"Matt, if you could only have one guitar in the world, would Black Edition be it?"
"Matt, if you could only have one guitar in the world, would Black Edition be it?"
"Matt, if you could only have one guitar in the world, would Black Edition be it?"
BlackEdition.BlackEd.007.TheGadgetguitar.Nomatterwhatnameit’sgiven(whetherbyfans,bytechsorbyMatthimself),onethingisclear.ThisisthemostsignificantguitarinthecareerofMuse’sMatthewBellamysinceitscreationbyMansonGuitars2001.AvailableforthefirsttimeinanOR(OriginReissue)ReliceditionandamodernNewErainterpretationoftheoriginal.
BlackEdition.BlackEd.007.TheGadgetguitar.Nomatterwhatnameit’sgiven(whetherbyfans,bytechsorbyMatthimself),onethingisclear.ThisisthemostsignificantguitarinthecareerofMuse’sMatthewBellamysinceitscreationbyMansonGuitars2001.AvailableforthefirsttimeinanOR(OriginReissue)ReliceditionandamodernNewErainterpretationoftheoriginal.
BlackEdition.BlackEd.007.TheGadgetguitar.Nomatterwhatnameit’sgiven(whetherbyfans,bytechsorbyMatthimself),onethingisclear.ThisisthemostsignificantguitarinthecareerofMuse’sMatthewBellamysinceitscreationbyMansonGuitars2001.AvailableforthefirsttimeinanOR(OriginReissue)ReliceditionandamodernNewErainterpretationoftheoriginal.
MUSE — TIME IS RUNNING OUT (2011)
FirstappearingduringtheAbsolutioneraandimmortalisedinthe"TimeIsRunningOut"musicvideo,theManson007ismorethanavisualicon—it'sahigh-pressuretoolofimmediate,physicalexpression. Inthevideo,theguitarappearsnotasaprop,butasanoperationalenginedesignedtothrivewhereperformance,technology,andurgencycollide.Thisreplicacapturesthatexacttension:amachinebuiltforthemomentjustbeforeeverythingbreaks.
FirstappearingduringtheAbsolutioneraandimmortalisedinthe"TimeIsRunningOut"musicvideo,theManson007ismorethanavisualicon—it'sahigh-pressuretoolofimmediate,physicalexpression. Inthevideo,theguitarappearsnotasaprop,butasanoperationalenginedesignedtothrivewhereperformance,technology,andurgencycollide.Thisreplicacapturesthatexacttension:amachinebuiltforthemomentjustbeforeeverythingbreaks.
FirstappearingduringtheAbsolutioneraandimmortalisedinthe"TimeIsRunningOut"musicvideo,theManson007ismorethanavisualicon—it'sahigh-pressuretoolofimmediate,physicalexpression. Inthevideo,theguitarappearsnotasaprop,butasanoperationalenginedesignedtothrivewhereperformance,technology,andurgencycollide.Thisreplicacapturesthatexacttension:amachinebuiltforthemomentjustbeforeeverythingbreaks.
Time was running out.
The guitar was ready.
Time was running out.
The guitar was ready.
Time was running out.
The guitar was ready.
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SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Body Finish
Matt black (Relic)
Case
UK Protechnic Full Flight Hard Case
Body
Mahogany, Exact Body Replica of Original
Neck
Hard Maple, Custom Brass Truss Rod Adjuster
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Black Dots, SIMS Side L.E.D.’s
Bridge
Schaller GTM Tune-O-Matic
Electronics
Controls Front: Volume, Tone, MIDI Rotary Programme Potentiometer, Sustainer Intensity, Wah Probe on/off, Bridge or Neck Pickup yes/no, Sustainer on/off, Sustainer 3-way Mode Toggle, Fuzz Factory on/off, Comp and Stab Controls
Controls Rear: LED on/off Switch, RF and LED Wah Probe Trim Pots, Ron Joyce Sub Board Trim Pot System (Z-Vex Fuzz Factory Drive, Gate and Volume plus Wah Probe Volume).
