Guest Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 black screenless ones look incredible but red screenless ones nahhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macaroon Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 black screenless ones look incredible but red screenless ones nahhhh Ross, I'm sorry to create conflict here, but I would legitimately consider putting my member into that piece of machinery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyjackk Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I actually love the red glitter without a screen if only I had $6500 spare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macaroon Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I actually love the red glitter without a screen if only I had $6500 spare Testify Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Ross, I'm sorry to create conflict here, but I would legitimately consider putting my member into that piece of machinery. I originally ordered my (now obsolete?) MB-1 to that spec, but realized I'd really just be paying the extra for the shape and finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macaroon Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I originally ordered my (now obsolete?) MB-1 to that spec, but realized I'd really just be paying the extra for the shape and finish I think the fact that Manson guitars are so tech'd up with gizmos could fool people into thinking they can be made obsolete. Like an iPhone being replaced every year by Apple. I'd completely disagree. Is a 73' Fender Strat obsolete because they release 2015 versions with, technically speaking, miles better hardware? Give your MB-1 the love that me and my member would give it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I think the fact that Manson guitars are so tech'd up with gizmos could fool people into thinking they can be made obsolete. Like an iPhone being replaced every year by Apple. I'd completely disagree. Is a 73' Fender Strat obsolete because they release 2015 versions with, technically speaking, miles better hardware? Give your MB-1 the love that me and my member would give it! Oh I know. Especially when there's only two or three differences...Actually, isn't it the same with iPhones? I've had my MB-1 for four years, which is over four times longer than I'd have an iPhone, so maybe it's time I get a new one. Or does that logic not work with guitars? And I don't know. I have a '73 actually, but is the hardware better on the new US strats? It's more modern I guess, but I don't know if it's better quality. The 70's strats apparently have lower quality hardware than the older ones though, but it's a good guitar. I think they might be attempting to make the strat more versatile with the pickup voicing, different hardware, etc which might or might not be a good thing in my opinion and it's been neglected a bit lately...need to clean it up and put some new strings on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macaroon Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Oh I know. Especially when there's only two or three differences...Actually, isn't it the same with iPhones? I've had my MB-1 for four years, which is over four times longer than I'd have an iPhone, so maybe it's time I get a new one. Or does that logic not work with guitars? And I don't know. I have a '73 actually, but is the hardware better on the new US strats? It's more modern I guess, but I don't know if it's better quality. The 70's strats apparently have lower quality hardware than the older ones though, but it's a good guitar. I think they might be attempting to make the strat more versatile with the pickup voicing, different hardware, etc which might or might not be a good thing in my opinion and it's been neglected a bit lately...need to clean it up and put some new strings on. I feel a bond with a guitar reaches a slightly more personal level than an iPhone, at least. After all, you are making music and not phone calls Nah I get you there, I wouldn't say the hardware is much better on modern models, I was just meaning in terms of all the new 'technologies' companies are putting into modern models. Nothing wrong with it, but just because they are more technically efficient doesn't render the classic models obsolete in my view! And absolutely, you better clean that up; what a guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bs Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Not been here in too long! Bs that custom looks amazing, good to see you've finally got your hands on it. Those videos do it so much more justice for me than the pictures I've seen, looks incredible in motion! Cheers - been really busy for the last couple of weeks, so I've only been able to play a couple of times recently. Will make up for some of that tonight I think! Played my MB-1 properly a few nights ago while we're on the topic, and it still sounds as good as ever. Definitely a lot crisper and cleaner than the custom if that's the right way to put it. The custom really is pretty full on in every way. Both are fantastic though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macaroon Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Cheers - been really busy for the last couple of weeks, so I've only been able to play a couple of times recently. Will make up for some of that tonight I think! Played my MB-1 properly a few nights ago while we're on the topic, and it still sounds as good as ever. Definitely a lot crisper and cleaner than the custom if