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Play That Funky Music Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Wild Cherry
Wild Cherry · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Custom (white, likely 1970s model)
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (likely T-Top or patent sticker, stock for era)
Amp
Unknown 1970s tube amp (likely Marshall or Fender, but not confirmed for studio recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1975-1976. Guitarist Rob Parissi is seen with a white Les Paul Custom in period footage. No direct evidence of amp model or pedals from studio session. No evidence for live rig being used in studio.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain4.5
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Wah pedal (model unknown, likely Cry Baby or Vox) · wah
Guitar → Wah pedal → Tube amp (likely Marshall or Fender, with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- sharp and biting
- funky and percussive
- slightly overdriven
- articulate and clear
- wah-like vowel filtering
- mid-forward presence
- tight and focused sustain
- dynamic and responsive
- not heavily compressed
- clear note separation
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms the exact amp model or pedal used in the studio recording; amp and settings are estimated based on genre, era, and typical 1970s funk/rock studio practices.
- No pedalboard or studio notes found for this specific session; wah effect is inferred from the solo's audible characteristics and forum discussion.
- No numeric amp settings found; values are estimated based on typical Marshall/Fender settings for 1970s funk/rock.
- No evidence of delay, chorus, flanger, or other time/modulation effects in the solo section.
- If future evidence emerges of a different guitar or amp used in the studio, settings may need revision.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The solo tone is classic mid-70s funk/rock: edge-of-breakup with a bright, cutting attack, strong mids, and enough bass for fullness without muddiness. Presence and reverb are moderate, reflecting studio production of the era and the need for clarity in a dense mix.