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Riff Tone
Time is Running Out
Muse
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1 (custom, early 2000s, likely with ZVEX Fuzz Factory circuit built-in)
AmpDiezel VH4 (studio recording, 2003)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2003, Absolution album. Matt Bellamy used his Manson MB-1 with built-in Fuzz Factory for the main riff. Diezel VH4 amp was used for high-gain tones on Absolution. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedtight and percussive attackcompressed sustainaggressive, synth-like fuzzmid-forward and articulateslight top-end sizzlecontrolled feedbackno modulation or time-based effectsdistinctive Muse fuzz characterclear note separation in riff
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight and requires good palm muting and timing, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1 (custom, early 2000s, likely with ZVEX Fuzz Factory circuit built-in)
AmpDiezel VH4 (studio recording, 2003)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2003, Absolution album. Matt Bellamy used his Manson MB-1 with built-in Fuzz Factory for the main riff. Diezel VH4 amp was used for high-gain tones on Absolution. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedtight and percussive attackcompressed sustainaggressive, synth-like fuzzmid-forward and articulateslight top-end sizzlecontrolled feedbackno modulation or time-based effectsdistinctive Muse fuzz characterclear note separation in riff
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight and requires good palm muting and timing, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed, making it accessible to intermediate players.