Solo Tone

Be With You

Muse

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Doublecut Lite

AmpDiezel VH4 (studio blend with Vox AC30 possible, but Diezel VH4 primary for high-gain solo)

PickupsGibson stock humbuckers (likely 490R/498T or similar, as per era/model)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff

modulationDigiTech DigiTech Whammy

delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

chorusTC Electronic TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger

Notes

Studio recording, 2024 (The Wow! Signal album). No direct evidence of live rig for this song. Guitar and amp confirmed for era and likely used for solo based on Equipboard and Bellamy's known studio practices.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustaintight and saturatedrich upper midsclear note separation under gainambient delay trailsmodulation shimmer (chorus/flanger)slight compressionaggressive pick attackharmonic feedbackmodern high-gain articulation

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced technique for fast runs and expressive phrasing, as well as skillful use of effects and feedback control typical of Bellamy's style.

Sources

Matthew Bellamy's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard MUSE Announce New Album "The Wow! Signal" with Launch Into ...Effects for Muse live : r/guitarpedals - Reddit

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