Cort MBC-1 Matthew Bellamy

Manson Guitar Works is a well respected custom guitar builder in the U.K. that has been working with Matthew Bellamy for two decades. They have created Matthew’s custom guitars and have personally overseen the development of the MBC-1.

Every Manson Matthew Bellamy model has been designed between the artist and Hugh Manson personally. The very first collaboration was the instrument known as the “DeLorean” designed in 2001. The latest production Manson Guitar, the MBC-1 continues this partnership. To reach a new audience and price point with the MBC guitar, extensive development time and multiple prototypes were produced in conjunction with new partner Cort Guitars. A lengthy three-way dialogue between the parties led to multiple samples being produced. Each was  personally analysed and tested at the Manson Guitar Works headquarters in Great Britain under Hugh’s experienced eyes and then forwarded to the artist at each stage. Hugh personally visited the manufacturer premises to advise on the design and construction of the final version you see here now.

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