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Riff Tone
Hexagons
Muse
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1 (likely, based on era and Matt Bellamy's typical studio guitar for this period)
AmpDiezel VH4 (likely, based on Muse's studio amp choices for modern riff tones)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2024 era. No direct source confirmation for Hexagons, but inferred from Muse's recent studio practices and audible tone. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific riff.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemodern high-gain saturationarticulate note separationslightly compressed attackclear, defined low endaggressive bridge pickup biteminimal ambiencestudio-polished claritydynamic picking responseno audible modulation effects
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, percussive picking with precise muting and articulation to maintain clarity under high gain. The rhythmic accuracy and dynamic control add to the intermediate-to-advanced challenge.
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Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1 (likely, based on era and Matt Bellamy's typical studio guitar for this period)
AmpDiezel VH4 (likely, based on Muse's studio amp choices for modern riff tones)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2024 era. No direct source confirmation for Hexagons, but inferred from Muse's recent studio practices and audible tone. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific riff.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemodern high-gain saturationarticulate note separationslightly compressed attackclear, defined low endaggressive bridge pickup biteminimal ambiencestudio-polished claritydynamic picking responseno audible modulation effects
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, percussive picking with precise muting and articulation to maintain clarity under high gain. The rhythmic accuracy and dynamic control add to the intermediate-to-advanced challenge.