How to Dial In "Verona" by Muse - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Verona"
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 Will of the People (2022). A brooding, slow-building song where the guitar swells from restrained chords to a thick, saturated lift. Gear lists for Muse's Absolution era and after point to a Manson guitar and a Diezel VH4, which Matt Bellamy blends with a Vox AC30, and a September 2026 Sonic State rig rundown covers his current setup; nothing ties either to this song. So a Manson MA EVO into a Diezel VH4 stands in. Set a medium-high crunch on the bridge pickup and keep the low end tight. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Verona" Tone
What guitar did Muse use on "Verona"?
The guitar on "Verona" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Manson MA EVO above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Verona" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, 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 "Verona" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Verona" 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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