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Play That Funky Music Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Wild Cherry
Wild Cherry · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1970s Gibson ES-335TD
Pickups
Gibson 'Patent Number' humbuckers
Amp
Fender Twin Reverb (Silverface, early 1970s)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1975-1976. No evidence of pedals or additional effects for the riff section. Gear inferred from period interviews, photos, and typical studio setups for Wild Cherry. No official rig rundown or pedalboard photo for this song's recording session.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain3
Reverb2.5
Treble7.5
Presence5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- bright and articulate
- clean with glassy top end
- dynamic and responsive
- choppy muted strums
- midrange presence
- minimal sustain
- snappy attack
- funky rhythmic clarity
- no audible overdrive
Notes & Caveats
- No official rig rundown or direct interview specifying gear for this recording found in sources.
- Guitar and amp inferred from period photos, interviews, and typical studio setups for Wild Cherry.
- No evidence of pedals or effects used on the riff section; tone is clean and percussive.
- Amp settings estimated based on typical Fender Twin Reverb settings for 1970s funk/rock rhythm guitar.
- Pickup selection inferred from tone and playing style; bridge pickup is most likely for the bright, snappy sound.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff in 'Play That Funky Music' features a clean but slightly gritty funk tone typical of mid-70s production, likely using a Fender or similar amp set just on the edge of breakup. The tone is mid-forward and bright to cut through the mix, with moderate bass and minimal reverb, matching both the era's style and genre conventions.