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Undisclosed Desires

"Undisclosed Desires" is a song by English rock band Muse, released as the second single from their fifth studio album, The Resistance, in November 2009. Written by frontman Matthew Bellamy as a personal track, it stands out in Muse's catalog for its synth-driven, groove-based texture rather than heavy guitar riffs. For electric guitarists, it offers an interesting study in restraint and tone, with clean, precise playing sitting alongside electronic elements in an unconventional rock arrangement.

  • Matthew Bellamy described the song as quite personal, written about his relationship at the time.
  • The track reached Platinum certification in Australia, making it Muse's highest-charting single there.
  • Unlike many Muse songs, this track prioritizes electronic textures, making clean tone control essential for guitarists.
Vox AC30
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Vox AC30

Bellamy uses the Vox AC30 for clean, chimey passages that contrast with his high-gain rig, providing warm tube breakup and natural chime on atmospheric sections. Its low-wattage headroom lets him achieve responsive, dynamic tones without sacrificing clarity.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

The Cry Baby wah is essential to Bellamy's lead vocabulary, particularly on "Knights of Cydonia," where it sweeps across his sustained, pitch-shifted tones. The pedal's responsive sweep complements his aggressive playing style and synth-like effects chain.

Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
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Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi

Bellamy pairs the Big Muff's smooth, sustaining fuzz with his bridge humbucker for soaring lead tones that retain clarity even under extreme gain. Its warm compression makes it ideal for long, singing sustain passages layered with the Fernandes Sustainer system.

DigiTech Whammy
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DigiTech Whammy

The Whammy is Bellamy's signature effect, enabling octave-shifted harmonies, pitch-shifted leads, and dramatic dive bombs used across nearly every Muse album. It transforms his sustained notes into orchestral layers that define Muse's progressive rock signature sound.

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