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Riff Tone

MK Ultra

Muse

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarManson MB-1
AmpDiezel VH4
PickupsSeymour Duncan Hot Rails (bridge), Sustainiac (neck)

Amp Settings

gain8
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

modulationDigitech Digitech Whammy (MIDI-controlled)
fuzzUnknown Fuzz/Distortion pedal (model unknown)
modulationUnknown Octave Fuzz/Octaver (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2009 (The Resistance album). Gear inferred from era and Bellamy's known studio rig for this album. No direct source confirms exact pickup or amp for this specific riff, but this is the most likely setup based on all available evidence.

Tone Character(10)
tight and compressedaggressive and saturatedsynth-like octave effectsarticulate note separationpercussive attackfocused midrangeminimal ambiencemodern high-gain clarityharmonized pitch shiftingpunchy and present

Sources

Amp for Muse sound - RedditMK Ultra guitar cover : r/MuseWammy bar or pedal for an authentic Bellamy sound. - Muse - RedditWhich guitar effect (or pedal) is being used at around 1:10? (MK Ultra)Name a Muse Song and I'll tell you how to get the guitar tone. - Reddit

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