Manson has actually revealed not one, however 2 brand-new electrical guitarswhich have actually been officially presented as the Geo Mask V1 and Geo Mask V2– a set of hugely styled instruments that consistently replicate the impressive mirror mask guitar wielded by Muse’s Matt Bellamy.
The initial develop very first took headings in 2015 after it turned into one of Bellamy’s the majority of noteworthy onstage instruments, having actually initially been presented throughout the Will of individuals trip in early June 2023.
Utilized throughout tracks such as Will of the People and Hysteriathe instrument changed Bellamy’s mirror angled mask that included in Muse’s video and live programs into a completely fledged guitar– and quickly established a cult following.
Naturally, fans demanded an opportunity to get a mirror mask guitar of their own, and now Manson Guitar Works– the brains behind all of Bellamy’s customized constructs– has actually gladly required.
This isn’t simply a loose visual copy. Rather, these 2 Geo monsters represent “a similar reproduction of Bellamy’s WOTP phase guitar”, with just one small variance from the initial, which had actually backplates etched with the worker names of the brand name.
Here, serial markings and a Will of individuals logo design are utilized rather. Yeah, quite darn close to the initial.
As pointed out, 2 variations of the guitar have actually been presented, both of which consistently follow the ergonomic and visual angular style of the initial construct. Both likewise include an alder body, ebony fingerboard and a Mask Metal Paint surface with a coordinating headstock.
In other places, chrome Gotoh hardware is utilized throughout the board– a 510 bridge and tailpiece, and 510 H.A.P. tuners can be discovered– as are Schaller strap locks. Tone-wise, Bellamy’s preferred pickup combination of a Manson PF-1 MB bridge humbucker and Sustainiac Stealth Pro Sustainer (with the appropriate controls) are hired.
What sets these 2 instruments apart? Well, the V2 rather chooses a 5A flamed roasted maple neck, instead of the V1 version’s figured flame maple option, and comes as part of a broader collectors plan that extends beyond the guitar itself.
That implies the V2 design is accompanied by a real mirror face mask. Yep, that’s right, a mask– developed with the aid of the very same designer, developer and products as Bellamy’s own– is consisted of in the V2 collection.
There’s simply the little information of the extra custom-cut Protechnic flight case, the Manson Heistercamp Premium unique edition Geo logo design guitar strap, and a choice of Geo plectrums.
There’s likewise a laser engraved certificate of credibility– rather than the uninteresting routine one– and limited-edition color print hand-signed by Bellamy himself.
As Stark informed Guitar World in 2015 throughout a thorough conversation of the instrument’s conceptionthe Geo Mask design was influenced by the initial mirror mask that Bellamy had actually put on.
“The primary difficulty was obtaining from the concept to a working image to see if it might in fact work,” stated Stark, who had the ability to make his vision a truth with the assistance of computer-aided style (CAD) mastermind James Yarde.
“James kept in mind that the cavities were specified by the angles on the front,” Stark went on. “Some mindful factor to consider needed to go into the siting of the controls within the cavities.”
It was up to woodworking luthier Emily Gardner to complete off the top’s enchanting surface: “She invested hours working it, getting each airplane flat and crisping up each line where the airplanes fulfilled. That was the greatest difficulty, truly. Her ability and eye for information actually offered me the very best platform to get the paint on and display the result.”
Owing to large information that has actually entered into recreating these designs– and the reasonable truth they will be extremely restricted– they each come at an expense.
Just 10 of each bundle has actually been produced: ₤ 7,999 for V1 and ₤ 13,999 for V2 (approx $10,000 and $17,500 respectively).
To learn more, head over to Manson Guitar Works