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Mikey’s new instrument has been updated extensively for its third MD iteration, with his personal input to the new model informed by its stellar performance on the gigging cycle for Skindred’s critically-acclaimed Smile album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a new roast maple neck carve that allows effortless chordal work, a revised profile shape that is optimal for heavy riffing in drop tunings complimented by a dual action truss rod this guitar gives the versatility and stability required by the modern player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tones match the playability, with a custom dual humbucker pickup set supplying a wide range of classic sounds, shaped by Mikey to deliver the full range of tonality he demands. Begin your tone journey with the PF-3 unit at the neck, which gives the player a warm, full-bodied tone, relying on classic Alnico II magnets with 7.5k output. The Manson MD Custom bridge pickup has been given a full-throated boost to nearly 14k of output, thanks to additional winds and ceramic magnets: this unit is exclusive to the new MD-3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGotoh hardware throughout with Mikey's personal preference of machine head button, MGW Custom Control knobs with the added new Wildcat scratchplate on the Dry Satin Black model finish make these instruments stand out on stage and screen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manson Guitar Works | Official Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56716777587074,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/3319\/1298\/files\/MD-3_MikeyDemus_DrySatinBlack_1Hcopy2.jpg?v=1784796012"},{"product_id":"verona-mb-desert-dawn","title":"Verona • MB • Desert Dawn","description":"\u003cp\u003eManson Guitar Works are pleased to announce the production version of the Manson Verona MB Signature model, built to the exact and detailed specification of Matthew Bellamy’s stage guitar used during the Will Of The People Tour and now a firm part of the Muse frontman’s touring rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally named the Verona, following the Muse titled track of the same name, the Devonshire based factory had to push the boundaries further to go beyond a simple recreation of a vintage classic with high-spec parts. Knowing the guitar would be tour-tested for months on end and need to sit alongside the artist’s extensive Manson Guitars tour rack, a distinct tone and ergonomics all came to the forefront at the design process. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSporting a modern four bolt contoured heel, body contour tweaks that hint at the Manson MA ranges and an easily accessible 22 frets means the instrument has playability at its core, even with styling cues suggesting the 60s past. The sky blue scratchplate talks of yesteryear: the two point Gotoh 510 engineered tremolo of the here and now. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Tonally, the neck pickup was everything,” says Matt Bellamy. \"It had to capture that vintage clarity—the clean, expressive tone that lives in Ry Cooder’s slide work. I was chasing the emotional voice you hear in the road movies ‘Paris, Texas’ and ‘Crossroads’, that haunting, human sound that feels like it’s echoing across an empty desert highway.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The neck pickup on the Verona model is the soul of the guitar. It needed to deliver purity and presence, without ever feeling overdriven or artificial. It had to feel honest and epic, like one of my favourite films of all time ‘Thelma and Louise’ when the horizon opens up and the sky just swallows the road. But also a tone that can live alongside my other more modern sounding guitars”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving built pickups in house at Manson Guitar Works for over a decade, the team was able to design and test dozens of possible pickup specifications to deliver the sound Matt was looking for. Standard and aftermarket equipped vintage guitars were on hand during the entire time to make sure the exact amount of clarity, warmth and vintage tone could be dialled in. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the other end - literally - using experience with building multi-rail pickups, the bridge position sported a dual rail design wired in parallel to produce a hum-cancelling effect but with an output and tone to match up with the neck and middle pickups. The result? A combination with a spookily accurate 60s vibe neck pickup with an added extra splash of hot Texas sauce when the bridge pickup joins the action. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther vintage features come from the hand selected alder in the body, a master volume and two tone controls with an Oak Grigsby 5-way selector layout and a rosewood fingerboard with, unusually on an MB signature \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Verona MB is the exact recreation of Matthew Bellamy’s stage guitar and is available in Desert Dawn gloss finish. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manson Guitar Works | Official Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56717588824450,"sku":null,"price":3249.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/3319\/1298\/files\/Verona_MB_DesertDawn_1Hcopy.jpg?v=1784799040"},{"product_id":"manson-md-3-mikey-demus-atomic-tangerine","title":"MD-3 • Mikey Demus • Atomic Tangerine","description":"\u003cp\u003eManson Guitar Works and Mikey Demus, guitarist with UK reggae metallers Skindred, are proud to announce their latest release, the Manson MD-3, based on the classic MA profile guitar and wholly made in the UK at the company’s Ashburton factory. Mikey’s new instrument has been updated extensively for its third MD iteration, with his personal input to the new model informed by its stellar performance on the gigging cycle for Skindred’s critically-acclaimed Smile album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a new roast maple neck carve that allows effortless chordal work, a revised profile shape that is optimal for heavy riffing in drop tunings complimented by a dual action truss rod this guitar gives the versatility and stability required by the modern player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tones match the playability, with a custom dual humbucker pickup set supplying a wide range of classic sounds, shaped by Mikey to deliver the full range of tonality he demands. Begin your tone journey with the PF-3 unit at the neck, which gives the player a warm, full-bodied tone, relying on classic Alnico II magnets with 7.5k output. The Manson MD Custom bridge pickup has been given a full-throated boost to nearly 14k of output, thanks to additional winds and ceramic magnets: this unit is exclusive to the new MD-3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGotoh hardware throughout with Mikey's personal preference of machine head button, MGW