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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

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
4.5
Reverb
3
Treble
7
Presence
6

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

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