Riff Tone
Plug In Baby (XX Anniversary RemiXX)
Muse
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1
AmpMarshall JCM 2000 DSL 100
PickupsSeymour Duncan Hot Rails (bridge position, custom for Manson MB-1)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass4.5
mid7
treble7.5
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzZVEX ZVEX Fuzz Factory
flangerUnknown Flanger pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording for 'Plug In Baby (XX Anniversary RemiXX)', 2021 remix of the original 2001 track. Gear confirmed for original studio session; XX RemiXX is a remix, not a re-recording. Main riff uses bridge pickup. Fuzz and modulation pedals used before amp. No evidence of additional studio effects beyond what is audible and documented.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and saturatedbright and cuttingtight, compressed sustainarticulate with pronounced upper midspercussive attackharmonic-rich sustainslightly scooped low endmodulated swirl (flanger/phaser)distinctive synth-like edgefuzz-driven
Difficulty
The main riff requires fast, clean alternate picking and legato technique, while maintaining clarity under heavy fuzz and modulation. Muting and control are essential to prevent unwanted noise.
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Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1
AmpMarshall JCM 2000 DSL 100
PickupsSeymour Duncan Hot Rails (bridge position, custom for Manson MB-1)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass4.5
mid7
treble7.5
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzZVEX ZVEX Fuzz Factory
flangerUnknown Flanger pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording for 'Plug In Baby (XX Anniversary RemiXX)', 2021 remix of the original 2001 track. Gear confirmed for original studio session; XX RemiXX is a remix, not a re-recording. Main riff uses bridge pickup. Fuzz and modulation pedals used before amp. No evidence of additional studio effects beyond what is audible and documented.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and saturatedbright and cuttingtight, compressed sustainarticulate with pronounced upper midspercussive attackharmonic-rich sustainslightly scooped low endmodulated swirl (flanger/phaser)distinctive synth-like edgefuzz-driven
Difficulty
The main riff requires fast, clean alternate picking and legato technique, while maintaining clarity under heavy fuzz and modulation. Muting and control are essential to prevent unwanted noise.
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