Distorted Tone

Plug In Baby

Muse

Bassrock2000s

Original Gear

BassStatus Graphite S2-Classic (headless, graphite neck, active electronics)

AmpTrace Elliot AH600SMX (studio era), likely with Trace Elliot 4x10 and 1x15 cabs

PickupsStatus Hyperactive soapbars (active, 2 pickups)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

presence6.5

compression4.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff Pi

envelope_filterAkai or Electro-Harmonix Envelope Filter (likely Akai Deep Impact or EHX Q-Tron, era-dependent)

Notes

Studio recording, 2001 (Origin of Symmetry album). Chris Wolstenholme used his Status S2-Classic bass and Trace Elliot amps in this era. Live, later years saw more amp and pedal changes, but the studio track is from 2001.

Tone Character(9)

Synthy fuzzAggressive, saturated distortionDeep low endPronounced upper midsFiltered, envelope-like attackSustain with slight compressionGritty, harmonically richProcessed, not rawFull-bodied

Difficulty

The main riff is fast and syncopated, requiring tight fingerstyle technique and control to maintain clarity through heavy fuzz and filtering. The player must also manage dynamics and articulation to keep the synth-like tone consistent.

Sources

Plug in Baby on a Zoom B3 - Effects - Basschat Rig Rundown: Muse - Premier Guitar Muse – Plug in Baby - Gear & Equipment Used on the Single Bass Synth... (Plug In Baby) - Effects - Basschat

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