Solo Tone

MK Ultra

Muse

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarManson MB-1

AmpMarshall DSL100

PickupsCustom Manson MBK-2 humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

modulationDigitech Digitech Whammy (MIDI controlled)

fuzzUnknown Fuzz pedal (model unknown, likely Zvex Fuzz Factory or MB-1 built-in)

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown, possibly Kaoss Pad built-in)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, possibly Kaoss Pad built-in)

Notes

Studio recording, 2009. Guitar has built-in MIDI controller and effects (notably Kaoss Pad). Gear confirmed for The Resistance era; MB-1 and Marshall DSL100 are standard for Bellamy's studio solos in this period. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

synth-like sustainpronounced octave-down effectaggressive, saturated leadtight, compressed attackprocessed, electronic charactercutting, present solo tonemodulation shimmerclear delay repeatscomplex, layered effectsfuzzy, harmonically rich

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced control of effects (octave, fuzz, modulation), fast picking, and precise timing to maintain clarity and articulation through a dense, processed sound.

Sources

MK Ultra guitar cover : r/Muse - Reddit Which 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 Manson MB-1 Guitar is Muse Guitarist Matt Bellamy's Secret Weapon | Guitar World

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