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Riff Tone
Without Your Love
Chris Stapleton
Guitarcountry2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely 1964, sunburst finish)
AmpFender '62 Princeton Chris Stapleton Signature 1x12" Combo
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2023 (from the album 'Higher'). All gear confirmed as used on the 'Higher' album era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section. Pedalboard shown in 2023 CBS Sunday Morning feature. No evidence of live-specific gear for this song section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and slightly grittyedge-of-breakup claritydynamic and touch-sensitiveopen and airybright but not harshfull-bodied midrangenatural sustainspring reverb ambiencearticulate single-coil attackclassic Fender clean with breakup
Difficulty
The riff requires moderate technical skill, with syncopated rhythm, dynamic picking, and control of touch sensitivity to achieve the edge-of-breakup tone. No advanced techniques, but requires feel and timing.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely 1964, sunburst finish)
AmpFender '62 Princeton Chris Stapleton Signature 1x12" Combo
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2023 (from the album 'Higher'). All gear confirmed as used on the 'Higher' album era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section. Pedalboard shown in 2023 CBS Sunday Morning feature. No evidence of live-specific gear for this song section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and slightly grittyedge-of-breakup claritydynamic and touch-sensitiveopen and airybright but not harshfull-bodied midrangenatural sustainspring reverb ambiencearticulate single-coil attackclassic Fender clean with breakup
Difficulty
The riff requires moderate technical skill, with syncopated rhythm, dynamic picking, and control of touch sensitivity to achieve the edge-of-breakup tone. No advanced techniques, but requires feel and timing.