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Parachute Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton · 2010s+ · country

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Original Recording

Guitar
Gibson ES-335 (blonde, semi-hollow, likely 1970s-80s, as seen in 2016 CMT Music Awards performance of 'Parachute')
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (stock ES-335 type, likely '57 Classics or similar PAF-style)
Amp
Fender 'Brownface' Princeton Amp 6G2 (1961-1963, likely a 1962 model, as confirmed by FOH photos and multiple live/era references)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Settings and gear are based on live rig from 2016, which matches the era of the studio recording (2015). No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; amp reverb is likely used. Studio and live rigs appear to be identical for this song/era.

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
5.5
Gain
4.5
Reverb
3.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
3

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Tone Character

  • biting and treble-forward
  • warm sustain
  • articulate and dynamic
  • semi-hollow resonance
  • touch-sensitive
  • edge-of-breakup crunch
  • slightly compressed attack
  • open and airy
  • amp-driven reverb depth
  • clear note separation

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No explicit studio amp settings found; amp and guitar models are confirmed for this song/era via live performance and FOH photos.
  • ⚠️Settings estimated based on typical Fender Princeton 'brownface' usage for country/rock edge-of-breakup tones and the ES-335 bridge pickup.
  • ⚠️No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; no delay, chorus, or modulation effects are audible or cited.
  • ⚠️Presence control not present on Princeton 6G2; set to 0.
  • ⚠️If studio used different amp/settings, not documented in available sources.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Chris Stapleton's 'Parachute' riff features a gritty, dynamic edge-of-breakup tone typical of his Telecaster into a vintage-style amp (often a Princeton or Vibroverb), with mids pushed for presence, moderate bass for clarity, and restrained reverb for subtle ambience. These settings reflect his rootsy, blues-rock sound and the song's production style.

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