Solo Tone

Plug In Baby

Muse

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarManson MB-1 (custom Matt Bellamy signature, built-in Fuzz Factory, MIDI controller)

AmpDiezel VH4 (studio, Channel 3), possibly Marshall JCM2000 (secondary source), but Diezel VH4 is most cited for studio recording

PickupsManson custom humbucker (bridge position, likely Kent Armstrong or Bare Knuckle Nailbomb, as per era)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzZVex ZVex Fuzz Factory

pitchDigitech Digitech Whammy

delayLine 6 / Boss / Unknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely Line 6 DL4 or Boss DD-5)

Notes

Studio recording, 2001 (Origin of Symmetry album). Guitar has built-in ZVex Fuzz Factory. Diezel VH4 is the primary amp for this era and recording. Effects are primarily pedal-based, not amp-based.

Tone Character(10)

oscillating, synth-like fuzz saturationoctave-up pitch shiftingsinging sustainaggressive, compressed lead tonetight, focused midrangecutting, harmonically rich top endchaotic fuzz texturesarticulate, percussive attackhigh-gain British amp voicingdistinctive whammy octave jumps

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced control of effects (Whammy, Fuzz Factory), fast picking, and precise phrasing at a high tempo, making it challenging for most guitarists.

Sources

Tone Settings for Plug In Baby by Muse (guitar and amp)Muse (Matthew Bellamy) Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk MUSE: How to Sound AND Play Like MATT BELLAMY! | guitarguitar

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