Custom Control knobs with the added new Wildcat scratchplate on the Dry Satin Black model or the Classic Black plate on the revised Atomic Tangerine finish make these instruments stand out on stage and screen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manson Guitar Works | Official Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56735105188226,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/3319\/1298\/files\/MD-3_MikeyDemus_AtomicTangerine_1Hcopy.jpg?v=1784649599"},{"product_id":"mb-1-origin-black-edition","title":"Manson Matthew Bellamy Signature Black Edition • Origin Series","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMANSON GUITAR WORKS NEW ERA MB BLACK EDITION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e “If I could only have one guitar in the world, the Black Edition would be it.” Matthew Bellamy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManson Guitar Works are proud to release their most significant reissue guitar in the history of the company’s 46 years, the Black Edition Matthew Bellamy signature guitar. Three years in the making, the journey of the Muse frontman, Manson Guitar Works and guitar effects genius Ron Joyce have embarked on to create the ultimate MGW replica and is reflected in the painstaking level of detail these guitars have undergone to come to fruition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major public airing on Muse’s Time Is Running Out music video release revealed an instrument that stretched the boundaries of what a guitar could, or should be in a player’s hands. All of this combined to be an instrument that challenged all perceptions of the role of the electric guitar not just in that period but for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow it’s available with a new interpretation of the design brief for 2026 featuring our custom Sustainiac system, bespoke Zvex Fuzz Factory circuit, an updated MIDI strip controller and our all new MGW FL Wah. The original circuit designer, Ron Joyce, a continuing presence in many iconic Manson Guitars has once updated circuitry based on some of his latest work to ensure the player full control over its wide ranging sonic palette. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother new edition to the Manson pick up range can be found here as the HP90 is unveiled. This was developed over the last year with a focus on clear classic tones with headroom for a more aggressive stance whenever required bringing power and balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful swamp ash body combined with a hard maple neck gives a warm resonance whilst a dark rosewood fingerboard was chosen to keep the aesthetic close to the original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGotoh 510 hardware ensures maximum tuning stability for the hardest of players whilst retaining a sleek, classic look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of these guitars come with a hand signed certificate by the artist , a Manson X Mono Gig Bag and our all new Premium Leather Copper Strap handmade in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manson Guitar Works | Official Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56771799187842,"sku":null,"price":11999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/3319\/1298\/files\/007NewEra_1Hcopy.jpg?v=1784213256"},{"product_id":"mb-1-origin-black-relic-edition","title":"Manson Matthew Bellamy Signature Black Edition • Origin Series Relic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e MANSON GUITAR WORKS NEW ERA MB RELIC BLACK EDITION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e“If I could only have one guitar in the world, the Black Edition would be it.” Matthew Bellamy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManson Guitar Works are proud to release their most significant reissue guitar in the history of the company’s 46 years, the Black Edition Matthew Bellamy signature guitar. Three years in the making, the journey of the Muse frontman, Manson Guitar Works and guitar effects genius Ron Joyce have embarked on to create the ultimate MGW replica and is reflected in the painstaking level of detail these guitars have undergone to come to fruition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major public airing on Muse’s Time Is Running Out music video release revealed an instrument that stretched the boundaries of what a guitar could, or should be in a player’s hands. All of this combined to be an instrument that challenged all perceptions of the role of the electric guitar not just in that period but for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow it’s available with a new interpretation of the design brief for 2026 featuring our custom Sustainiac system, bespoke Zvex Fuzz Factory circuit, an updated MIDI strip controller and our all new MGW FL Wah. The original circuit designer, Ron Joyce, a continuing presence in many iconic Manson Guitars has once updated circuitry based on some of his latest work to ensure the player full control over its wide ranging sonic palette. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother new edition to the Manson pick up range can be found here as the HP90 is unveiled. This was developed over the last year with a focus on clear classic tones with headroom for a more aggressive stance whenever required bringing power and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular edition sees some light relicing to echo the journey of the artist's guitar which adds more depth and edge to an already outstanding piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful swamp ash body combined with a hard maple neck gives a warm resonance whilst a dark rosewood fingerboard was chosen to keep the aesthetic close to the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGotoh 510 hardware ensures maximum tuning stability for the hardest of players whilst retaining a sleek, classic look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of these guitars come with a hand signed certificate by the artist , a Manson X Mono Gig Bag and our all new Premium Leather Copper Strap handmade in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manson Guitar Works | Official Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56771877372290,"sku":null,"price":12999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/3319\/1298\/files\/007Middle_1Hcopy.jpg?v=1784807002"},{"product_id":"manson-matthew-bellamy-signature-black-edition-o-r","title":"Manson Matthew Bellamy Signature Black Edition • Origin Reissue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMANSON GUITAR WORKS MATTHEW BELLAMY SIGNATURE BLACK EDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e “If I could only have one guitar in the world, the Black Edition would be it.” Matthew Bellamy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManson Guitar Works are proud to release their most significant reissue guitar in the history of the company’s 46 years, the Black Edition