Distorted Tone

Guiding Light

Muse

Bassrock2000s

Original Gear

BassStatus Graphite S2-Classic (custom, headless, active electronics, used by Chris Wolstenholme on The Resistance era)

AmpAmpeg SVT-4 PRO with Ampeg 8x10 cabinet (studio standard for Muse, confirmed for The Resistance era)

PickupsStatus Hyperactive (active soapbar, dual pickup configuration)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5.5

mid6

treble6

presence6

compression5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionBoss Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer

fuzzHuman Gear Human Gear Animato

Notes

Studio recording, 2009 (The Resistance album). Chris is known to blend DI and amp signals in studio.

Tone Character(9)

thick and saturatedfuzzy upper midscompressed attacksustained notesbuzzy, synth-like edgefull-bodied low endaggressive presenceclear note definitionmidrange punch

Difficulty

The part is rhythmically straightforward but requires control to maintain clarity and punch through heavy fuzz and compression, especially in a dense mix.

Sources

Chris Wolstenholme Muse – The Resistance - Gear & Equipment Used on ...Chris Wolstenholme: The Sticky Ver. 1 | Page 24 Muse – Guiding Light | Bass Tone, Cover : r/BassGuitar Guiding Light is a great song : r/Muse

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