Maroon 5 - Cold - Guitar Cover

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Maroon 5 - Cold - Guitar Cover

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Cold


"Cold" is a song by Maroon 5 featuring rapper Future, released as a single in 2017 and included on the deluxe and Japanese editions of their sixth studio album, Red Pill Blues. The track blends pop-rock with hip-hop elements, giving electric guitarists an opportunity to explore clean, atmospheric tones alongside a modern, polished production style. Its mainstream appeal and moderate tempo make it a practical choice for intermediate players looking to work on dynamics and restrained playing.

  • "Cold" was released on February 14, 2017 — Valentine's Day — as the second single from Red Pill Blues.
  • The track peaked at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100, showing its strong commercial reach.
  • The song features rapper Future, blending hip-hop and pop-rock — a useful study in genre-crossing guitar tone and texture.
Fender Stratocaster
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Fender Stratocaster

James Valentine's primary choice for Maroon 5's clean, articulate tone. The vintage single-coil pickups deliver the bright definition and percussive muting clarity essential to their funky rhythm style.

Fender Telecaster
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Fender Telecaster

Valentine uses this for its sharp, cutting single-coil tone on specific tracks. The Telecaster's natural brightness complements Maroon 5's pop-funk aesthetic without requiring additional EQ or effects processing.

Fender Twin Reverb
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Fender Twin Reverb

The studio foundation for Maroon 5's signature clean headroom and natural tube warmth. Its vintage spring reverb and headroom support their controlled, sculpted tone before post-production compression shapes the final sound.