Matthew Bellamy signature guitar. Three years in the making, the journey of the Muse frontman, Manson Guitar Works and guitar effects genius Ron Joyce have embarked on to create the ultimate MGW replica and is reflected in the painstaking level of detail these guitars have undergone to come to fruition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major public airing on Muse’s Time Is Running Out music video release revealed an instrument that stretched the boundaries of what a guitar could, or should be in a player’s hands. Fernandez Sustainer, MIDI controlled, stuttering kill-switch effects, screeching Z-Vex Fuzz Factory and theramin like Zvex Wah Probe all combined to be an instrument that challenged all perceptions of the role of the electric guitar not just in that period but for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Edition. Black Ed. 007. The Gadget Guitar. No matter what name it’s given (whether by fans, by techs or by Matt himself), one thing is clear - this is the most significant guitar in the career of Muse’s Matt Bellamy since its creation in 2001. Black Edition was conceived as a technology - forward instrument to unleash the sonic manifestations in the headspace of the then 22-year old Matt Bellamy. Since its creation it is the only guitar in the artist's arsenal that has featured on every Muse album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Edition OR (Origin Reissue) Relic features a 100% accurate body shape and relicing based on the original guitar including glue joint repairs, chips and dings exactly as per the original is today.  Components are accurately sourced even if only available nearly three decades ago, the scarcity of the circuits limiting this release to just 9 pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recreation of this iconic instrument began with the task of ensuring the original was back to full tour-ready operational status. Once the team were happy they understood what was under the hood then the real work began. Recreating the exact dimensions of the accurate and knurled pattern on the control knobs was deemed as essential as piecing together the exact circuits and electronics that powered the original. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted by Manson Guitars in the UK, Black Edition reflects a distinctly British approach to instrument building: experimental, uncompromising, and artist-led. It was developed not as a mass product, but as a response to a specific creative moment. The original circuit designer, Ron Joyce, a continuing presence in many iconic Manson Guitars has once again built circuits to allow the wide range of effects on offer to work each, allowing the player full creative control over it's sonic palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique package comes with a full Protechnic made flight case, a handmade leather strap embosques with the serial of its guitar, an individual copper plate certificate, limited edition pick tin and picks. Each guitar has been played, hand signed and numbered by the artist and will include the strings from that session. There is also a hidden message which will give the owner a link to bonus material. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manson Guitar Works | Official Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56774313509250,"sku":null,"price":29999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/3319\/1298\/files\/MatthewBellamySignatureBlackEditionO.R._1Hcopy.jpg?v=1784805314"},{"product_id":"verona-mb-desert-dawn-prototype","title":"Verona • MB • Desert Dawn • Prototype","description":"\u003cp\u003eA one-off prototype of the Manson Verona MB Signature model - hand built at the Ashburton workshop, finished to full production standard, and carrying a neck specification that never reached the production run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Verona MB is built to the exact and detailed specification of Matthew Bellamy's stage guitar used during the Will Of The People Tour and now a firm part of the Muse frontman's touring rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally named the Verona, following the Muse titled track of the same name, the Devonshire based factory had to push the boundaries further to go beyond a simple recreation of a vintage classic with high-spec parts. Knowing the guitar would be tour-tested for months on end and need to sit alongside the artist's extensive Manson Guitars tour rack, a distinct tone and ergonomics all came to the forefront at the design process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSporting a modern four bolt contoured heel, body contour tweaks that hint at the Manson MA ranges and an easily accessible 22 frets means the instrument has playability at its core, even with styling cues suggesting the 60s past. The sky blue scratchplate talks of yesteryear: the two point Gotoh 510 engineered tremolo of the here and now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Tonally, the neck pickup was everything,\" says Matt Bellamy. \"It had to capture that vintage clarity—the clean, expressive tone that lives in Ry Cooder's slide work. I was chasing the emotional voice you hear in the road movies 'Paris, Texas' and 'Crossroads', that haunting, human sound that feels like it's echoing across an empty desert highway.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The neck pickup on the Verona model is the soul of the guitar. It needed to deliver purity and presence, without ever feeling overdriven or artificial. It had to feel honest and epic, like one of my favourite films of all time 'Thelma and Louise' when the horizon opens up and the sky just swallows the road. But also a tone that can live alongside my other more modern sounding guitars\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving built pickups in house at Manson Guitar Works for over a decade, the team was able to design and test dozens of possible pickup specifications to deliver the sound Matt was looking for. Standard and aftermarket equipped vintage guitars were on hand during the entire time to make sure the exact amount of clarity, warmth and vintage tone could be dialled in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the other end - literally - using experience with building multi-rail pickups, the bridge position sported a dual rail design wired in parallel to produce a hum-cancelling effect but with an output and tone to match up with the neck and middle pickups. The result? A combination with a spookily accurate 60s vibe neck pickup with an added extra splash of hot Texas sauce when the bridge pickup joins the action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther vintage features come from the hand selected alder in the body, a master volume and two tone controls, and an Oak Grigsby 5-way selector layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere this prototype departs from the production model is the neck. 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