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
Different guitar or pedals? Get Superstition adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Stevie Wonder's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
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.
Superstition on other amps
Popular songs on the Cort CM15R
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Walk · Pantera
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Creep · Radiohead
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.