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Devil Always Made Me Think Twice — Chris Stapleton1 / 2
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Devil Always Made Me Think Twice Guitar Tone Settings

Chris Stapleton · 2010s+ · country

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Fender Jazzmaster (likely American Vintage or Custom Shop, as used by Stapleton on studio recordings in this era)
Pickups
Jazzmaster single coil pickups (vintage-style, low output)
Amp
Fender Princeton Reverb (vintage or reissue, used in studio and live by Stapleton for driven tones)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup

Studio recording, 2020 (Starting Over album). Gear inferred from Stapleton's known studio rig and multiple sources referencing Jazzmaster and Princeton Reverb for his heavier/distorted tones. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6.5
Gain
5.5
Reverb
3.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5

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Tone Character

  • mid-range heavy
  • warm and soulful
  • organic breakup
  • touch-sensitive
  • dynamic response to picking
  • crunchy but not heavily distorted
  • vintage amp character
  • rich in mids
  • slightly compressed from amp overdrive
  • articulate and present

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct source specifies exact amp knob settings for 'Devil Always Made Me Think Twice'; settings estimated based on Stapleton's typical Princeton Reverb setup for driven tones.
  • ⚠️No explicit confirmation of pedals used on this specific recording; overdrive is likely amp-based.
  • ⚠️No evidence of additional effects (delay, chorus, etc.) in the riff section; only amp reverb is likely present.
  • ⚠️Pickup choice inferred from multiple sources referencing Stapleton's preference for neck pickup for warm, round tones.
  • ⚠️All gear and settings are for the STUDIO recording, not live performances.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Chris Stapleton typically uses a vintage-style amp (often a Princeton or similar Fender) set for thick, bluesy crunch with strong mids and bass, but avoids harsh treble. The riff is warm, punchy, and just past edge-of-breakup, with minimal reverb and a classic rock/blues balance.

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