Solo Tone
Exo-Politics
Muse
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1
AmpDiezel VH4
PickupsManson custom humbucker (bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
phaserMXR Phaser pedal (likely MXR Phase 90)
Notes
Studio recording, 2006. Gear confirmed for Black Holes and Revelations era. Solo section uses Diezel VH4 with phaser pedal; no Fuzz Factory on this track. Guitar is Manson MB-1 with custom humbucker, as used by Matt Bellamy in this period.
Tone Character(10)
saturated and articulate distortionswirling phaser modulationthick and compressed lead soundaggressive and harmonically rich sustainmodern alternative rock solo toneclear note separationsmooth, non-fuzzy distortiondefined attacktight low endmodulation sweep prominent in solo
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique due to its tempo, use of modulation, and need for clean articulation under high-gain conditions.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1
AmpDiezel VH4
PickupsManson custom humbucker (bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
phaserMXR Phaser pedal (likely MXR Phase 90)
Notes
Studio recording, 2006. Gear confirmed for Black Holes and Revelations era. Solo section uses Diezel VH4 with phaser pedal; no Fuzz Factory on this track. Guitar is Manson MB-1 with custom humbucker, as used by Matt Bellamy in this period.
Tone Character(10)
saturated and articulate distortionswirling phaser modulationthick and compressed lead soundaggressive and harmonically rich sustainmodern alternative rock solo toneclear note separationsmooth, non-fuzzy distortiondefined attacktight low endmodulation sweep prominent in solo
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique due to its tempo, use of modulation, and need for clean articulation under high-gain conditions.
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