Riff Tone

The handler

Unknown Artist

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown (no evidence for specific model on this recording)

AmpUnknown (no evidence for specific amp on this recording)

PickupsUnknown (no evidence for specific type on this recording)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

No direct evidence for guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of the riff section. No official rig rundown or photo evidence found. No evidence for live vs studio differences. Year/era inferred as 2010s+ based on song release.

Tone Character(10)

tight and aggressivehigh-gain saturationarticulate attackfocused low endclear note separationslightly scooped midscrisp treblecontrolled feedbackpunchy rhythmmodern alternative rock character

Difficulty

The riff section features complex time signatures, tight high-gain playing, and requires precise palm muting and rhythmic accuracy, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Bass pedal set up to recreate tone of the Handler? : r/Muse - Reddit Correct guitar tab for The Handler intro : r/Muse - Reddit

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