Riff Tone

In My Place

Coldplay

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jaguar Reissue Electric Guitar

AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille combo

PickupsFender Jaguar single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb4.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionPro Co Pro Co Rat

boostMXR MXR M133 Micro Amp

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2002 (A Rush of Blood to the Head). Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and song by Equipboard and Ultimate Guitar forum. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. Pedals inferred from era and sources; some ambiguity remains on exact pedal models.

Tone Character(10)

bright and chimingslightly gritty edge-of-breakupclear and articulateambient and spaciousjangly and percussivemodest sustaindynamic and responsivenot heavily compresseddistinct single-coil clarityopen, airy high end

Difficulty

The riff requires accurate rhythmic picking and timing to match the delay repeats, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Jonny Buckland's Guitars, Amps, Pedals & Other Gear | Equipboard Coldplay guitar tone?Jonny Buckland Guitar tone...Help me! : r/Coldplay - Reddit

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