Matthew Bellamy

In this Reverb posting from Muse's Official Reverb Shop, it states Matt Bellamy used a Focusrite OctoPre MK2 Dynamic on his Studio Outboard Rig. Per the posting,

This Rackmountable Focusrite OctoPre MK2 Dynamic is owned by Muse. Used In Matts Studio Outboard Rig For Various Recordings.

In a YouTube video titled "Muse - Verona - Live premiere - Chicago 2023 (multicam)," Matthew Bellamy can be seen throughout using the Manson MB S-Prototype "Verona Sky" during the live debut of the Muse song "Verona." The video, provided by Muse France, showcases various recordings from their Chicago show on the Will Of The People tour.

In an Instagram post by the band Muse, Matthew Bellamy is shown using the Manson Geo Mask V1 during the Will Of The People tour.

Matthew Bellamy uses the Manson PF-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature Pickup, which was designed at his request and is listed as the "Matthew Bellamy Signature Pickup." This pickup supersedes the Manson MBK line and is now the standard in all Manson M-type production guitars aside from the Junior models and Cort-made MBM models.

Various Instagram posts on the Manson Guitar Works page confirm the PF-1 as the pickup used in Bellamy's guitars, including a custom slanted version for a multi-scale Manson Oryx that he used live during "Won't Stand Down" and "Kill Or Be Killed."

In this video demo of the Manson Meta Series MBM-2 Sustainiac, Matthew Bellamy can be seen playing through an Orange Amplifiers Dual Terror head.

Matthew Bellamy used the Line 6 POD 2.0 Guitar Multi Effects Processor for a distorted direct input guitar sound during the Showbiz and Origin of Symmetry tours. This is supported by an Instagram post by mattbellamygear, which highlights its use for both guitar and vocal distortion on these tours. The post provides an audio example from the Hullabaloo recording, emphasizing that the distorted sounds came solely from the POD, with no Marshall amp on that track. The setup included a four-button Line 6 footswitch for control, commonly seen during performances from this era.

In this Instagram post by Matt Bellamy, he can be seen holding the 8-string Manson Oryx 8, captioning the post:

It’s time

Manson posted to Instagram as well with the caption:

@mattbellamy 's brand new custom Midnight Purple Oryx 8 made its debut last night in Helsinki last night⚡️ What do you think? #mansonguitars #Oryx #8string #purpleguitar #hipshot #gotoh #madeintheuk #customguitar #muse #mattbellamy #newguitar #signatureguitar

This guitar was debuted live on the Muse song Unravelling

In this behind-the-scenes documentary by Muse about the making of their album "Absolution," Matt Bellamy can be seen playing through a fOXX Fuzz Wah Volume pedal. The pedal is visible on top of an amp head at 10:43 into the video.

Matt is seen in the video using the guitar live at Eurockness 2000, performing the legendary song Plug In Baby.

Matthew Bellamy is seen using the Austrian Audio OD505 WL1 microphone in the "MUSE - LIBERATION (Official Performance Video)" on YouTube, provided by Muse.

Matthew Bellamy uses the Way Huge WHE403 Havalina pedal, as confirmed by Muse's co-producer Aleks Von Korff, who noted its use on the track "Cryogen" from their 10th album, “The Wow! Signal”.

Matthew Bellamy used the MXR Phase 95 on the track "Cryogen" from Muse’s 10th album, “The Wow! Signal” as confirmed by their co-producer Aleks Von Korff.

Matthew Bellamy uses the Vexter Series Fat Fuzz Factory (non-25th Anniversary edition) for the track "Cryogen" from Muse's 10th album "The Wow! Signal," as evidenced by the co-producer Aleks Von Korff.

Matthew Bellamy uses the Gamechanger Audio Third Man Records Plasma Coil pedal for the track "Cryogen" from Muse's 10th album, "The Wow! Signal," according to co-producer Aleks Von Korff.

Matthew Bellamy is confirmed to use the Hologram Electronics Chroma Console, as it is visible in the background of their studio in a behind-the-scenes post by co-producer Aleks Von Korff for the track "Cryogen."

Matthew Bellamy uses the Eventide H9 Max Dark Limited Edition, as evidenced by its appearance in the background of their studio in a making-of post for the track "Cryogen" by co-producer Aleks Von Korff.

Matthew Bellamy uses the Human Gear Animato pedal on the track "Cryogen," as confirmed by co-producer Aleks Von Korff.

The Strymon Zuma can be seen in the background of a photo from Muse’s studio, confirming its use by co-producer Aleks Von Korff.

Matthew Bellamy uses the Eventide Knife Drop pedal on the track "Be With You," as confirmed by co-producer Aleks Von Korff.