Riff Tone

Magic

Coldplay

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 1970s or early 2000s model, as used by Jonny Buckland in studio)

AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille (likely, based on era and Buckland's studio use)

PickupsFender single-coil (Telecaster stock pickups)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostMXR MXR Micro Amp

Notes

Studio recording, 2013-2014. Gear inferred from Jonny Buckland's known studio rig for 'Ghost Stories' era; no direct source confirms exact guitar/amp for 'Magic' riff, but Telecaster and Fender DeVille are most probable. MXR Micro Amp confirmed as used by Buckland in this era.

Tone Character(10)

clean and glassybright and articulateslightly compressedopen and ambientclear note separationpercussive attackminimal breakupsubtle booststudio-polisheddynamic response

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires precise picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation at a soft dynamic.

Sources

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

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