Manson CE-6 Custom with Fuzz Factory, Piezo, Kill Switch & multiple Lasers.
Collectible Instrument
Built by Hugh "masterbuilder" Manson when he was still strongly active, 100% England hand-made, it’s part of all the
crazy protypes series designed in the early 2000’s when Matt Bellamy had all
his very creative requests (fuzz, laser, piezo; midi stripe, sustainer…etc..),
this one is part of that era. It’s an astonishing rock guitar, I played this
guitar in standard tuning for years and lately in B tuning, which is now IMHO
it’s best playing field, but the story of this instrument is still to be
continued…
Specs :
• Mahogany Body with maple table AAA (just sublime, perfect gloss, haven’t been
altered in 15 years)
• Ebony fretboard (no sign of any rosewood on this guitar). It’s a pure deep
black where you loose your mind in, with abalone inlays.
• Maple neck with a magnificent texture
• Frets 9/10
• Pickups : never had the chance to look the rear, was said by previous
owner they were ’manson custom’. My guess would be likely bareknuckle base on
the year of the production of the guitar (2003, bomber manson…). Guitar sounds
like and over-vitamined modern Les Paul, very reactive to variations of the
volume.
• Fuzz Factory : 2 controls on front, the 3 others are on the
rear and can be modified with a screwdriver for quick change, it took me some
time to find my perfect settings, haven’t changed since years. Awesome to boost
your solo & get nastly. Great also for lead riff (new born style)
• Piezzo integrated within the bridge, won’t make you sound like a Martin but
quiet impressive for recording or experiencing.
Painting at the back of the guitar is one of the most beautiful I’ve seen on a
piece of wood, it’s quite solid and has never changed/altered despite the years
of playing, it’s a type of a silver/white shiny effect, and admirable work. I
never weared any belt with this guitar to protect this part of the guitar which
is part of piece of art.
• Laser Systems : 2 are integrated within the pickguard and 1 on
the side, each sending over 15 strong lasers beams which make a beautiful
effects when playing/strumming over the strings, especially In the dark on stage :
if you have a fog machineit gets just breathtaking as you will see the beam
(who doesn’t have one in its attic?). In addition, the side laser is directly
pointing your left hand fingers when playing, sending additional beams.
The whole system is alimented by standard alkaline piles, it’s quite energy
consuming but just awesome. Lasers are very strong, they were perfectly
lighning inside my friend room on the other side of the street (more than
40 meters). It’s in perfect state of conditions and activated by pulling
the tone button.
o Please note : you won’t become a better guitarist with the lasers) :
it’s just unique and you may get inspiration out of it
• Guitar comes with straplocks, Leather Manson Strap and its Manson Hicox
case.
Guitar has never fallen, no “ding” or “dong” or strong damaging impacts, I am a
very cautious person when it’s about instruments, however please note:
- There are some very slights painting impacts on the edge of the head due to
somes bumps in my amp stacks when changing presets on my Marshall.
- There is a tiny scratch in the gloss close to the upper horn, it’s barely
visible but still to be mentioned, it has not impacted the painting (good
gloss), it can be solved by a professional who would re-gloss & polish if
you wish to have the guitar to be back to it’s mint state conditions.
- Mirror Pickguard had some cracks that appeared in the very early months of
the existence of the guitar, due to an original design failure (the intent to
have a slightly curved mirror pickguard generate tensions on the material which
led to cracks appearing, however they never extended since).
The rest of the guitar is near mint, the plyablity is perfectno bad surprise
when unpacking the guitar.
By far, it’s the most splendid instrument I had the chance to put my hands on…
and the best rocking machine that roared in my house.
I’m selling this baby to prepare the arrival of a new non-wooden one, it’s a
bit heart breaking but good time for a change as Morrissey would say.
The price is as an indicator only .
I’m welcoming any decent offer for this one of a kind instrument / piece of art.
Guitar will be sent with UPS for France or European Union, for US it’s quite expensive with UPS - i'm using the rates calculated by Reverb, please remember VAT is likely to apply at reception for US.
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Listed | 5 years ago |
Condition | Mint (Used) Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played.Learn more |
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