frostys Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Ah yeah I meant matte black That's what I was thinking - the red looks more like the original Santa. I don't understand why they didn't offer an identical santa paintjob from the start really. Is that the one that was #ForSale on the guitar works website? It is nice though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostys Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I don't really have a preference in this case, but the single coil one does sound and work better for some reason. This single coil pickup comes with FSK-401 really sounds like a humbucker with very low noise but keeping a smooth and creamy tone. I thought the neck pickup in a sustainer kit wouldn't be that good compare to stuffs like SD 59 cause it may compromise in somewhere for the best sustain effect, but it really does a great job far beyond my expectation. Maybe that is the power of wood. Never bought such an instrument using the highest grade materials until this masterpiece. Playing MB feels like a Gibson les paul with unbelievable sustain and clearer distortion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyndris Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Hi all, I'm not very active at all at the moment, but I have an issue with my MB-1 and I thought some of you guys might know what to do best. While the guitar still plays fantastic, since some time now the pickup selector/switch has started to act up. Whenever I pull it up to select the Sustainer pick-up rather than the bridge pickup (while the Sustainer itself is turned off of course) , the signal cuts away and I just hear a hum or nothing at all. Almost as if the wiring somewhere hasn't been done properly. Do you guys think this sort of issue can be investigated by a local luthier whom I trust, or do you really recommend sending it to Manson's? I kind of don't want to do the latter actually, as the shipping alone will cost me lots. Also I was wondering whether this is a common problem? Seems weird that such a high-end product can contain such a simple defect. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witz Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Hi all, I'm not very active at all at the moment, but I have an issue with my MB-1 and I thought some of you guys might know what to do best. While the guitar still plays fantastic, since some time now the pickup selector/switch has started to act up. Whenever I pull it up to select the Sustainer pick-up rather than the bridge pickup (while the Sustainer itself is turned off of course) , the signal cuts away and I just hear a hum or nothing at all. Almost as if the wiring somewhere hasn't been done properly. Do you guys think this sort of issue can be investigated by a local luthier whom I trust, or do you really recommend sending it to Manson's? I kind of don't want to do the latter actually, as the shipping alone will cost me lots. Also I was wondering whether this is a common problem? Seems weird that such a high-end product can contain such a simple defect. Thanks! Sounds like the pickup selector has died and unfortunately even the best made three way selector switches seem to fail far too often. If that's all it is and it sounds like it's that any luthier should be able to fix it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander DeLarge Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Yes it's me who takes the one without screen. She's kinda unique MB among all those MBs. [ATTACH]18111[/ATTACH] What's up with the glitter? Is it all silver or is it just the lighting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eh-D Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Sounds like the pickup selector has died and unfortunately even the best made three way selector switches seem to fail far too often. If that's all it is and it sounds like it's that any luthier should be able to fix it The Switchcraft Gibson style switches all get this way sooner or later, the sealed new style ones go out more frequently in my experience. Any tech can get it going for you with some contact cleaner and a few seconds of attention. Have him clean the pots for you while he's got the cover off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyndris Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Sounds like the pickup selector has died and unfortunately even the best made three way selector switches seem to fail far too often. If that's all it is and it sounds like it's that any luthier should be able to fix it The Switchcraft Gibson style switches all get this way sooner or later, the sealed new style ones go out more frequently in my experience. Any tech can get it going for you with some contact cleaner and a few seconds of attention. Have him clean the pots for you while he's got the cover off. Thank you both, I'll soon pay the local guitar guy a visit then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feeling good? Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Hi all, I'm not very active at all at the moment, but I have an issue with my MB-1 and I thought some of you guys might know what to do best. While the guitar still plays fantastic, since some time now the pickup selector/switch has started to act up. Whenever I pull it up to select the Sustainer pick-up rather than the bridge pickup (while the Sustainer itself is turned off of course) , the signal cuts away and I just hear a hum or nothing at all. Almost as if the wiring somewhere hasn't been done properly. Do you guys think this sort of issue can be investigated by a local luthier whom I trust, or do you really recommend sending it to Manson's? I kind of don't want to do the latter actually, as the shipping alone will cost me lots. Also I was wondering whether this is a common problem? Seems weird that such a high-end product can contain such a