Bastard<br/>'''Bridge''': Bare Knuckle Mississippi Queen, previously Rio Grande Crunchbox | | Pickups = '''Neck''': Bare Knuckle Mississippi Queen P90, previously Rio Grande Covered Bastard<br/>'''Bridge''': Bare Knuckle Mississippi Queen, previously Rio Grande Crunchbox | ||
| Electronics = One volume, one tone, 3-way pickup selector | |||
| Special = <nowiki></nowiki> | | Special = <nowiki></nowiki> | ||
*[[Z.Vex Fuzz Factory]] | *[[Z.Vex Fuzz Factory]] | ||
*[[MXR Phase 90]] | *[[MXR Phase 90]] | ||
*Three-way toggle killswitch (omitted after repair) | |||
}} | }} | ||
== Background == | |||
It was built at the same time as the [[Rust Relic Manson | Rust Relic]] for the [[London Earls Court Exhibition Centre 2004 - 19th (gig) | December 2004 Earls Court Exhibition Centre concerts]]. | |||
== Specs == | == Specs == | ||
The only internal effects are the usual [[Z.Vex Fuzz Factory | Fuzz Factory]] and [[MXR Phase 90]]. Originally with a Rio Grande Covered Bastard on the neck and Rio Grande Crunch Box on the bridge. Now has a Mississippi Queen on the bridge and neck positions. The guitar now features a string tree on the headstock. | The only internal effects are the usual [[Z.Vex Fuzz Factory | Fuzz Factory]] and [[MXR Phase 90]]. Originally with a Rio Grande Covered Bastard on the neck and Rio Grande Crunch Box on the bridge. Now has a Mississippi Queen on the bridge and neck positions. The guitar now features a string tree on the headstock. | ||
== | == Touring == | ||
At the [[London Shepherds Bush Empire 2013 (gig)|War Child gig]] Matt smashed this guitar first into Dom's bass drum, then a few times into his Dickinson amp and finally across Dom's drum kit. Some pieces of the mirror cover can be seen detached during the impacts. | |||
The guitar has been repaired since, and was seen back in action at the [[Toronto Air Canada Centre 2013 - 10th (gig)| April 10th, 2013 Toronto gig]]. According to Tim Stark's facebook page, the mirror has a brand new body and a photo shows the missing toggle killswitch. | |||
This guitar is now mainly only used for [[Plug in Baby (song)|Plug in Baby]] live. | This guitar is now mainly only used for [[Plug in Baby (song)|Plug in Baby]] live. | ||
==== Songs used for ==== | |||
* [[Assassin (song) | Assassin]] | * [[Assassin (song) | Assassin]] | ||
* [[Blackout (song) | Blackout]] | * [[Blackout (song) | Blackout]] | ||
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* [[Uprising (song) | Uprising]] | * [[Uprising (song) | Uprising]] | ||
Pictures of the Manson Mirror [http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=499158436811097&set=pcb.499158433477764&type=1&theater ] | |||
{{Backto | Manson Guitars}} | {{Backto | Manson Guitars}} | ||
Revision as of 16:36, 11 April 2013
| Mirror | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Manson Guitars |
| Used | 2004-12-19— |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on |
| Body covering | Mirrored perspex (acrylic) |
| Wood | Body: Currently Unknown Neck: Currently Unknown Fingerboard: rosewood |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic |
| Electronics | One volume, one tone, 3-way pickup selector |
| Pickup(s) | Neck: Bare Knuckle Mississippi Queen P90, previously Rio Grande Covered Bastard Bridge: Bare Knuckle Mississippi Queen, previously Rio Grande Crunchbox |
| Special circuits |
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Background
It was built at the same time as the Rust Relic for the December 2004 Earls Court Exhibition Centre concerts.
Specs
The only internal effects are the usual Fuzz Factory and MXR Phase 90. Originally with a Rio Grande Covered Bastard on the neck and Rio Grande Crunch Box on the bridge. Now has a Mississippi Queen on the bridge and neck positions. The guitar now features a string tree on the headstock.
Touring
At the War Child gig Matt smashed this guitar first into Dom's bass drum, then a few times into his Dickinson amp and finally across Dom's drum kit. Some pieces of the mirror cover can be seen detached during the impacts. The guitar has been repaired since, and was seen back in action at the April 10th, 2013 Toronto gig. According to Tim Stark's facebook page, the mirror has a brand new body and a photo shows the missing toggle killswitch.
This guitar is now mainly only used for Plug in Baby live.
Songs used for
- Assassin
- Blackout
- Butterflies & Hurricanes
- Map of the Problematique
- Micro Cuts
- MK Ultra (used during recording)
- Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever)
- New Born
- Plug In Baby
- Starlight
- Supermassive Black Hole
- Take a Bow
- Time Is Running Out
- Unnatural Selection
- Uprising
Pictures of the Manson Mirror [1]