In 2019 Bellamy took a majority stake in the company with Ashton remaining as CEO. With the workshop headed up by master luthier Tim Stark, the company has continued to create numerous custom guitars for Bellamy. The company has overseen the specification and development of the MBM-1 from its workshop and R&D facility in Ashburton, Great Britain.

Every Manson Matthew Bellamy model has been designed between the artist and Manson Guitar Works. The very first collaboration was the instrument known as the “DeLorean” designed by Hugh Manson in 2001. The latest production Manson Guitar, the MBM-1, had to reflect the multitude of instruments that Matthew chooses to use on stage. To reach a new audience and price point with the MBM-1 guitar, extensive development time and multiple prototypes were produced in conjunction with our existing partner, Cort Guitars. The MBM-1was personally analysed and tested at the Manson Guitar Works headquarters in Great Britain under the team’s experienced eyes and then forwarded to the artist at each stage.