Riff Tone

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Chris Stapleton

Guitarcountry2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely American Vintage or Custom Shop, sunburst, as seen in live performances and consistent with Stapleton's studio use for this era)

AmpFender Princeton Reverb (likely 1960s blackface or modern reissue, as confirmed by Stapleton's producer Vance Powell and multiple interviews for this album era)

PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2020-2021. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; tone is direct and amp-driven. Guitar and amp choice inferred from producer interviews and Stapleton's known studio rig for this album. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

warm and bluesyedge-of-breakup amp tonetouch-sensitive and dynamicclear, articulate single notesslightly gritty on strong attackopen and airysubtle natural compressionorganic vintage feelmild amp reverbnot overly bright or scooped

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate control of bends and timing, with touch-sensitive dynamics to achieve the right amp breakup and phrasing, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.

Sources

Trey Anastasio on The Sphere and Phish's joyful rebirth | Guitar World Mayer vibes via Chris Stapleton : r/JohnMayer - Reddit

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