Manson Guitar Works are proud to announce the release of one of its most iconic instruments in the company’s history, the Manson DL-OR “Origin Re-issue”. Inspired by Matthew Bellamy’s fully aluminium clad guitar, designed and originally built by luthier Hugh Manson, Matthew Bellamy and guitar electronics genius Ron Joyce, a production run of just 24 DL-OR Limited Edition guitars will be available for sale. 

This production run version is the most closely replicated version of Bellamy’s first Manson Guitars instrument. The original, which was used for MUSE’s concert appearances from the launch of the Origin of Symmetry album onwards, was stripped and studied in detail at the Manson Guitar Works headquarters during the development and build programme of the DL-OR. The aim was to produce a modern DL as if Matt was ordering it today, but with a serious look to the guitars historic past. 

The Manson built pickups reflect the guitar in its early stage life whilst improving the quality and versatility of the set up. The multi-rail bridge “Mother Superior” pickup is a Manson in-house build by Simon Thorn and comes as standard with a push/pull coil split switching mode.

The neck pickup is another Manson design by Thorn in a hot output P-90 configuration; the Deci-Bel 90. The guitar features a built in USA ZVEX Fuzz Factory and MXR Phase 90. The end-user can move seamlessly from mild tonal explorations with subtle phase undertones (Phase speed is now controllable from a front potentiometer) or free fall fuzz insanity with the Fuzz Factory engaged, operated, as per the original, by external Stab and Compression controls.

The DL-OR Limited Edition takes replication of Bellamy’s DL-1 close to the original with a full aluminium clad body, remaining in its raw finshed state, just as Matt took delivery from it originally. 

Every DL-OR features the most accurate MXR vintage Phase 90 re-issue circuit modified at Manson Guitar Works. Accessibility to the phase speed is now completed through the front mini potentiometer from subtle shimmer to space-warbled otherworldliness! Pure Showbiz!

Renown for a huge sound from the most stripped down of rock ensembles - the trio - Matthew Bellamy needed to move between acoustic purity, standard rock distortion and sonic chaos all from one single instrument. Installing a Graph Tech saddle system, amplified through a custom Ron Joyce preamp, allows one to achieve these seemingly impossible tasks without once having to set foot near a pedalboard. Ron Joyce found his original notes and circuit diagrams to rebuild this circuit just as per the original. 

A road ready UK made Protechnic flight case protects the DL-OR guitars from anything a real world tour could throw at it. Each instrument is accompanied by a laser etched steel certificate with Matt’s signature carefully reproduced. In addition, his signature adorns a hand signed card from the DL-OR promotional film. Each guitar comes with a Manson Premium UK crafted strap from Heistercamp, signature plectrums, and cleaning cloth.

Please note: Cost of the guitar is £9999.00. The £3000.00 is a holding deposit, with the final balance due before shipping. 

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