Real AmpTuning: Drop DPickup: BridgeAlternative RockHigh GainDrop D
Origin Rock Monster — Fuzz Factory Riff & Whammy Lead
The explosive Drop-D riff is strongly associated with Bellamy’s custom Manson DeLorean and its built-in Z.Vex Fuzz Factory, feeding the early Muse Marshall rig. The solo adds DigiTech Whammy pitch shifting; exact pedal and amplifier positions were not published, so the numerical settings are representative. Source: MusicRadar’s “New Born” history, MuseWiki’s tablature and MuseWiki’s Whammy documentation.
Signal Chain
Manson DeLorean with high-output bridge humbucker→Z.Vex Fuzz Factory→Marshall JCM2000 DSL100→Marshall 4x12→Output
GuitarManson DeLorean with high-output bridge humbucker
Tone
10
PickupBridge
TuningDrop D
Volume
10
PedalZ.Vex Fuzz Factory
Comp4
Gate5
Stab7
Drive
8
Volume
7
AmpMarshall JCM2000 DSL100
Bass
4
Gain
5.5
Mids
7.5
Master
7
Treble
6
Presence
5.5
Cab / IRMarshall 4x12
MicClose dynamic plus room mic
Mic PositionDynamic at cap edge; compressed room blend
Notes
Keep the riff’s low D tight and allow the fuzz to retain a serrated edge. Use the Whammy only on selected solo phrases so the pitch jumps remain dramatic.
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