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Solo Tone
Magic
Coldplay
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Thinline
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Magic' (2014); Jonny Buckland is known to use this guitar and amp in the studio for the Ghost Stories era. No direct evidence for the solo section, but this is the most likely combination based on available sources and era.
Tone Character(10)
smooth and singing lead toneambient and atmosphericclear note definitionslightly overdriven edgewarm midrangesoft attacklush delay repeatsstudio-polished claritynot harsh or aggressivetouch-sensitive dynamics
Difficulty
The solo is melodic and expressive, requiring good control of bends, vibrato, and timing with delay, but does not involve advanced technical challenges.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Thinline
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Magic' (2014); Jonny Buckland is known to use this guitar and amp in the studio for the Ghost Stories era. No direct evidence for the solo section, but this is the most likely combination based on available sources and era.
Tone Character(10)
smooth and singing lead toneambient and atmosphericclear note definitionslightly overdriven edgewarm midrangesoft attacklush delay repeatsstudio-polished claritynot harsh or aggressivetouch-sensitive dynamics
Difficulty
The solo is melodic and expressive, requiring good control of bends, vibrato, and timing with delay, but does not involve advanced technical challenges.