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Cort CM15R settings

Superstition settings for Cort CM15R

Stevie Wonder · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Stevie Wonder "Superstition" solo tone on a Cort CM15R, set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 5.5, Reverb 1. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 9-10 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Cort G110 · updated 2026-09-03

Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 9-10 · Volume 8-9

Cort CM15R knobs

Gain
1.5
Bass
4
Mid
5
Treble
5.5
Reverb
1

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 3

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Pluck the strings with your thumb to achieve a hefty thump from the wound strings, mimicking Stevie Wonder's technique.
  • Experiment with slight variations in picking dynamics to capture the nuances of the solo.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Cort G110 · updated 2026-09-03

Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 9-10 · Volume 8-9

Cort CM15R knobs

Gain
1.5
Bass
4
Mid
5
Treble
5.5
Reverb
0.5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for a subtle spaciousness.
  • Play with a percussive attack to capture the funky feel of the original riff.
  • Experiment with palm muting for a tighter, chunkier sound on the lower strings.

The original rig

What Stevie Wonder used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Cort CM15R actually has.

Guitar
Hohner Clavinet C (keyboard, not guitar) for main riff; no guitar used in original studio riff section
Amp
Direct-in or studio preamp for Clavinet; no guitar amp used on original riff
Gain
1.5
Bass
3.5
Mid
3.5
Treble
3
Presence
2.5
Reverb
0.5
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Cort CM15R settings for Superstition?

Set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 5.5, Reverb 1.

Which pickup should I use for Superstition?

Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 9-10 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Stevie Wonder use on Superstition?

Guitar: Hohner Clavinet C (keyboard, not guitar) for main riff; no guitar used in original studio riff section. Amp: Direct-in or studio preamp for Clavinet; no guitar amp used on original riff.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Cort G110. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.

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