Manson MB-1

Matt Bellamy's custom guitar built by Hugh Manson. Features built-in Fernandes Sustainer, MIDI controllers, Kaoss pad, and kill switch. The guitar's aluminum body and custom pickups produce a bright, aggressive tone that can sustain indefinitely and produce synthesizer-like effects without external pedals.

Field notes on the Manson MB-1

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