This was Matthew Bellamy's first guitar to features an X-Y MIDI plate, able to control a number of devices, including a Korg Kaoss pad, or a Digitech Whammy etc. This feature has since been included in many of Bellamy's guitars such as the Red Glitter and the Black Midi. The guitar also has a pair of hot P90's in the bridge position and a Fernandes Sustainer pickup at the neck.
Additional Information
The guitar made its live debut at Radio 1's Big Weekend on the 13th May 2006. It is featured in music videos for "Invincible", "Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever)" and an alternative version of " Supermassive Black Hole"
Manufacturer Manson Guitars
Used 2006-05-13—
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Matte
Wood Body: ?
Neck: ?
Fingerboard: rosewood (22 frets)
Bridge Fixed
Electronics Three-way toggle pickup selector
Pickup(s) Neck: Fernandes Sustainer FSK-401
Bridge: 2× Bare Knuckle BKP92s
Special circuits Fernandes Sustainer
X-Y Midi Screen Controller used for a Kaoss Pad
Source : http://www.musewiki.org/Manson_M1D1_Black