Solo Tone

Hexagons

Muse

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul DC Lite

AmpMarshall 1959HW Handwired Plexi Head

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely 490R/498T or similar)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

modulationDigiTech DigiTech Whammy

modulationBoss Boss OC-2 Octaver

chorusTC Electronic TC Electronic SCF Stereo Chorus Flanger

Notes

Studio recording, 2022-2023 era (The Wow! Signal sessions). Gear confirmed from Equipboard for this era; no evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo section.

Tone Character(10)

saturated and sustainingharmonized lead linesoctave-shifted texturesmodulated shimmertight and compressed attacksinging sustaincrisp articulationmodern high-gain claritydynamic responsechorus/flanger swirl

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced pedal coordination, precise timing with modulation and pitch effects, and technical proficiency for fast, articulate lead lines with expressive dynamics.

Sources

Matthew Bellamy's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps

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