Ampeg SVT settings
Hysteria settings for Ampeg SVT
Muse · adapted 10 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Muse "Hysteria" distorted tone on a Ampeg SVT, set Gain 9, Drive 3, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 5, Presence 6. Use the p pickup (split-coil, only pickup position) pickup.
Distorted settings
Adapted for a Fender Precision Bass · updated 2026-10-10
- Pickup
- P pickup (split-coil, only pickup position)
Ampeg SVT knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Drive
- 3
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 6
- Ultra low
- 0
- Ultra high
- 0
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle to emphasize the warm, punchy character of the Precision Bass.
- Experiment with the drive control to find the right amount of saturation without losing clarity.
- Play with a strong attack to ensure the overdrive cuts through the mix.
The original rig
What Muse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ampeg SVT 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 SVT settings for Hysteria?
Set Gain 9, Drive 3, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 5, Presence 6.
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?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Precision 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
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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.