Riff Tone

Speed of Sound

Coldplay

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jaguar Reissue

AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212 III

PickupsSingle-coil (Fender Jaguar stock reissue pickups)

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb4.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

modulationStrymon Strymon Mobius Modulator

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

boostMXR MXR M133 Micro Amp

Notes

Studio recording, 2004-2005 (X&Y album sessions). Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and album. No explicit studio pedalboard photo for this song, but pedal choices are consistent with Buckland's X&Y-era board.

Tone Character(10)

bright and chimeymodulated shimmerambient and washyclear note separationslightly compressededge-of-breakup cleanpercussive attackswirling modulationnot heavily distortedrhythmic, pulsing feel

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated picking, use of effects for texture, and the need for clarity despite heavy modulation and ambient delay.

Sources

Jonny Buckland's Guitars, Amps, Pedals & Other Gear | Equipboard Coldplay – X&Y - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album

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