GuitarDistortedSolo
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)
Tone Matcher
Match This Tone to Your Gear
Tell us your guitar and amp — we’ll calculate the exact settings translated to your specific rig.
7-day free trial · Cancel anytime.
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