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Riff Tone

Clocks

Coldplay

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender American Vintage '65 Jazzmaster
AmpVox AC30 (likely 1990s/2000s reissue, as used by Jonny Buckland in studio era)

Amp Settings

gain0
bass6

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Notes

Studio recording, 2002. Guitarist: Jonny Buckland. Gear confirmed for 'A Rush of Blood to the Head' era; Jazzmaster cited in 2003 eZine and Equipboard. Amp not explicitly stated for 'Clocks' but Vox AC30 is widely documented as Buckland's main studio amp for this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section of 'Clocks'.

Tone Character(10)
chiming and bell-likebright and articulateclear note separationlush ambient delaysubtle amp reverbopen and airyslightly compressed highspercussive rhythmic attackno audible overdrivedistinct stereo delay repeats

Difficulty

The riff requires tight rhythmic accuracy and clean articulation to match the delay repeats, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast playing. The main challenge is maintaining clarity and timing.

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