How to Dial In "The 2nd Law: Unsustainable" by Muse - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The 2nd Law: Unsustainable"
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 The 2nd Law (2012). The 2nd Law is the sixth studio album by the English rock band Muse. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Manson MA EVO through a Diezel VH4, the rig we use for Muse's other songs from The 2nd Law, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "The 2nd Law: Unsustainable" Tone
What guitar did Muse use on "The 2nd Law: Unsustainable"?
The guitar on "The 2nd Law: Unsustainable" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Manson MA EVO above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "The 2nd Law: Unsustainable" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. 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 "The 2nd Law: Unsustainable" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The 2nd Law: Unsustainable" 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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