Riff Tone

Adventure of a Lifetime

Coldplay

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jaguar (likely American Vintage Reissue, as seen in Jonny Buckland's studio gear for this era)

AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212 (studio, as captured in Quad Cortex and referenced in multiple rig rundowns for this era)

PickupsFender Jaguar single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb4

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayStrymon Strymon TimeLine

tremoloBoss Boss TR-2 Tremolo

boostMXR MXR M133 Micro Amp

Notes

Studio recording, 2015 (A Head Full of Dreams album). Guitar and amp confirmed for this era, but no direct photo/video from the specific session. Effects chain inferred from pedalboard photos and audible effects.

Tone Character(10)

bright and chimeypercussive attackarticulate single-note clarityslightly compressedspacious and ambientrhythmic delay repeatsglassy top endpresent midrangefunk-inspiredtight, modern pop/rock

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with clean muting and precise timing to lock in with the delay repeats, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Jonny Buckland's Guitars, Amps, Pedals & Other Gear | Equipboard Jonny Buckland's Guitars, Amps, Pedals & Other Gear | Equipboard (page 3)Jonny Buckland guitar rig : r/Coldplay - Reddit Adventure of a Lifetime (Live) guita chords : r/Coldplay - Reddit

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