Riff Tone

Cryogen

Muse

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarManson MB-1

AmpUnknown (not specified for this song/section; likely a Marshall or Diezel based on Muse's studio history, but no direct source for 'Cryogen' clean section)

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

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

phaserMXR MXR Phase 95

Notes

Studio recording, 2024 (from 'The Wow! Signal'). Pedal usage confirmed by co-producer for this track. No explicit amp or pickup selector info for clean section.

Tone Character(9)

modulated cleanslightly raw and loosepresent midrangebright but not harshtouch of amp reverbdynamic and percussivechorus-like shimmer (from phaser)articulate note separationmodern alternative rock clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level picking accuracy and timing to maintain clarity with modulation effects, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.

Sources

Matthew Bellamy's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Cryogen guitar tone : r/Muse - Reddit

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