simple defect. Thanks! Try this: I used it recently for the exact same problem on a couple of guitars that I hadn't used for a couple of years. It solved the problem for me. Hope it works for you too. You can get switch spray from Maplins amongst other places Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flump Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Hi all, I'm not very active at all at the moment, but I have an issue with my MB-1 and I thought some of you guys might know what to do best. While the guitar still plays fantastic, since some time now the pickup selector/switch has started to act up. Whenever I pull it up to select the Sustainer pick-up rather than the bridge pickup (while the Sustainer itself is turned off of course) , the signal cuts away and I just hear a hum or nothing at all. Almost as if the wiring somewhere hasn't been done properly. Do you guys think this sort of issue can be investigated by a local luthier whom I trust, or do you really recommend sending it to Manson's? I kind of don't want to do the latter actually, as the shipping alone will cost me lots. Also I was wondering whether this is a common problem? Seems weird that such a high-end product can contain such a simple defect. Thanks! Keep in mind I have no idea on the wiring of the Fernandes Sustainer (as opposed to sustainiac), but did you check the battery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyndris Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Keep in mind I have no idea on the wiring of the Fernandes Sustainer (as opposed to sustainiac), but did you check the battery? I replaced the battery recently and the problem's still there, so it's probably to do with the switch itself, not the sustainer. Also the sustainer still works equally well as always. Thanks for the suggestion though! Try this: I used it recently for the exact same problem on a couple of guitars that I hadn't used for a couple of years. It solved the problem for me. Hope it works for you too. You can get switch spray from Maplins amongst other places Oh, I only just saw your post. I might try that, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostys Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 What's up with the glitter? Is it all silver or is it just the lighting? Just the lighting. The glitter is like numerous shining tars with various colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 It's been a very long time since i've signed in here but seeing Muse in Manchester last friday has made me want an MB-1 again after i missed out on one before. I sent an email to the works today to see when there might be another batch announced but no reply yet, does anybody have an info about when it might be and what models will be available since they aren't on the works website anymore? I know they have to finish this years DL's so how long until they're completed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 https://reverb.com/item/2357839-manson-mb-1-2013-red-glitter-matthew-bellamy-signature-electric-guitar-muse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyjackk Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Would buy f it wasn't double the price of a brand new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Would buy f it wasn't double the price of a brand new one :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyjackk Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Not enough to make me spend $14,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rust_relic Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 https://reverb.com/item/2357839-manson-mb-1-2013-red-glitter-matthew-bellamy-signature-electric-guitar-muse Is it just me or does it look like they have just used the photo's from the original Imperial Vintage Guitar eBay page? How do we know they actually own the guitar listed for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbias12 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Is it just me or does it look like they have just used the photo's from the original Imperial Vintage Guitar eBay page? I would agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 It's possible they bought it and realized they got ripped off, and are now trying to rip someone else off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rust_relic Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Same photos https://reverb.com/uk/item/466428-new-manson-mb-1-matthew-bellamy-signature-electric-guitar-red-glitter-ohsc-coa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCantEditSam Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 https://reverb.com/item/1888225-custom-one-off-manson-mb-1-2012 What's up with this one? Were production numbers once offered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidious911 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 https://reverb.com/item/1888225-custom-one-off-manson-mb-1-2012 What's up with this one? Were production numbers once offered? Curious... Description was such a let down, tells of a rather interesting story which was just that it came from a limited production line. How about explain the giant 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerd herd Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Wasn't there something a while ago about Matt giving that MB-1 to his old guitar tech for his 40th birthday? That white evo seems like it'd look filthy instantly. Edit: wrong thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 According to heyjackk the person selling it is Matt's old tech, so Matt had the guitar built for him to celebrate his 40th birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCantEditSam Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Why would anyone sell that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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