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2015 3:27
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Stitches

"Stitches" is a pop song by Canadian artist Shawn Mendes, released in 2015 as the second single from his debut studio album Handwritten. The track became a major commercial breakthrough, reaching number one on the Mainstream Top 40 chart and peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. For electric guitar players, it offers a straightforward yet rewarding chord-based arrangement that suits intermediate learners looking to develop clean rhythm playing and dynamic control.

  • "Stitches" was Shawn Mendes's first song to appear on a Billboard airplay chart, debuting at number 36 on Mainstream Top 40.
  • The song comes from Mendes's debut studio album Handwritten, released in 2015 via Island Records.
  • Its simple, repetitive chord progression makes it an accessible and satisfying song to practice rhythm guitar techniques.
Fender Stratocaster
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Fender Stratocaster

Mendes uses his white Stratocaster for electric performances, leveraging its bright single-coil pickups to cut through pop production with crisp articulation. The versatile design supports both clean textures and mild overdrive tones that sit perfectly upfront in his vocal-driven arrangements.

Fender Telecaster
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Fender Telecaster

The Telecaster's snappy single-coil character delivers the punchy, defined rhythm tones Mendes needs for songs like 'There's Nothing Holding Me Back.' Its natural brightness pairs with his minimal pedal approach, keeping his guitar parts transparent and radio-friendly.

Fender Twin Reverb
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Fender Twin Reverb

Mendes pairs the Twin Reverb's pristine, headroom-rich clean tone with transparent effects to maintain clarity in dense pop mixes. The amp's built-in reverb adds subtle ambient textures without coloring his core sound.

Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
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Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9

Mendes uses the Tube Screamer for light, musical overdrive that adds grit to rhythm parts without sacrificing definition. This warm, non-saturated breakup aligns with his philosophy of letting clarity and the vocal remain the focal point.

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