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Manson Supermassive Black Fuzz - Limited Edition
Inspired by the lush, thick tones of ‘Supermassive Black Hole’, the Top 5 chart hit from Muse’s quadruple-platinum 2006 album Black Holes And Revelations, Matt and MGW have collaborated for several years to fine-tune the pedal. Their common goal has been to deliver exacting tones and dedicated artist features in a fully UK-built pedal – and the results will astonish you.
Housed in a durable, black anodised ergonomic chassis with striking, cosmology-inspired graphics, the Supermassive Black Fuzz features four rotary controls, an EQ selector switch and two footswitches. These features deliver vintage traditional fuzz tones as well as otherworldly distortions which, while definitely fuzz-inspired, but can be tweaked via the EQ for an appropriately massive impact. No other word does it justice...
Adhering to a long-standing Manson Guitar Works tradition, the control knobs themselves are as impressive as the tonal dimensions beneath them. There are no loose-fitting, plastic push-on knobs to be found here. Instead, the unit boasts solid, UK-produced controls crafted from 6082T6 aluminium, a substance so strong that bridges are made with it, securely held by a stainless-steel grub screw. Unique custom art is engraved onto each control to represent Magnitude, Warp, Dimension and Gravity, while LEDs clearly identify the pedal’s power and Peak filter status.
From day one, Matt has known that the Supermassive Black Fuzz should be deployable directly into a recording console, as well as part of a traditional guitar amplifier set-up. Sessions at various studios around the world, including Abbey Road in London, led to fine-tuning of every adjustable parameter until the right sound, and variations on that sound, were locked in. Trials continued across the Atlantic for feedback from studio engineers, incorporating Matt’s precise audio requirements.
Limited Edition Includes:
Hand-signed by Matt Bellamy
Exclusive Supermassive Black Fuzz pick tin (limited edition design)
Manson Guitar Works Polish Cloth
Key Features:
Co-designed with Matt Bellamy
Inspired by “Supermassive Black Hole” tones
UK-built with premium through-hole components
Four signature controls: Magnitude, Warp, Dimension, Gravity
Switchable EQ circuit — classic fuzz ? futuristic filter shaping
Peak footswitch for dynamic band-pass emphasis and boosted tones
Studio-tuned for use direct-in or into an amp
Custom-machined aluminium knobs with engraved control icons
Compact, road-ready chassis
Specifications:
Power 9V DC, centre-negative, 35mA max (no other voltages)* NOT INCLUDED
Construction UK-built, through-hole PCB, premium components
Controls Magnitude, Warp, Dimension (Q), Gravity
Switches EQ on/off, Peak boost mode
Footswitches Bypass, Peak
Chassis Black anodised aluminium, custom engraving
Warranty:
2-year warranty against manufacturing defects. Original owner only.