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There's Nothing Holding Me Back

"There's Nothing Holding Me Back" is a pop track by Canadian artist Shawn Mendes, released as a single on April 20, 2017, and later included in the reissue of his second studio album Illuminate. Co-written by Mendes, Teddy Geiger, Geoff Warburton, and Scott Harris, the song reached number one in multiple countries and cracked the top 10 in the US and UK. Its energetic chord-driven structure and melodic hooks make it an appealing and accessible study piece for electric guitarists looking to explore contemporary pop-rock rhythm playing.

  • The song was co-written by four collaborators, including producer Teddy Geiger, reflecting a polished, layered songwriting approach.
  • It reached number one in the Czech Republic, Guatemala, and Serbia, demonstrating its broad international commercial appeal.
  • The track is certified Diamond in multiple countries including Australia, Brazil, and Canada, marking it as a major global hit.
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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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.

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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.

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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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