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Riff Tone

Map of the Problematique

Muse

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarManson MB-1
AmpDiezel VH4
PickupsSeymour Duncan Hot Rails (bridge), Sustainiac (neck, not used for riff)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

pitchDigiTech DigiTech Whammy (4th Gen or earlier, set to -1 and +1 octave, sequenced)
fuzzUnknown Fuzz pedal (model unknown, likely Z.Vex Fuzz Factory or similar)
compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2006. Guitar is a custom Manson MB-1 with a Hot Rails bridge pickup. Diezel VH4 amp used for main riff. Effects are primarily pedal-based, with heavy pitch-shifting and synth-like processing. Pickup selector set to bridge. No evidence of amp-based effects. Settings estimated based on typical Diezel VH4 usage for Muse in this era.

Tone Character(10)
synth-like and arpeggiatedtight and compressedglassy and brightpercussive attackaggressive modern distortionminimal ambiencesequenced pitch modulationraspy overdriveclear note separationoctave-shifted harmonics

Difficulty

The riff requires tight synchronization with the Whammy pedal's sequenced pitch-shifting, clear articulation under heavy fuzz, and precise palm muting, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

How to make a Muse Map of the Problematique-style guitar sound | MusicRadarMuse's Matt Bellamy on Their New Album Will Of The People - Premier GuitarMap of the Problematique Guitar Tone : r/MuseSound Like Muse - Map Of The Problematique

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