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Jonny Buckland
Jonny Buckland, Coldplay
Coldplay's lead guitarist: chiming Teles, Jazzmasters and Rickenbacker 12-strings drenched in delay and reverb.
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Borrowed Teles, a Jaguar reissue and a Twin Reverb: the sparse, echoing debut sound.
- amp67 BLACK DUOstand-infor Fender Twin ReverbGain 3, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Master 6. Stay under breakup
- cab2X12 BLACK PANEL DUOfor Fender Twin ReverbDynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
- delayREVERSE DELAYfor Boss DD-5 Digital DelayTime 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
- delayAIR DELAYstand-infor Boss RV-3 Reverb/DelayTime 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
Model names checked against the official HeadRush model list. Model names from HeadRush's official Pedalboard model list; Gigboard and Prime share the HeadRush model library. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- ampUS Double Vibstand-infor Fender Twin ReverbGain 3, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Master 6. Stay under breakup
- cab2x12 Double C12Nfor Fender Twin ReverbDynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
- delaySimple Delaystand-infor Boss DD-5 Digital DelayTime 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
- delaySimple Delaystand-infor Boss RV-3 Reverb/DelayTime 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
Model names checked against the official Line 6 Helix model list. Names from the official Line 6 Helix 3.80 model list (HX Stomp shares the library). "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- ampUS TWN Vibratostand-infor Fender Twin ReverbGain 3, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Master 6. Stay under breakup
- cab212 US TWN CK2for Fender Twin ReverbDynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
- delayDigital Delaystand-infor Boss DD-5 Digital DelayTime 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
- delayDigital Delaystand-infor Boss RV-3 Reverb/DelayTime 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
Model names checked against the official Neural DSP Quad Cortex model list. Names from Neural DSP's official Quad Cortex device list. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- ampCLEANstand-infor Fender Twin ReverbGain 3, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Master 6. Stay under breakup
- cabBuilt-in speaker (no cab model)descriptionfor Fender Twin ReverbKatana has no cab sim on its speaker
- delayDIGITALstand-infor Boss DD-5 Digital DelayDELAY slot: Time 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
- delayDIGITALstand-infor Boss RV-3 Reverb/DelayDELAY slot: Time 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
Model names checked against the official BOSS Katana model list and owner's manual. Amp types from the Katana MkII Owner's Manual; effect types from 'Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II'. Katana has its own speaker, so there is no cab block. Gen 3 renames some types, so check your unit. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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Three Hot Rod DeVilles, a thinline Tele with humbuckers and a Mike Hill-built board.
- boostWHITE BOOSTstand-infor MXR Micro AmpGain low, level +6 dB into the amp
- modTREMOLOstand-infor Boss TR-2 TremoloRate 5, depth 5
- wahBLACK WAHfor Dunlop Cry Baby wahOn an expression pedal; default Q
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Boss acoustic simulatorStart at noon and adjust by ear
- amp67 BLACK DUOstand-infor Fender Hot Rod DeVille 2x12 (x3)Gain 3, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Master 6. Stay under breakup
- cab2X12 BLACK PANEL DUOfor Fender Hot Rod DeVille 2x12 (x3)Dynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
- delayAIR DELAYstand-infor Line 6 delayTime 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
Model names checked against the official HeadRush model list. Model names from HeadRush's official Pedalboard model list; Gigboard and Prime share the HeadRush model library. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- boostKinky Booststand-infor MXR Micro AmpGain low, level +6 dB into the amp
- modOptical Tremstand-infor Boss TR-2 TremoloRate 5, depth 5
- wahTeardrop 310for Dunlop Cry Baby wahOn an expression pedal; default Q
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Boss acoustic simulatorStart at noon and adjust by ear
- ampUS Double Vibstand-infor Fender Hot Rod DeVille 2x12 (x3)Gain 3, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Master 6. Stay under breakup
- cab2x12 Double C12Nfor Fender Hot Rod DeVille 2x12 (x3)Dynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
- delaySimple Delaystand-infor Line 6 delayTime 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
Model names checked against the official Line 6 Helix model list. Names from the official Line 6 Helix 3.80 model list (HX Stomp shares the library). "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- boostExotic Z Booststand-infor MXR Micro AmpGain low, level +6 dB into the amp
- modTremolostand-infor Boss TR-2 TremoloRate 5, depth 5
- wahCrying Wahfor Dunlop Cry Baby wahOn an expression pedal; default Q
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Boss acoustic simulatorStart at noon and adjust by ear
- ampUS TWN Vibratostand-infor Fender Hot Rod DeVille 2x12 (x3)Gain 3, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Master 6. Stay under breakup
- cab212 US TWN CK2for Fender Hot Rod DeVille 2x12 (x3)Dynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
- delayDigital Delaystand-infor Line 6 delayTime 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
Model names checked against the official Neural DSP Quad Cortex model list. Names from Neural DSP's official Quad Cortex device list. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- boostCLEAN BOOSTstand-infor MXR Micro AmpBOOSTER slot: Gain low, level +6 dB into the amp
- modTREMOLOstand-infor Boss TR-2 TremoloMOD slot: Rate 5, depth 5
- wahPEDAL WAHstand-infor Dunlop Cry Baby wahFX slot: On an expression pedal; default Q
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Boss acoustic simulatorStart at noon and adjust by ear
- ampCLEANstand-infor Fender Hot Rod DeVille 2x12 (x3)Gain 3, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Master 6. Stay under breakup
- cabBuilt-in speaker (no cab model)descriptionfor Fender Hot Rod DeVille 2x12 (x3)Katana has no cab sim on its speaker
- delayDIGITALstand-infor Line 6 delayDELAY slot: Time 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
Model names checked against the official BOSS Katana model list and owner's manual. Amp types from the Katana MkII Owner's Manual; effect types from 'Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II'. Katana has its own speaker, so there is no cab block. Gen 3 renames some types, so check your unit. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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Community-reported; unconfirmed. Crowd-sourced: a '74 Les Paul Deluxe, vintage Rat and DL4 era, Strats giving way to Teles.
