Acoustic B200 settings
Hysteria settings for Acoustic B200
Muse · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Muse "Hysteria" distorted tone on a Acoustic B200, set Gain 9, Drive 3, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 5, Shape 0. Use the p pickup (split-coil, only pickup position) pickup.
Distorted settings
updated 2026-10-11
- Pickup
- P pickup (split-coil, only pickup position)
Acoustic B200 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Drive
- 3
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 5
- Shape
- 0
- Compression
- 4
Playing tips
- Use your fingers to pluck the strings for a warm and punchy tone.
- Experiment with the drive control to find the right level of saturation that complements the overdrive.
- Adjust the bass and treble settings to enhance the low-end presence while maintaining clarity.
The original rig
What Muse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Acoustic B200 actually has.
- Bass
- Gibson SG Standard (red, used by Matt Bellamy on Absolution recording)
- Amp
- Unknown exact model (no direct source for amp used on 'Hysteria' studio recording; likely Marshall or similar British high-gain amp typical for Muse in this era, but not confirmed in sources)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different bass or pedals? Get Hysteria adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Muse's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Acoustic B200 settings for Hysteria?
Set Gain 9, Drive 3, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 5, Shape 0.
Which pickup should I use for Hysteria?
P pickup (split-coil, only pickup position).
What gear did Muse use on Hysteria?
Bass: Gibson SG Standard (red, used by Matt Bellamy on Absolution recording). Amp: Unknown exact model (no direct source for amp used on 'Hysteria' studio recording; likely Marshall or similar British high-gain amp typical for Muse in this era, but not confirmed in sources).
Will these settings work with my bass?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, pickups, amp and pedals.
Hysteria on other amps
Popular songs on the Acoustic B200
- Schism · TOOL
- Come Together · The Beatles
- Chop Suey! · System Of A Down
- Paranoid · Black Sabbath
- Feel Good Inc. (feat. David Jolicoeur, Kelvin Mercer & Vincent Mason) · Gorillaz & De La Soul
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.