Pickups
Neck: Seymour Duncan Hot P90
Bridge: Bare Knuckle Mississippi Queen P90
Integrated Systems
Fernandes Sustainer
Z-Vex Fuzz Factory OR Specification
Z-Vex Wah Probe OR specification
MIDI Strip Controller with ‘OR’ Roland Synthesiser Strip
Toggle Kill Switch
Body Finish
Matt black (Relic or Non-Relic available)
Case
UK Manson/Hiscox Hard case
Body
Swamp Ash, New Era Style
Neck
Hard maple, Custom Brass Truss Rod Adjuster
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Black Dots
Bridge
Gotoh 510 Series
Electronics
Controls Front: Volume, Tone (Push/Pull FLW), MIDI Rotary Programme Potentiometer, Sustainiac Drive, 3-way Pickup Selector, Sustainiac on/off, Sustainiac 3-way Mode Toggle, Fuzz Factory On/Off, Comp and Stab Controls
Pickups
Neck: Manson DB90
Bridge: Manson HP-90
Integrated Systems
Sustainiac Sustainer
Z-Vex Fuzz Factory
Manson/Ron Joyce FL Wah
MIDI Strip controller
Toggle Kill Switch
Origin Reissue
New Era
Body Finish
Matt black (Relic)
Case
UK Protechnic Full Flight Hard Case
Body
Mahogany, Exact Body Replica of Original
Neck
Hard Maple, Custom Brass Truss Rod Adjuster
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Black Dots, SIMS Side L.E.D.’s
Bridge
Schaller GTM Tune-O-Matic
Electronics
Controls Front: Volume, Tone, MIDI Rotary Programme Potentiometer, Sustainer Intensity, Wah Probe on/off, Bridge or Neck Pickup yes/no, Sustainer on/off, Sustainer 3-way Mode Toggle, Fuzz Factory on/off, Comp and Stab Controls
Controls Rear: LED on/off Switch, RF and LED Wah Probe Trim Pots, Ron Joyce Sub Board Trim Pot System (Z-Vex Fuzz Factory Drive, Gate and Volume plus Wah Probe Volume).
Pickups
Neck: Seymour Duncan Hot P90
Bridge: Bare Knuckle Mississippi Queen P90
Integrated Systems
Fernandes Sustainer
Z-Vex Fuzz Factory OR Specification
Z-Vex Wah Probe OR specification
MIDI Strip Controller with ‘OR’ Roland Synthesiser Strip
Toggle Kill Switch
Body Finish
Matt black (Relic or Non-Relic available)
Case
UK Manson/Hiscox Hard case
Body
Swamp Ash, New Era Style
Neck
Hard maple, Custom Brass Truss Rod Adjuster
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Black Dots
Bridge
Gotoh 510 Series
Electronics
Controls Front: Volume, Tone (Push/Pull FLW), MIDI Rotary Programme Potentiometer, Sustainiac Drive, 3-way Pickup Selector, Sustainiac on/off, Sustainiac 3-way Mode Toggle, Fuzz Factory On/Off, Comp and Stab Controls
Pickups
Neck: Manson DB90
Bridge: Manson HP-90
Integrated Systems
Sustainiac Sustainer
Z-Vex Fuzz Factory
Manson/Ron Joyce FL Wah
MIDI Strip controller
Toggle Kill Switch
Origin Reissue
New Era
Body Finish
Matt black (Relic)
Case
UK Protechnic Full Flight Hard Case
Body
Mahogany, Exact Body Replica of Original
Neck
Hard Maple, Custom Brass Truss Rod Adjuster
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Black Dots, SIMS Side L.E.D.’s
Bridge
Schaller GTM Tune-O-Matic
Electronics
Controls Front: Volume, Tone, MIDI Rotary Programme Potentiometer, Sustainer Intensity, Wah Probe on/off, Bridge or Neck Pickup yes/no, Sustainer on/off, Sustainer 3-way Mode Toggle, Fuzz Factory on/off, Comp and Stab Controls
Controls Rear: LED on/off Switch, RF and LED Wah Probe Trim Pots, Ron Joyce Sub Board Trim Pot System (Z-Vex Fuzz Factory Drive, Gate and Volume plus Wah Probe Volume).
