Riff Tone

The Flowering

Better Lovers

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP Eclipse II

AmpMarshall JCM800

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge and neck, double EMG 81 configuration)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

Notes

Studio recording for 'The Flowering' (2023/2024 era). Jordan Buckley is confirmed to use the ESP Eclipse II with EMG 81s and a Marshall JCM800 for riff sections. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this part. Settings are estimated based on typical JCM800 usage in modern metal/hardcore and lack of explicit knob values in sources.

Tone Character(10)

fiery and articulatetight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingcutting clarityhigh-output, saturatedfocused midrangeclear note separationmodern metalcore punchBritish cruncharticulate pick attack

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking with aggressive palm muting and tight rhythm, demanding advanced right-hand technique and stamina.

Sources

Better Lovers Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Better Lovers – Highly Irresponsible - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Better Lovers Rig Rundown - Premier Guitar Jordan Buckley | Equipboard

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