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The Meta Series MBM-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitar is the latest production Manson Guitar produced in conjunction with their partner, Cort Guitars. Extensive development time and multiple prototypes were produced to reflect the multitude of instruments that Muse lead singer/guitarist Matthew Bellamy chooses to use onstage. It’s equipped with pickups developed by Manson Guitar Works especially for this instrument and utilizes the Manson soft V-neck profile that has consistently received praise around the globe. The Meta series represents Manson Guitar’s philosophy to transcend to a better product while referencing everything that existed before.
Cort Meta Series MBM-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitar Silver
Cort Meta Series MBM-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitar Silver
Cort Meta Series MBM-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Guitar Silver

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  • Basswood body
  • V-shape hard maple neck, Indian laurel fretboard
  • Dual Manson humbuckers, 3-way switch, kill button
  • Fully adjustable bridge and tailpiece, staggered height locking machine heads, chrome hardware

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Body
  • Body wood: Basswood
Neck
  • Neck shape: V
  • Neck wood: Hard Maple
  • Scale length: 25.5"
Fingerboard
  • Material: Indian laurel
  • Radius: Compound
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Nut width: 1.69”
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Manson humbucker
  • Bridge: Manson humbucker
  • Control layout: Master Volume, Master Tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Special electronics: Kill button
Hardware
  • Bridge design: Adjustable
  • Tailpiece: Adjustable
  • Tuning machines: Locking
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Orientation: Right Handed

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Dear Fellow Guitarist,

For 44 years Cort has built the finest guitars and basses representing quality and value unparalleled in our industry. Each Cort employee approaches his or her job with pride that allows us to work as one extended family; working for a common goal; to endeavor to bring you the finest quality instrument possible.

Our family includes luthiers, artist, designers, and retailers who bring to life our watchwords "Designed by Musicians for Musicians".It's exciting to work side by side with Larry Coryell, Hiram Bullock, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Billy Cox, Josh Paul, Joe Beck, T.M. Stevens, Will Turpin, Greg Curbow, Bill Conklin, Mark Egan, Rob Elrick, Jim Triggs, Bill Bartolini, Larry Fishman, Steve Grimes and many other artists and designers who help to create the Cort Collection.Every instrument we ship is quality controlled in our Northbrook, IL facility and carries our limited LIFETIME WARRANTY.Our mission is to exceed your expectations with cutting edge designs, hand selected materials, and state-of -art technology.

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Pros
  1. Fun To Play3
  2. Good Tone3
  3. Solid Electronics3
  4. Good Feel2
  5. Good Pick Up2

Reviewed by 3 customers

  • I bought this for the kill switch, FANTASTIC instrument

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    byFred

    fromSouth Carolina

    I like the guitar tones Bellamy gets with Muse, so thought I would try this while it was on sale. I liked it pretty well right away after a quick setup. It's the most comfortable neck I've played, lightweight, and beautifully made. The locking tuners and compound radius are great features. My favorite feature though, is tone. The pickups sound great in all three positions. Every string is balanced and clear. It sounds great with low gain AND higher gain. It doesn't have the normal annoying 'quack' of Les Paul type bridge pickups. And the neck pickup never sounds muffled or dull. I have more expensive guitars, but this is the one I always pick up first.

  • AMAZING for any Muse fan

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byTyler

    fromPhiladelphia

    When it was time to upgrade from my first guitar, I was STOKED to try out a few options. The MBM-1 immediately drew me as I am a HUGE Muse fan. The tone on this guitar is insane, and the switch allows you to alternate from overdrive to tube screamer tone. The look is also incredible!

  • I would buy this guitar over any other

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byJoseph

    fromHollywood, CA

    This model of the MBM is cheaper and really worth buying. A comfortable shape to hold and is better with distortion pedals. Make sure to also change the strings after purchasing.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byTim

    fromMilwaukee, WI

    Where is this made?

    Where is this made?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Indonesia

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byHomielang

    fromToronto, Ontario, Canada

    What case would go with this guitar?

    What case would go with this guitar?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Basically any general electric case will. I would recommend the Musician's Gear case.