Riff Tone

Unravelling

Muse

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarManson Oryx 8-string (custom for Matt Bellamy)

AmpFractal Axe-Fx III (modeling multiple amps, likely including Marshall, Diezel, Orange, Vox)

PickupsCustom Manson humbuckers (8-string, likely ceramic, exact model unknown)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Live debut and likely studio recording both use the custom Manson Oryx 8-string. All amp tones are modeled in Fractal Axe-Fx III, not traditional tube amps. No evidence of external pedals for the riff section; effects and distortion are likely from the Axe-Fx. Year: 2024-2025. Settings estimated due to lack of explicit numeric data.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive low-end chugmodern high-gain saturationarticulate note separationsnarling, extended-range claritygroovy, rhythmic punchslightly scooped midsminimal ambiencefocused attackcrisp high-end definition

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced control of an 8-string guitar, precise muting of low strings, and tight, aggressive rhythm playing at a medium-fast tempo, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Muse - Premier Guitar Matt Bellamy debuts new Manson 8-string on Muse's Unravelling | Guitar World Let's get a real 8 string tone thread going! : r/NeuralDSP

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