Riff Tone
Won’t Stand Down
Muse
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1
AmpDiezel VH4 (likely, based on era and typical Muse studio use)
PickupsSeymour Duncan Hot Rails (bridge, humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzUnknown Fuzz pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2021/2022. Matt Bellamy used his signature Manson MB-1 with high-output humbucker for the riff. No direct evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio riff. Amp model inferred from Muse's studio history and typical heavy tones on this track.
Tone Character(9)
tight and percussivegargling low-string rumblesbrutal, modern metal saturationarticulate, staccato rhythmaggressive, focused midrangecompressed and heavyindustrial, bombarding riffpunchy attackhigh-output, saturated distortion
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, articulate palm muting and precise rhythm under high-gain conditions, with aggressive picking and syncopated accents. Not technically virtuosic, but demands control and accuracy.
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Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1
AmpDiezel VH4 (likely, based on era and typical Muse studio use)
PickupsSeymour Duncan Hot Rails (bridge, humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzUnknown Fuzz pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2021/2022. Matt Bellamy used his signature Manson MB-1 with high-output humbucker for the riff. No direct evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio riff. Amp model inferred from Muse's studio history and typical heavy tones on this track.
Tone Character(9)
tight and percussivegargling low-string rumblesbrutal, modern metal saturationarticulate, staccato rhythmaggressive, focused midrangecompressed and heavyindustrial, bombarding riffpunchy attackhigh-output, saturated distortion
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, articulate palm muting and precise rhythm under high-gain conditions, with aggressive picking and syncopated accents. Not technically virtuosic, but demands control and accuracy.
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