GuitarDistortedSolo
Sunburn Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Muse
Muse · 1990s · rock
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Original Recording
Guitar
Yamaha Pacifica 120S (modified with DiMarzio pickups, Roland GK2 pickup)
Pickups
DiMarzio humbucker (exact model unspecified, high output, likely bridge position)
Amp
Marshall JCM2000 DSL100
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1999 era (Showbiz album). Guitar was modified with DiMarzio humbuckers and Roland GK2 for VG8 processing. Main amp for distorted tones was the Marshall JCM2000 DSL100. Effects (delay, pitch shifting) were primarily achieved via Roland VG8 multi-effects processor and Line 6 DL4. No evidence of fuzz or wah on this solo. Pickup likely bridge for solo cut and clarity. No evidence of live/touring gear used in studio.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb2.5
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Roland VG8 · modulation
- Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler · delay
Yamaha Pacifica 120S (bridge pickup) → Roland VG8 (multi-effects, delay) → Line 6 DL4 (delay) → Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- tight, focused lead tone
- clear note separation
- articulate attack
- rich harmonic overtones
- slight delay ambience
- cutting upper mids
- compressed, saturated sound
- modern British distortion
- notably present in the mix
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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