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Riff Tone
Animals
Muse
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1
AmpDiezel VH4
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2012 (The 2nd Law album). Matt Bellamy is known to use the Manson MB-1 with custom pickups and the Diezel VH4 for studio work on this album. No direct evidence for other amps or guitars for this specific riff section.
Tone Character(10)
dynamic and touch-sensitiveclear note articulationslightly gritty crunchwarm, mid-focusedtight low endopen, percussive attackmodulation swirl (flanger/chorus)studio claritynot overly saturatedslight compression
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic control, dynamic picking, and clean articulation with modulation effects, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1
AmpDiezel VH4
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2012 (The 2nd Law album). Matt Bellamy is known to use the Manson MB-1 with custom pickups and the Diezel VH4 for studio work on this album. No direct evidence for other amps or guitars for this specific riff section.
Tone Character(10)
dynamic and touch-sensitiveclear note articulationslightly gritty crunchwarm, mid-focusedtight low endopen, percussive attackmodulation swirl (flanger/chorus)studio claritynot overly saturatedslight compression
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic control, dynamic picking, and clean articulation with modulation effects, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.