How to Dial In "City of Delusion" by Muse - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "City of Delusion"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Black Holes and Revelations (2006). Their fourth studio album, produced by Rich Costey, it was released on 3 July 2006 through Warner Bros. Records and Helium-3. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Manson MB-1 Matt Bellamy Signature through a Diezel VH4, the nearest rig to the one documented for Muse, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the single pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "City of Delusion" Tone
What guitar did Muse use on "City of Delusion"?
The guitar on "City of Delusion" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Manson MB-1 Matt Bellamy Signature above gets the sound. Pickup selector: single pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "City of Delusion" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "City of Delusion" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "City of Delusion" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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