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Riff Tone
Speed of Sound
Coldplay
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jaguar Reissue
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212 III
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2004-2005 (X&Y album sessions). Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and album. No explicit studio pedalboard photo for this song, but pedal choices are consistent with Buckland's X&Y-era board.
Tone Character(10)
bright and chimeymodulated shimmerambient and washyclear note separationslightly compressededge-of-breakup cleanpercussive attackswirling modulationnot heavily distortedrhythmic, pulsing feel
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated picking, use of effects for texture, and the need for clarity despite heavy modulation and ambient delay.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Jaguar Reissue
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212 III
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2004-2005 (X&Y album sessions). Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and album. No explicit studio pedalboard photo for this song, but pedal choices are consistent with Buckland's X&Y-era board.
Tone Character(10)
bright and chimeymodulated shimmerambient and washyclear note separationslightly compressededge-of-breakup cleanpercussive attackswirling modulationnot heavily distortedrhythmic, pulsing feel
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated picking, use of effects for texture, and the need for clarity despite heavy modulation and ambient delay.