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White Horse Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton · 2010s+ · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Fender Jazzmaster (likely 1962 reissue or vintage, sunburst, as seen in live and promo photos for 'White Horse')
Pickups
Fender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp
Fender 'Brownface' Princeton Amp 6G2 (1961-1963)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2023. No direct evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section; Stapleton is known for using the Jazzmaster and Princeton combination in this era. No evidence of pedal use in the solo, but amp reverb is likely engaged. No evidence of effects loop or additional rack gear.

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
6.5
Gain
5.5
Reverb
3.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
6

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Tone Character

  • thick and singing sustain
  • warm and mid-forward
  • dynamic and touch-sensitive
  • slightly compressed attack
  • articulate single-note clarity
  • natural amp breakup
  • not overly saturated
  • classic American tube amp character
  • edge-of-breakup overdrive
  • present but not harsh treble

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