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“Not a hair out of place... A faultless, well-tuned and well-voiced working guitar”: Manson MD-3 Mikey Demus review
By Dave Burrluck published
This UK-made MD introduces a new pickup set that piles on the beef. But, as we find out, it’s no one-trick pony

Manson unveils a Matt Bellamy Verona signature after an exhaustive pickup design process
By Phil Weller published
The build offers the “exact and detailed specification” of the guitar that the Muse frontman has been playing on tour in recent years

“Light weight, raw resonance, superb playability”: Manson Guitar Works Verona Junior review
By Dave Burrluck published
The latest release from Matt Bellamy’s guitar brand is a single-pickup workhorse that comes in two body shapes with uncompromised playability and sound at an aggressive price. Prepare to be impressed

“A never-before-seen price point for the company”: Manson ushers in a new era with its all-new Junior collection – its most affordable series yet, which sees the debut of a Strat-style Verona model
By Matt Owen published
Sole humbucker six-strings help introduce the Junior collection, which arrives in a suite of eye-popping colorways

Manson just gave Matt Bellamy’s wildly equipped MB-1 signature its most spellbinding look yet
By Matt Owen published
There are two iterations of the Muse Maestro's new-look signature guitar, which arrives in an uber-glittery Blanta finish

Legacy of iconic UK gear store Mansons Guitar Shop secured as the site is taken over by another guitar seller
By Matt Owen published
The legendary location – whose customers included Dave Grohl, Matt Bellamy, Joe Bonamassa and Noel Gallagher – will become home to sustainable six-string firm, Life Guitars Co.

Matt Bellamy is working on a new Manson Stratocaster-style guitar – and he’s already played it live with Muse
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Fans have been clamoring for info on the mystery model spotted on Muse’s Will of the People tour, and now Manson Guitar Works has offered a close-up look at the new design

Legendary UK guitar store Mansons Guitar Shop to close after 31 years
By Jonathan Horsley published
The celebrated music store was opened by John Paul Jones, frequented by the likes of Noel Gallagher, Matt Bellamy and Steve Howe, and was synonymous with Manson Guitar Works
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