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Riff Tone
Parachute
Chris Stapleton
Guitarcountry2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-335 (blonde, semi-hollow, roadworn, as seen at 2016 CMT Music Awards)
AmpFender 'Brownface' Princeton Amp 6G2 (1961-1963, likely a '62 per FOH/stagehand photo evidence)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
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Notes
Gear confirmed for live performance of 'Parachute' in 2016; studio recording likely used same or very similar setup. No evidence of additional pedals or alternate guitars for riff section. Pickup choice is bridge for riff. No evidence of effects loop or additional amp models.
Tone Character(10)
biting and treble-forwardwarm sustainsemi-hollow resonancearticulate and dynamicedge-of-breakup cleanslightly compressedopen and airypresent but not harsh highstight low endnatural amp reverb for space
Difficulty
The riff requires moderately precise timing and dynamic picking to achieve the punchy, articulate feel, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-335 (blonde, semi-hollow, roadworn, as seen at 2016 CMT Music Awards)
AmpFender 'Brownface' Princeton Amp 6G2 (1961-1963, likely a '62 per FOH/stagehand photo evidence)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Gear confirmed for live performance of 'Parachute' in 2016; studio recording likely used same or very similar setup. No evidence of additional pedals or alternate guitars for riff section. Pickup choice is bridge for riff. No evidence of effects loop or additional amp models.
Tone Character(10)
biting and treble-forwardwarm sustainsemi-hollow resonancearticulate and dynamicedge-of-breakup cleanslightly compressedopen and airypresent but not harsh highstight low endnatural amp reverb for space
Difficulty
The riff requires moderately precise timing and dynamic picking to achieve the punchy, articulate feel, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.