Riff Tone
Be With You
Muse
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1
AmpDiezel VH4
PickupsSeymour Duncan Hot Rails (bridge), Sustainiac (neck)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzZVex ZVex Fuzz Factory
phaserMXR MXR Phase 90
otherDigitech Digitech Whammy
Notes
Studio recording, 2024. Gear inferred from typical Muse studio setup and Matt Bellamy's known rig for recent albums. No direct confirmation for 'Be With You' but consistent with era and sound. Riff section is the focus.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedtight, compressed attacksynth-like sustainaggressive, modern distortionpronounced midrangearticulate note separationslight phasing/modulation swirlpercussive, palm-muted chugsharmonic overtonesprocessed, studio-polished sound
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and articulation under heavy fuzz, with careful timing to maintain clarity and groove. Effects switching is minimal but tone control is key.
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Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1
AmpDiezel VH4
PickupsSeymour Duncan Hot Rails (bridge), Sustainiac (neck)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzZVex ZVex Fuzz Factory
phaserMXR MXR Phase 90
otherDigitech Digitech Whammy
Notes
Studio recording, 2024. Gear inferred from typical Muse studio setup and Matt Bellamy's known rig for recent albums. No direct confirmation for 'Be With You' but consistent with era and sound. Riff section is the focus.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedtight, compressed attacksynth-like sustainaggressive, modern distortionpronounced midrangearticulate note separationslight phasing/modulation swirlpercussive, palm-muted chugsharmonic overtonesprocessed, studio-polished sound
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and articulation under heavy fuzz, with careful timing to maintain clarity and groove. Effects switching is minimal but tone control is key.
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