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Solo Tone

Cold

Chris Stapleton

Guitarblues2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely 1962 reissue or vintage, sunburst, as seen in live and studio photos for 'Cold')
AmpFender '62 Princeton Chris Stapleton Edition (Brownface 6G2 circuit, 12-watt tube combo)

Amp Settings

gain5.5
bass6.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2020 (album 'Starting Over'). Guitar and amp confirmed by Equipboard and live/studio photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo. No pedalboard evidence for this specific recording; amp reverb and tremolo available. No explicit pedal use confirmed for this solo.

Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothslightly overdrivensinging sustaintouch-sensitiveround attackmild breakupclear note separationvintage tube compressionsubtle spring reverbexpressive bends

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate-level control of bends, vibrato, and dynamic phrasing to achieve the expressive, singing tone. No advanced speed or complex techniques, but musicality and touch are essential.

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