Solo Tone

Fix You

Coldplay

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender American Vintage '65 Jazzmaster

AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille

PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

reverb5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionOrigin Effects Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Deluxe

boostMXR MXR M133 Micro Amp

delayEventide Eventide TimeFactor Twin Delay

delayStrymon Strymon TimeLine

Notes

Studio recording, 2005. Guitar and amp confirmed by Equipboard and forum sources for the 'X&Y' album era. Pedalboard details are from studio and live photos, but only effects clearly audible and/or cited for the solo section are included.

Tone Character(10)

chiming and ambientlush, spacious delay repeatsbright but smooth top endclear, singing sustainslightly compressed attackopen and airydynamic and expressivemedium gain with clarityno harsh distortionatmospheric, emotional solo

Difficulty

The solo is technically accessible but requires expressive phrasing, accurate timing with delay, and dynamic control to capture the emotional feel.

Sources

Jonny Buckland's Guitars, Amps, Pedals & Other Gear Coldplay guitar tone? - forum topic

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