Solo Tone

Tennessee Whiskey

Chris Stapleton

Guitarblues2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson ES-335 (likely 1970s or modern reissue, sunburst finish)

AmpFender '62 Princeton Chris Stapleton Edition (with built-in spring reverb and tremolo)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely '57 Classics or Burstbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb5.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2015. Guitar and amp confirmed by multiple sources for Stapleton's studio and live use on 'Tennessee Whiskey.' No evidence of pedal use for the solo; amp effects (reverb, tremolo) are likely. Pickup selector likely set to neck for the solo's warm tone.

Tone Character(10)

warm and roundsmooth sustaintouch-sensitiveslightly gritty edge-of-breakuplush reverb ambiancesubtle amp tremolo movementclear note definitionnot overly compressedvintage tube amp breakupbluesy, expressive phrasing

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, expressive bends, and dynamic control to capture the touch-sensitive, bluesy feel, but does not involve advanced speed or complex techniques.

Sources

Fender '62 Princeton Chris Stapleton Edition - Equipboard Chris Stapleton - Equipboard Why did I get a tremolo pedal again? : r/guitarpedals - Reddit Chris Stapleton/Tennessee Whiskey : r/BossKatana - Reddit what pedals/effects are being used in this song? : r/Guitar

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