Solo Tone

Resistance

Muse

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarManson DL-1 Signature Electric Guitar

AmpMarshall 1959HW Handwired Plexi Head

PickupsCustom Manson humbuckers (likely MBK-2 or similar, as used in Bellamy's Manson DL-1 at the time)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

modulationDigiTech DigiTech Whammy Pitch-Shifting Pedal

compressionKeeley Keeley Compressor 2-Knob

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'The Resistance' (2009). Guitar tech and multiple sources confirm the use of the Manson DL-1 and Marshall Plexi for this era and song. Effects chain includes DigiTech Whammy and Keeley Compressor. Egnater M4 Modular Preamp also present in studio rig but main amp is Marshall Plexi.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainharmonized pitch-shiftingcompressed and focusedtight, articulate attackrich upper harmonicsmodern British crunchclear note separation under gainsaturated but controlled distortiondistinctive Whammy octave effectsslightly scooped mids for clarity

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced pedal coordination (Whammy), fast and accurate picking, and maintaining articulation under heavy gain, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Matthew Bellamy's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Muse – The 2nd Law - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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