Pickups
Neck: Seymour Duncan Hot P90
Bridge: Bare Knuckle Mississippi Queen P90
Integrated Systems
Fernandes Sustainer
Z-Vex Fuzz Factory OR Specification
Z-Vex Wah Probe OR specification
MIDI Strip Controller with ‘OR’ Roland Synthesiser Strip
Toggle Kill Switch
Body Finish
Matt black (Relic or Non-Relic available)
Case
UK Manson/Hiscox Hard case
Body
Swamp Ash, New Era Style
Neck
Hard maple, Custom Brass Truss Rod Adjuster
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Black Dots
Bridge
Gotoh 510 Series
Electronics
Controls Front: Volume, Tone (Push/Pull FLW), MIDI Rotary Programme Potentiometer, Sustainiac Drive, 3-way Pickup Selector, Sustainiac on/off, Sustainiac 3-way Mode Toggle, Fuzz Factory On/Off, Comp and Stab Controls
Pickups
Neck: Manson DB90
Bridge: Manson HP-90
Integrated Systems
Sustainiac Sustainer
Z-Vex Fuzz Factory
Manson/Ron Joyce FL Wah
MIDI Strip controller
Toggle Kill Switch
Origin Reissue
New Era
NO ABSOLUTION
NO ABSOLUTION
NO ABSOLUTION
TheBlackEditionwasconceivedasananswertoasimplequestion:howmuchcontrolcanbeplaceddirectlyundertheplayer’shands?Ratherthanrelyingonexternalpedalsorrackunits,theguitarintegratesfuzz,wah,sustain,andMIDIcontrolintoasingleinstrument.Theresultisasystemwheresounddesignbecomesphysical—fingermovementreplacesfootwork.Expressionhappensonthebodyoftheguitaritself.
TheBlackEditionwasconceivedasananswertoasimplequestion:howmuchcontrolcanbeplaceddirectlyundertheplayer’shands?Ratherthanrelyingonexternalpedalsorrackunits,theguitarintegratesfuzz,wah,sustain,andMIDIcontrolintoasingleinstrument.Theresultisasystemwheresounddesignbecomesphysical—fingermovementreplacesfootwork.Expressionhappensonthebodyoftheguitaritself.
TheBlackEditionwasconceivedasananswertoasimplequestion:howmuchcontrolcanbeplaceddirectlyundertheplayer’shands?Ratherthanrelyingonexternalpedalsorrackunits,theguitarintegratesfuzz,wah,sustain,andMIDIcontrolintoasingleinstrument.Theresultisasystemwheresounddesignbecomesphysical—fingermovementreplacesfootwork.Expressionhappensonthebodyoftheguitaritself.
Origin Reissue
New Era
Origin Reissue
New Era
Origin Reissue
New Era
BEHIND THE 007
BEHIND THE 007
Atthecoreoftheinstrumentisaribbon-styleMIDIstripcontrollerembeddedalongthebodyedge.Unlikerotaryknobsorjoysticks,thestripallowscontinuous,gesturalcontrol.Sliding,tapping,andpressurebecomepartofperformanceratherthanadjustment.RoutedfromyourMIDIdeviceviaonboardfuzz,thereminlikewahcontrolandlimitlesssustain,theguitarbehaveslesslikeapassivesignalsourceandmorelikealivecontrolsurface.
Atthecoreoftheinstrumentisaribbon-styleMIDIstripcontrollerembeddedalongthebodyedge.Unlikerotaryknobsorjoysticks,thestripallowscontinuous,gesturalcontrol.Sliding,tapping,andpressurebecomepartofperformanceratherthanadjustment.RoutedfromyourMIDIdeviceviaonboardfuzz,thereminlikewahcontrolandlimitlesssustain,theguitarbehaveslesslikeapassivesignalsourceandmorelikealivecontrolsurface.
A Body Built for Stage Authority
A Body Built for Stage Authority
Solid body construction grounds the 007 in weight and authority, giving the instrument a physical presence that mirrors Muse’s dense, pressure-driven sound. Finished in Matt (sic) Black two versions are available; the OR (Origin Reissue) Relic featuring, 100% accurate body shape and relicing based on the original guitar with components accurately sourced from nearly three decades ago and the modern New Era interpretation of the original.
Solid body construction grounds the 007 in weight and authority, giving the instrument a physical presence that mirrors Muse’s dense, pressure-driven sound. Finished in Matt (sic) Black two versions are available; the OR (Origin Reissue) Relic featuring, 100% accurate body shape and relicing based on the original guitar with components accurately sourced from nearly three decades ago and the modern New Era interpretation of the original.
Solid body construction grounds the 007 in weight and authority, giving the instrument a physical presence that mirrors Muse’s dense, pressure-driven sound. Finished in Matt (sic) Black two versions are available; the OR (Origin Reissue) Relic featuring, 100% accurate body shape and relicing based on the original guitar with components accurately sourced from nearly three decades ago and the modern New Era interpretation of the original.
Electronics as Expression
Developed with Matt’s playing style in mind, these systems place sound manipulation directly in the player’s hands, with an integrated Z-Vex Fuzz Factory, Z-Vex Wah Probe, Fernandes sustainer system, MIDI control, and a kill switch just some of the circuits that power the OR Relic in identical fashion to the original. The New Era platform offers modern refinements to the systems for the ultimate on-stage self-contained performance system.
