Riff Tone

Tears Don't Fall, Pt. 2

Bullet for My Valentine

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, as used by Matt Tuck in this era for clean sections)

AmpPeavey 5150 II (likely, as used by Bullet for My Valentine in studio for clean and heavy tones in this era)

PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2015 era. Guitar and amp inferred from band’s typical studio setup for 'Venom' album cycle. No direct source for clean section gear in Pt. 2, but consistent with band’s known recording rig.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulateambient and spaciousclear note separationslightly compressedtight attacksmooth sustainmodern clean metal tonesubtle reverbcrystal clear highscontrolled low end

Difficulty

The clean riff requires precise picking and timing to synchronize with the delay effect, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.

Sources

Gear, Guitar Settings and Techniques Behind 'Tears Don't Fall' By ...Bullet For My Valentine- 'Tears Don't Fall (Part 2)' - Reddit

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