- driveBLACK OPfor ProCo Rat (vintage)Gain 6, tone noon, level 5
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Line 6 DL4Start at noon and adjust by ear
- driveGREEN JRC-ODstand-infor Ibanez TS9Gain 2–3, tone noon, level 7. A push into the amp
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Gain 4–5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Edge of breakup, cleans up with guitar volume
- cabMatching cab for the ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Dynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
Model names checked against the official HeadRush model list. Model names from HeadRush's official Pedalboard model list; Gigboard and Prime share the HeadRush model library. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- driveRatatouille Distfor ProCo Rat (vintage)Gain 6, tone noon, level 5
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Line 6 DL4Start at noon and adjust by ear
- driveScream 808stand-infor Ibanez TS9Gain 2–3, tone noon, level 7. A push into the amp
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Gain 4–5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Edge of breakup, cleans up with guitar volume
- cabMatching cab for the ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Dynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
Model names checked against the official Line 6 Helix model list. Names from the official Line 6 Helix 3.80 model list (HX Stomp shares the library). "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- driveRodent Drivefor ProCo Rat (vintage)Gain 6, tone noon, level 5
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Line 6 DL4Start at noon and adjust by ear
- driveIba Greenfor Ibanez TS9Gain 2–3, tone noon, level 7. A push into the amp
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Gain 4–5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Edge of breakup, cleans up with guitar volume
- cabMatching cab for the ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Dynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
Model names checked against the official Neural DSP Quad Cortex model list. Names from Neural DSP's official Quad Cortex device list. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- driveRATfor ProCo Rat (vintage)BOOSTER slot: Gain 6, tone noon, level 5
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Line 6 DL4Start at noon and adjust by ear
- driveT-SCREAMstand-infor Ibanez TS9FX slot: Gain 2–3, tone noon, level 7. A push into the amp
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Gain 4–5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Edge of breakup, cleans up with guitar volume
- cabBuilt-in speaker (no cab model)descriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Katana has no cab sim on its speaker
Model names checked against the official BOSS Katana model list and owner's manual. Amp types from the Katana MkII Owner's Manual; effect types from 'Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II'. Katana has its own speaker, so there is no cab block. Gen 3 renames some types, so check your unit. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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Community-reported; unconfirmed. Crowd-sourced: Strymon ambience, Nash JM-63 and small Fender/Silvertone amps.
- amp67 BLACK DUOstand-infor Silvertone Twin TwelveGain 3, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Master 6. Stay under breakup
- cab2X12 BLACK PANEL DUOfor Silvertone Twin TwelveDynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
- delayAIR DELAYstand-infor Strymon TimelineTime 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
- reverbAIR REVERBstand-infor Strymon BigSkyMix 18%, decay 2.5 s, pre-delay 20 ms
Model names checked against the official HeadRush model list. Model names from HeadRush's official Pedalboard model list; Gigboard and Prime share the HeadRush model library. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- ampUS Double Vibstand-infor Silvertone Twin TwelveGain 3, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Master 6. Stay under breakup
- cab2x12 Double C12Nfor Silvertone Twin TwelveDynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
- delaySimple Delaystand-infor Strymon TimelineTime 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
- reverbDynamic Platestand-infor Strymon BigSkyMix 18%, decay 2.5 s, pre-delay 20 ms
Model names checked against the official Line 6 Helix model list. Names from the official Line 6 Helix 3.80 model list (HX Stomp shares the library). "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- ampUS TWN Vibratostand-infor Silvertone Twin TwelveGain 3, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Master 6. Stay under breakup
- cab212 US TWN CK2for Silvertone Twin TwelveDynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
- delayDigital Delaystand-infor Strymon TimelineTime 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
- reverbPlatestand-infor Strymon BigSkyMix 18%, decay 2.5 s, pre-delay 20 ms
Model names checked against the official Neural DSP Quad Cortex model list. Names from Neural DSP's official Quad Cortex device list. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- ampCLEANstand-infor Silvertone Twin TwelveGain 3, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Master 6. Stay under breakup
- cabBuilt-in speaker (no cab model)descriptionfor Silvertone Twin TwelveKatana has no cab sim on its speaker
- delayDIGITALstand-infor Strymon TimelineDELAY slot: Time 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
- reverbPLATEstand-infor Strymon BigSkyREVERB slot: Mix 18%, decay 2.5 s, pre-delay 20 ms
Model names checked against the official BOSS Katana model list and owner's manual. Amp types from the Katana MkII Owner's Manual; effect types from 'Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II'. Katana has its own speaker, so there is no cab block. Gen 3 renames some types, so check your unit. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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