Here we have the high end and ultra limited version of the Mask V2, with a roasted 5A figured maple neck and exclusive goodies. The world first saw that guitar in mid 2023 when Muse started their Will Of The People tour, and everybody was hit by this amazing design. Leadmsic is proud to be among teh very few who got these superb instruments. The release of the Manson MB GEO Mask Edition, a faithful recreation of Matthew Bellamy’s unique metal paint finished multi-angled guitar as used on the Will Of The People tour in 2023, is really something special as only 10 pieces workldwide were built…

The guitar origins started with an idea by Head Luthier Tim Stark that would revolve around the angles and geometry of radar-deflecting aeroplane technology. Working such ideas into a production instrument required multiple attempts to perfect so the model could become a production instrument. Aided by Manson’s CAD programmer, James Yarde, perfecting these angles resulted in the creation of the very first GEO design, ready for company owner Matthew Bellamy to be presented with the instrument at Muse’s home concert in Devon in 2023. Struck by the unique design, he instructed his tech Chris Whitemyer to integrate the guitar into the set as soon as possible, making its first public appearance in Austria on 3rd June 2023.
This production run is an identical replica of Bellamy’s WOTP stage guitar, with the small detail that the original had backplates engraved with the employee names of Manson Guitar Works; the GEO Mask editions feature a backplate reflecting its limited status with a serial number marking and WOTP logo. The unique style, look and sound of the instrument made an immediate impact and it was included not only as a set-opener for the WOTP tour but was soon included on several other songs during the band set.

The GEO Mask Edition’s unique shape is backed by the same top-spec hardware and electronics that grace the majority of Bellamy’s stage guitars comprising a Sustainiac Stealth Pro sustainer system and Manson’s popular in-house pickup model, the PF-1 MB, designed by Simon Thorn. Gotoh 5 series hardware and a high-polish version of the Manson custom hardware control knob complete the specification.

Our V2 edition features a 5A highly-figured flame maple neck and comes with a UK-made Protechnic flight-case custom cut to protect the GEO Mask Edition instrument and some very special extra features within. These include a Manson Heistercamp Premium special edition GEO logo strap, complete with Schaller S-Lock system and a selection of our limited-run GEO plectrums. A laser etched certificate, individually numbered onto mirror reflective material identifies each guitar and an exclusive limited edition colour print accompanies each guitar and is hand-signed by the artist. This creates a unique package that rather than being a reproduction of an artist model represents a continuation run, created by the same team members on the same jigs and machinery utilising identical material stock.