MANSON META MBM-2

SEPTEMBER 2022 TOTAL GUITAR
THE TG TEST
93
W
e weren’t sure how
di erent these guitars
would be from their
– let’s face it – already
extremely good
predecessors. In a nutshell, we’d say
that to the regular player, the P-90
MBM-2 represents a jump forward in
versatility, with that neck pickup really
adding an additional dimension that’s
preferable to a coil split, while still
maintaining a thicker sound so you
don’t miss the humbucker.
The Sustainiac/Fuzz Factory
MBM-2SF is a di erent beast. While
the additional electronics make this
guitar unique to an extent, it’s based
on Bellamy’s own combo of
experimentation, and therefore we
think it’ll be one for Muse fans to really
sink their teeth into. The Meta Blue
 nish looks fantastic, and both models
prove once again what can be achieved
and o ered in an electric guitar in 2022
for surprisingly low prices. We started
with a quote, so we’ll end on one, “We
keep trying to  nd ways to make
[guitars with e ects] more cost-
e ective...” Says Bellamy. “We’re
trying to  nd ways to make that more
widely-accessible so that we can make
guitars like that for everybody.” We
think they’ve managed it in spades.
FINAL VERDICT
Which of our Meta MBM-2s is best for you?
MANSON META MBM-2 AND MBM-2SF
FEATURES
SOUND QUALITY
VALUE FOR MONEY
BUILD QUALITY
PLAYABILITY
OVERALL RATING
SUMMARY
£1349
BODY: Basswood
NECK: Canadian hard maple
SCALE: 25.5”
FINGERBOARD: Indian
laurel
FRETS: 22
CONT ROLS: Volume, tone,
3-way switch, kill button (all
models). Sustainiac on/off,
mode toggle, Z. Vex Fuzz
Factory on/off, gate and
comp controls (MBM-2SF
only)
HARDWARE: Cort
T-o-M-style bridge and
tailpiece, Cort locking
tuners
LEFT-HANDED: Yes (dual
humbuckers only)
FINISH: MBM-2 P-90 – Dry
Satin Black, Starlight Silver;
MBM-2SF – Dry Satin Black,
Meta Blue
CONTACT: Manson Guitar
Works www.manson
guitarworks.com
AT A GLANCE
FEATURES
SOUND QUALITY
VALUE FOR MONEY
BUILD QUALITY
PLAYABILITY
OVERALL RATING
SUMMARY
£569
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