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Tennessee Whiskey Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Chris Stapleton
Chris Stapleton · 2010s+ · blues
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender '62 Jazzmaster Reissue
Pickups
Fender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp
Fender '62 Princeton Chris Stapleton Edition
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording, 2015; gear confirmed for Stapleton's electric work in this era. No evidence of pedal use for the main riff. Amp reverb likely used. Pickup and amp models confirmed by Equipboard and gear rundowns for this song/era.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6.5
Gain3.5
Reverb4.5
Treble6.5
Presence5
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Tone Character
- warm and round
- smooth and clean
- rich mids
- touch-sensitive
- dynamic response
- clear note separation
- slight amp reverb depth
- not overly bright
- no pedal coloration
- studio clarity
Notes & Caveats
- No direct studio amp knob settings found; values estimated based on typical Fender Princeton settings for blues/country clean tones and era.
- No explicit pedal use confirmed for the riff section; pedalboard photos show pedals in live use, but not confirmed for studio riff recording.
- Amp reverb is inferred from audible recording characteristics and typical use with this amp.
- Pickup position inferred from tone and genre conventions; no direct quote found.
- If new evidence emerges of pedal use in the studio riff, settings may need revision.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Chris Stapleton's 'Tennessee Whiskey' riff features a warm, edge-of-breakup blues tone with strong mids and bass, moderate treble, and a touch of reverb for space. These settings reflect his typical use of a Fender amp (like a Princeton or Vibroverb), single-coil pickups, and a touch-sensitive, soulful playing style.