Solo Tone
Kill Or Be Killed
Muse
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarManson Oryx (custom multi-scale, 6-string, Drop B tuning)
AmpOrange Dual Terror DT30H 30W Tube Guitar Amp Head
PickupsManson PF-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Pickup (bridge humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationDigitech Digitech Whammy (exact model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2022. Guitar and pickup confirmed for 'Kill Or Be Killed' era and song via Manson Guitar Works and Equipboard. Amp confirmed as part of Bellamy's studio rig. Effects chain includes Whammy pedal for programmed octave shifts in the solo. No evidence of additional pedals or amp effects beyond what is audible in the recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight, aggressive modern metalsaturated high-gain leadoctave-shifting solo linesclear note separation under heavy gainpercussive attacksustained, harmonically richarticulate pick attackmodern, compressed distortioncrisp top endcontrolled low end
Difficulty
The solo demands advanced technical skill due to its fast tempo, intricate tapping and picking, and precise timing with programmed Whammy octave shifts, making it challenging even for experienced players.
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Original Gear
GuitarManson Oryx (custom multi-scale, 6-string, Drop B tuning)
AmpOrange Dual Terror DT30H 30W Tube Guitar Amp Head
PickupsManson PF-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Pickup (bridge humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationDigitech Digitech Whammy (exact model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2022. Guitar and pickup confirmed for 'Kill Or Be Killed' era and song via Manson Guitar Works and Equipboard. Amp confirmed as part of Bellamy's studio rig. Effects chain includes Whammy pedal for programmed octave shifts in the solo. No evidence of additional pedals or amp effects beyond what is audible in the recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight, aggressive modern metalsaturated high-gain leadoctave-shifting solo linesclear note separation under heavy gainpercussive attacksustained, harmonically richarticulate pick attackmodern, compressed distortioncrisp top endcontrolled low end
Difficulty
The solo demands advanced technical skill due to its fast tempo, intricate tapping and picking, and precise timing with programmed Whammy octave shifts, making it challenging even for experienced players.
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