Back to CommunityCreate Free Account
Solo Tone
Plug In Baby
Muse
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1 (custom Matt Bellamy signature, built-in Fuzz Factory, MIDI controller)
AmpDiezel VH4 (studio, Channel 3), possibly Marshall JCM2000 (secondary source), but Diezel VH4 is most cited for studio recording
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2001 (Origin of Symmetry album). Guitar has built-in ZVex Fuzz Factory. Diezel VH4 is the primary amp for this era and recording. Effects are primarily pedal-based, not amp-based.
Tone Character(10)
oscillating, synth-like fuzz saturationoctave-up pitch shiftingsinging sustainaggressive, compressed lead tonetight, focused midrangecutting, harmonically rich top endchaotic fuzz texturesarticulate, percussive attackhigh-gain British amp voicingdistinctive whammy octave jumps
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of effects (Whammy, Fuzz Factory), fast picking, and precise phrasing at a high tempo, making it challenging for most guitarists.
Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear
Create Free AccountGuitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1 (custom Matt Bellamy signature, built-in Fuzz Factory, MIDI controller)
AmpDiezel VH4 (studio, Channel 3), possibly Marshall JCM2000 (secondary source), but Diezel VH4 is most cited for studio recording
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2001 (Origin of Symmetry album). Guitar has built-in ZVex Fuzz Factory. Diezel VH4 is the primary amp for this era and recording. Effects are primarily pedal-based, not amp-based.
Tone Character(10)
oscillating, synth-like fuzz saturationoctave-up pitch shiftingsinging sustainaggressive, compressed lead tonetight, focused midrangecutting, harmonically rich top endchaotic fuzz texturesarticulate, percussive attackhigh-gain British amp voicingdistinctive whammy octave jumps
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of effects (Whammy, Fuzz Factory), fast picking, and precise phrasing at a high tempo, making it challenging for most guitarists.