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Solo Tone

Bliss

Muse

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarManson MB-1
AmpMarshall 1959HW Handwired Plexi Head
PickupsManson custom humbucker (bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass5.5
mid7
treble7.5
reverb2
presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
modulationDigiTech DigiTech Whammy (likely WH-1 or WH-4)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely digital)

Notes

Studio recording, year 2001 (Origin of Symmetry album). No direct evidence of live gear for this specific solo; gear based on studio era and multiple reputable sources.

Tone Character(10)
singing sustainrich harmonic overtonesfuzz-laden lead tonesmooth legato linespronounced upper midrangecompressed sustainaggressive attackliquid lead soundslightly scooped lowsclear note separation

Difficulty

The solo requires fast picking, accurate use of the Whammy pedal for pitch shifts, and smooth legato phrasing, all at a brisk tempo with precise timing to match delay repeats.

Sources

Matthew Bellamy's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | EquipboardMatthew Bellamy's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | EquipboardMuse’s Matt Bellamy: Unusual Collisions - Premier Guitar

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