Developed with Matt’s playing style in mind, these systems place sound manipulation directly in the player’s hands, with an integrated Z-Vex Fuzz Factory, Z-Vex Wah Probe, Fernandes sustainer system, MIDI control, and a kill switch just some of the circuits that power the OR Relic in identical fashion to the original. The New Era platform offers modern refinements to the systems for the ultimate on-stage self-contained performance system.
Developed with Matt’s playing style in mind, these systems place sound manipulation directly in the player’s hands, with an integrated Z-Vex Fuzz Factory, Z-Vex Wah Probe, Fernandes sustainer system, MIDI control, and a kill switch just some of the circuits that power the OR Relic in identical fashion to the original. The New Era platform offers modern refinements to the systems for the ultimate on-stage self-contained performance system.
A Neck Designed for Control
The bolt-on maple neck delivers immediacy and precision, allowing rapid response under demanding performance conditions. It was built to stay stable under repetition, aggression, and long sessions, where control matters more than comfort alone. As per the original feature, the OR Relic sports Blue SIMS L.E.D.s along the side of the neck.
The bolt-on maple neck delivers immediacy and precision, allowing rapid response under demanding performance conditions. It was built to stay stable under repetition, aggression, and long sessions, where control matters more than comfort alone. As per the original feature, the OR Relic sports Blue SIMS L.E.D.s along the side of the neck.
The bolt-on maple neck delivers immediacy and precision, allowing rapid response under demanding performance conditions. It was built to stay stable under repetition, aggression, and long sessions, where control matters more than comfort alone. As per the original feature, the OR Relic sports Blue SIMS L.E.D.s along the side of the neck.
Built in the UK
Crafted by Manson Guitars in the UK, Black Edition reflects a distinctly British approach to instrument building: experimental, uncompromising, and artist-led. The original circuit designer, Ron Joyce, a continuing presence in many iconic Manson Guitars has once again built circuits for both the OR and New Era guitars with staggering precision.
Crafted by Manson Guitars in the UK, Black Edition reflects a distinctly British approach to instrument building: experimental, uncompromising, and artist-led. The original circuit designer, Ron Joyce, a continuing presence in many iconic Manson Guitars has once again built circuits for both the OR and New Era guitars with staggering precision.
Crafted by Manson Guitars in the UK, Black Edition reflects a distinctly British approach to instrument building: experimental, uncompromising, and artist-led. The original circuit designer, Ron Joyce, a continuing presence in many iconic Manson Guitars has once again built circuits for both the OR and New Era guitars with staggering precision.
How Does a Z-Vex Pedal get inside a Manson Guitar?
Black Edition’s most striking feature is the shaped copper plate sunk into the body at the upper horn. Wave your hand in front of it and it bends a wah tone sound into the players hand. How did it find its way into the guitar? Over to Matt…”Whenever we went to Japan, we used to always go and buy weird pedals. That was just a thing that we did. A lot of Chris’s synth pedals come from Japan. Certain shops we used to know in Tokyo had all the best collections and I remember seeing a Z-Vex Wah Probe there for the first time. I bought one, played it and said, “Let's do this!” The idea behind it was to get this kind of theremin vibe going…which if it was built into the guitar we could achieve with a sustainer holding the note, and the Z-Vex Wah probe giving the note the “movement”.
How Does a Z-Vex Pedal get inside a Manson Guitar?
Black Edition’s most striking feature is the shaped copper plate sunk into the body at the upper horn. Wave your hand in front of it and it bends a wah tone sound into the players hand. How did it find its way into the guitar? Over to Matt…”Whenever we went to Japan, we used to always go and buy weird pedals. That was just a thing that we did. A lot of Chris’s synth pedals come from Japan. Certain shops we used to know in Tokyo had all the best collections and I remember seeing a Z-Vex Wah Probe there for the first time. I bought one, played it and said, “Let's do this!” The idea behind it was to get this kind of theremin vibe going…which if it was built into the guitar we could achieve with a sustainer holding the note, and the Z-Vex Wah probe giving the note the “movement”.
THE ULTIMATE SECRET WEAPON, welcome to Manson Guitar Works…
THE ULTIMATE SECRET WEAPON, welcome to Manson Guitar Works…
THE ULTIMATE SECRET WEAPON, welcome to Manson Guitar Works…
