Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 settings
Hysteria settings for Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108
Muse · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Muse "Hysteria" distorted tone on a Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108, set Gain 9, Drive 3, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup favored (70% bridge / 30% neck, growl) pickup.
Distorted settings
updated 2026-11-07
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup favored (70% bridge / 30% neck, growl)
Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Drive
- 3
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle to emphasize the midrange and sustain of your notes.
- Experiment with the drive control to find the right level of saturation without losing clarity.
- Play closer to the bridge for a sharper attack and more aggressive tone.
The original rig
What Muse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 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 Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 settings for Hysteria?
Set Gain 9, Drive 3, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 5.
Which pickup should I use for Hysteria?
Bridge pickup favored (70% bridge / 30% neck, growl).
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 Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108
- For Whom the Bell Tolls · Metallica
- Schism · TOOL
- Feel Good Inc. (feat. David Jolicoeur, Kelvin Mercer & Vincent Mason) · Gorillaz & De La Soul
- Paranoid · Black Sabbath
- Chop Suey! · System Of A Down
- Come Together · The Beatles
- Orion · Metallica
- Money · Pink Floyd
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.