Riff Tone

God Put a Smile Upon Your Face

Coldplay

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jaguar Reissue

AmpSilvertone 1484 Twin Twelve

PickupsFender Jaguar single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionPro Co Pro Co The Rat

boostMXR MXR M133 Micro Amp

Notes

Studio recording, 2002. Gear confirmed via Equipboard and Coldplay E-Zine for the 'A Rush of Blood to the Head' album sessions. Pedals confirmed for studio use; live rigs may differ.

Tone Character(10)

tight, percussive attackslightly fuzzy, saturated cruncharticulate, biting upper midsclear note separation under gaindynamic response to pickingopen, airy top endpunchy, present midrangemodest sustain with quick decaynot overly compresseddistinct single-coil clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, percussive strumming and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast lead playing. The main challenge is rhythmic precision and maintaining the groove.

Sources

Jonny Buckland's Guitars, Amps, Pedals & Other Gear | Equipboard

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