Riff Tone

Dead Star

Muse

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarManson MB-1

AmpDiezel VH4

PickupsSeymour Duncan Hot Rails (bridge position, custom for Manson MB-1)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5.5

mid7

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzZVEX ZVEX Fuzz Factory

Notes

Studio recording, 2001 (Origin of Symmetry/Hullabaloo era). Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and song by multiple interviews and live footage. Fuzz Factory pedal is a key part of the riff tone. No evidence of additional pedals or amp effects for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

gated, sputtery fuzztight and aggressive attackmidrange-forwardsynth-like sustainpercussive and compressedcutting, bright top endminimal ambiencearticulate note separationoscillating fuzz artifactsno audible reverb

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate picking and palm muting, as well as careful control of the Fuzz Factory's gated response, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Good Plug in Baby/Dead Star fuzz factory settings : r/Muse - Reddit 4 ways to get more from your wah pedal | MusicRadar

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