This guitar is the Cort/Manson MBC-1 Matt Bellamy signature guitar, with a midi touch pad upgrade, installed professionally by a master luthier at Crimson Guitars.Although this guitar is slightly more pricey than the standard Cort guitar, it offers a cheaper alternative to Matt Bellamy's other signature guitars that feature a midi pad, such as his Manson Evo signature, which costs towards the £3000 mark.Also, this item comes with a Manson fitted hard case and a deluxe red leather Manson strap, with a combined value of £135.The midi pad cost me £200 to purchase and install, so the base cost of this item is still cheaper than what it would cost brand new, you're just getting some high quality extras put in too.If you have any question last about the guitar or the midi pad, feel free to drop me a message.