Distorted Tone
Nightshift Superstar
Muse
Bassrock2010s+
Original Gear
BassManson Custom 4-string (Chris Wolstenholme signature, active electronics, likely with onboard fuzz circuit)
AmpFractal Axe-Fx III (amp modeling, likely Ampeg SVT or similar model for distorted section)
PickupsDual humbuckers (custom Manson configuration, likely both engaged)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
presence6.5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionDarkglass Darkglass Hyper Luminal Compressor
distortionDarkglass Darkglass Microtubes X7
Notes
Studio recording, 2024-2025 (The Wow! Signal sessions); Chris's rig now relies on Fractal Axe-Fx III for amp/cab/effects, with outboard Darkglass distortion pedals for dirt tones.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive fuzz/overdrivetight, punchy low endbuzzsaw grindsynth-like sustaincompressed attackslightly scooped midsbright, cutting trebleclear note separationharmonic richnessmodern, processed edge
Difficulty
The part demands advanced fingerstyle technique at high speed, with tight muting and note definition despite heavy distortion and compression. The tone and articulation are challenging to replicate cleanly.
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Original Gear
BassManson Custom 4-string (Chris Wolstenholme signature, active electronics, likely with onboard fuzz circuit)
AmpFractal Axe-Fx III (amp modeling, likely Ampeg SVT or similar model for distorted section)
PickupsDual humbuckers (custom Manson configuration, likely both engaged)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
presence6.5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionDarkglass Darkglass Hyper Luminal Compressor
distortionDarkglass Darkglass Microtubes X7
Notes
Studio recording, 2024-2025 (The Wow! Signal sessions); Chris's rig now relies on Fractal Axe-Fx III for amp/cab/effects, with outboard Darkglass distortion pedals for dirt tones.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive fuzz/overdrivetight, punchy low endbuzzsaw grindsynth-like sustaincompressed attackslightly scooped midsbright, cutting trebleclear note separationharmonic richnessmodern, processed edge
Difficulty
The part demands advanced fingerstyle technique at high speed, with tight muting and note definition despite heavy distortion and compression. The tone and articulation are challenging to replicate cleanly.
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