Fender Rumble 15 settings
Hysteria settings for Fender Rumble 15
Muse · adapted 25 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Muse "Hysteria" distorted tone on a Fender Rumble 15, set Gain 9, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 5. Use the both pickups (p for body, j for bite) pickup.
Distorted settings
updated 2026-11-13
- Pickup
- Both pickups (P for body, J for bite)
Fender Rumble 15 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 5
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle to emphasize warmth and roundness in tone.
- Experiment with the blend of pickups to find the right balance between punch and growl.
- Keep the gain around 7.5 for a saturated yet clear sound.
The original rig
What Muse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Rumble 15 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 Fender Rumble 15 settings for Hysteria?
Set Gain 9, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 5.
Which pickup should I use for Hysteria?
Both pickups (P for body, J for bite).
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.
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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.