How to Dial In "Ruled by Secrecy" by Muse - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Ruled by Secrecy"
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 Absolution (2003). Absolution is the third studio album by the English rock band Muse, released on 15 September 2003 by Taste Media. 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 rig we use for Muse's other songs from Absolution, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the single pickup.
Common Questions About the "Ruled by Secrecy" Tone
What guitar did Muse use on "Ruled by Secrecy"?
The guitar on "Ruled by Secrecy" (released 2003) isn't documented; the Manson MB-1 Matt Bellamy Signature above gets the sound. Pickup selector: single pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Ruled by Secrecy" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "Ruled by Secrecy" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Ruled by Secrecy" 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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