Solo Tone

Magic

Coldplay

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Thinline

AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille

PickupsFender Wide Range Humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble6.5

reverb4

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Magic' (2014); Jonny Buckland is known to use this guitar and amp in the studio for the Ghost Stories era. No direct evidence for the solo section, but this is the most likely combination based on available sources and era.

Tone Character(10)

smooth and singing lead toneambient and atmosphericclear note definitionslightly overdriven edgewarm midrangesoft attacklush delay repeatsstudio-polished claritynot harsh or aggressivetouch-sensitive dynamics

Difficulty

The solo is melodic and expressive, requiring good control of bends, vibrato, and timing with delay, but does not involve advanced technical challenges.

Sources

Jonny Buckland's Guitars, Amps, Pedals & Other Gear | Equipboard Jonny Buckland (Coldplay) Pedal Uses - The Gear Page Jonny Buckland guitar rig : r/Coldplay - Reddit

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