Riff Tone

Animals

Muse

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarManson MB-1

AmpDiezel VH4

PickupsManson custom humbucker (bridge), Manson custom single-coil (neck)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5.5

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

flangerUnknown Flanger pedal (model unknown)

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2012 (The 2nd Law album). Matt Bellamy is known to use the Manson MB-1 with custom pickups and the Diezel VH4 for studio work on this album. No direct evidence for other amps or guitars for this specific riff section.

Tone Character(10)

dynamic and touch-sensitiveclear note articulationslightly gritty crunchwarm, mid-focusedtight low endopen, percussive attackmodulation swirl (flanger/chorus)studio claritynot overly saturatedslight compression

Difficulty

The riff requires tight rhythmic control, dynamic picking, and clean articulation with modulation effects, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Advice: Matt guitar tone, pickup, amps ? : r/Muse Name a Muse Song and I'll tell you how to get the guitar tone. - Reddit

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