Riff Tone

Raised by Wolves

Falling In Reverse

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP Eclipse (Derek Jones signature or standard, likely loaded with EMG pickups)

AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 150W Solo Head (Multi-Watt)

PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

Notes

Studio recording for 'The Drug In Me Is You' (2011). Derek Jones is confirmed using Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier for heavy rhythm tones on this album. Live footage and Equipboard confirm this amp for 'Raised by Wolves' era. Guitar is ESP Eclipse with EMG active pickups, standard for Derek Jones in this period.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midrangehigh-gain saturationchunky low endcrisp treble attackarticulate note separationdry, focused punchminimal ambiencefast, staccato rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, aggressive picking and tight palm muting, demanding good right-hand technique and timing. The high-gain tone and noise gate require precise muting to maintain clarity and avoid unwanted noise.

Sources

Derek Jones, Falling In Reverse Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Falling In Reverse – The Drug In Me Is You - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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