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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
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain4.5
Reverb3.5
Treble6.5
Presence3
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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
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