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Solo Tone
Knights of Cydonia
Muse
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1
AmpDiezel VH4
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2006 (Black Holes and Revelations album). Matt Bellamy used his Manson MB-1 with custom pickups and a Diezel VH4 for the solo. Effects include Digitech Whammy and Zvex Fuzz Factory. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio solo.
Tone Character(10)
synth-like fuzzoctave-shifted lead linessustained, soaring notesaggressive, saturated fuzztight, controlled feedbackcutting, mid-forward presenceharmonic overtonescompressed sustainmodern, processed rock leadpitch-shifted effects
Difficulty
The solo requires fast picking, accurate use of the Whammy pedal for pitch shifts, and control of fuzz-induced feedback, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1
AmpDiezel VH4
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2006 (Black Holes and Revelations album). Matt Bellamy used his Manson MB-1 with custom pickups and a Diezel VH4 for the solo. Effects include Digitech Whammy and Zvex Fuzz Factory. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio solo.
Tone Character(10)
synth-like fuzzoctave-shifted lead linessustained, soaring notesaggressive, saturated fuzztight, controlled feedbackcutting, mid-forward presenceharmonic overtonescompressed sustainmodern, processed rock leadpitch-shifted effects
Difficulty
The solo requires fast picking, accurate use of the Whammy pedal for pitch shifts, and control of fuzz-induced feedback, making it challenging for most players.