that's the right way to put it. The custom really is pretty full on in every way. Both are fantastic though. Aye I'd take either to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozo Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I really like that MA-X. Looks like Josh Homme's guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I really like that MA-X. Looks like Josh Homme's guitars. indeed. I feel a bond with a guitar reaches a slightly more personal level than an iPhone, at least. After all, you are making music and not phone calls Nah I get you there, I wouldn't say the hardware is much better on modern models, I was just meaning in terms of all the new 'technologies' companies are putting into modern models. Nothing wrong with it, but just because they are more technically efficient doesn't render the classic models obsolete in my view! And absolutely, you better clean that up; what a guitar! Yeah exactly. Also, I suppose that even if you got one without an X-Y pad, you'd still be able to get a certificate signed by Matthew Bellamy of the band Muse... you would have more man points than Niel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macaroon Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I just want a Mattocaster with no pickguard in a great finish IS THAT SO MUCH TO ASK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I just want a Mattocaster with no pickguard in a great finish IS THAT SO MUCH TO ASK Can't think of a MoC that has a pickguard besides the rust relic anyway. Here you go: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2014-Manson-MB-1S-Matthew-Bellamy-Signature-Electric-Guitar-Red-Glitter-MUSE-/261672506721? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macaroon Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Can't think of a MoC that has a pickguard besides the rust relic anyway. Here you go: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2014-Manson-MB-1S-Matthew-Bellamy-Signature-Electric-Guitar-Red-Glitter-MUSE-/261672506721? They all have great finishes too, doesn't change the fact that I can't afford one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Is $10k a fair asking price for that guitar in the states? I imagine having it shipped over would push the value up a lot, but by nearly $2k? I'm also thinking of having some adjustments made to my MA-2... pearloid scratchplate and a coil-split Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozo Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 indeed. You buy it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyjackk Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Is $10k a fair asking price for that guitar in the states? I imagine having it shipped over would push the value up a lot, but by nearly $2k? I'm also thinking of having some adjustments made to my MA-2... pearloid scratchplate and a coil-split in aud i would be able to get one for about $8k after shipping and tax and such so i'd say it's a tad overpriced haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowella Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I'll have to ask my friend who has an MB-1 how much it cost him to get it here. $8k sounds about right. Also I want to see it. Didn't think someone within a mile of me would own one. Small world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Is $10k a fair asking price for that guitar in the states? I imagine having it shipped over would push the value up a lot, but by nearly $2k? I'm also thinking of having some adjustments made to my MA-2... pearloid scratchplate and a coil-split Not unless you're really impatient, and don't want to deal with international shipping It still comes up to well under $10k with shipping/import charges But how valuable is one's time? You buy it? Nah Not that one I'll have to ask my friend who has an MB-1 how much it cost him to get it here. $8k sounds about right. Also I want to see it. Didn't think someone within a mile of me would own one. Small world. You have a friend that has an MB-1, and you've never asked him to see it? And he's never offered to show it to you? Well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowella Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I don't get out much, clearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 http://www.mansonguitarworks.com/index.cfm/product/upgrade-with-mojo-switch-82 only just realised this. anyone using it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 http://www.mansonguitarworks.com/index.cfm/product/upgrade-with-mojo-switch-82 only just realised this. anyone using it? Nah, but it's a similar idea to how the dual P90s work. I don't get out much, clearly. Don't worry, neither do I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 well considering dual p90s are the tastiest p'ups i've heard i might have to look into this mojo business. maybe both a mojo and coil-tap for my ma-2...hopefully it'll be possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 well considering dual p90s are the tastiest p'ups i've heard i might have to look into this mojo business. maybe both a mojo and coil-tap for my ma-2...hopefully it'll be possible I'm not sure if that's possible with the MBK-1 though. But yeah, coil split for the bridge pickup, and series parallel should be interesting. I think that's possible anyway. not a massive fan of neck humbuckers, but think of the tonal variety you could have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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