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Distorted Tone
Cryogen
Muse
Bassrock2010s+
Original Gear
BassStatus Graphite S2-Classic (custom, Chris Wolstenholme signature)
AmpAmpeg SVT-4 PRO with Ampeg 8x10 cabinet (studio context inferred from Muse's standard setup)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2024 (2020s era), likely DI + amp blend as per Muse's usual practice
Tone Character(8)
heavily saturated fuzzsynth-like sustainaggressive upper midrange bitetight low endpronounced pick attackcompressed and controlled dynamicsbuzzsaw distortion textureclear note definition despite heavy drive
Difficulty
The part demands fast, accurate pick technique and control of dynamics to cut through dense fuzz, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
BassStatus Graphite S2-Classic (custom, Chris Wolstenholme signature)
AmpAmpeg SVT-4 PRO with Ampeg 8x10 cabinet (studio context inferred from Muse's standard setup)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2024 (2020s era), likely DI + amp blend as per Muse's usual practice
Tone Character(8)
heavily saturated fuzzsynth-like sustainaggressive upper midrange bitetight low endpronounced pick attackcompressed and controlled dynamicsbuzzsaw distortion textureclear note definition despite heavy drive
Difficulty
The part demands fast, accurate pick technique and control of dynamics to cut through dense fuzz, making it challenging for most players.