Re: [Fwd: Manson purple steel]

[Dawn <dawn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

That's great info, Nech - kudos and thanks to you for finding this out!

Dawn

2009/9/8 Nech <tytlane@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> For all you folks wondering about that funky purple lap steel JPJ is playing, 
> here's some gear head info from the creator of the beast, Mr. Hugh Manson. 
> Luthier extraordinaire!  Gotta go search out some Matt Bellamy now! : )
>
> Nech
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject:    Manson purple steel
>
>
> Hello Nestor,
>  Yes I did make this instrument and infact all that JPJ
> uses on the Vultures tour.
>  It is an 8 string Bass lap steel with a midi control
> screen on it which will control any thing with a "midi in". This is
> similar to the guitars I make for Matt Bellamy.It also has a sustainer pickup 
> on it and a hipshot bridge tuning system that enables 3 different open 
> tunings by moving levers.
>
> I hope this is of some help.
>
> All the best,
>  Hugh Manson.
>



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