Riff Tone

Hyper Music

Muse

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul DC Lite

AmpSoldano Decatone (studio high-gain), Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 (studio low-drive)

PickupsHumbucker (stock Gibson, likely 490R/498T set)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid7

treble7.5

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzZvex Zvex Fuzz Factory

Notes

Studio recording, 2001 (Origin of Symmetry era). Matt Bellamy used the Gibson Les Paul DC Lite for most of the Origin of Symmetry sessions, with the Soldano Decatone for high-gain tones and the Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 for lower-gain tones. The riff in 'Hyper Music' is high-gain and aggressive, so Soldano Decatone is most likely. No evidence of live/touring gear or later custom Manson guitars for this specific recording.

Tone Character(10)

thick and gritty fuzzaggressive and punchytight, percussive rhythmsaturated, compressed distortionmid-forward, cutting presenceminimal ambience/reverbraw, in-your-face soundfast attack, quick decayloud and energeticdouble-tracked for width

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting under high-gain fuzz, demanding precise right-hand control and rhythmic accuracy to avoid muddiness.

Sources

"Make me sound like Muse" Chapter 1 : Showbiz Tour ...Matthew Bellamy's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps Potent Pairings: How to Sound Like Muse

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