Riff Tone

Starting Over

Chris Stapleton

Guitarcountry2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely American Vintage or similar, as seen in Stapleton's studio and live use for this era)

Amp1962 Fender Princeton (Brown-panel, 6G2 circuit, with non-stock 12-inch speaker)

PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2020. The Princeton is confirmed as Stapleton's defining amp for this era and is used on the 'Starting Over' album. Guitar is likely a Jazzmaster based on multiple rig rundowns and interviews for this period. No evidence of alternate guitars for the riff section on this track.

Tone Character(10)

edge-of-breakup cleanwarm and round low endclear, articulate highsslight tube breakupdynamic and touch-sensitiveopen and airymild compressionnatural amp overdriverich, vintage characternot overly bright or harsh

Difficulty

The riff requires solid rhythm accuracy and dynamic control to maintain the clean, touch-sensitive tone, but uses basic open chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

How to Choose a Country Guitar Rig - InSync Chris Stapleton Rig: Jazzmaster and '62 Fender Princeton Explained

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