Riff Tone

Happier Than Ever (Edit)

Billie Eilish

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender American Professional II Telecaster (Dark Night finish)

AmpUnknown studio amp (not specified in sources; likely digital amp sim or modern tube amp based on production style)

PickupsV-Mod II Single-Coil Telecaster (bridge and neck)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

modulationUnknown Bitcrusher effect (plugin or pedal, model unknown)

distortionUnknown Distortion (plugin or pedal, model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2021. Guitar confirmed by Equipboard for 'Happier Than Ever' album era. No explicit amp or pedal info for the distorted riff section; likely a blend of amp and post-processing. No evidence of live rig being used for studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

fuzzy and saturatedcompressed and punchymid-heavy with slight scooplo-fi/bitcrushed textureaggressive attackwall-of-sound layeringtight rhythm focusmodern rock edgedynamic and loudprocessed, not vintage

Difficulty

The riff is based on straightforward power chords and rhythm playing, but requires precise timing and dynamic control to match the aggressive, processed sound of the recording.

Sources

Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard "Happier Than Ever" - Billie Eilish song ending white noise control

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