Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb settings
Lost in Music (1995 Remaster) settings for Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb
Sister Sledge · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Sister Sledge "Lost in Music (1995 Remaster)" riff tone on a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb, set Gain 0, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Vibrato speed 3, Vibrato intensity 4. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-14
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Vibrato speed
- 3
- Vibrato intensity
- 4
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Maintain a tight, percussive rhythm by focusing on muting the strings with your palm while playing.
- Experiment with subtle fingerstyle techniques to achieve the articulate and snappy highs characteristic of Nile Rodgers' playing.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-14
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Vibrato speed
- 4
- Vibrato intensity
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to 4 for a spacious feel.
- Engage the vibrato effect for a subtle modulation swirl in the solo.
- Keep your playing clean and percussive to capture the funk rhythm.
The original rig
What Sister Sledge used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, Nile Rodgers' 'Hitmaker')
- Amp
- Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (likely, based on Nile Rodgers' studio use for disco/funk in this era; no evidence of Marshall or Fender Twin for this track)
- Gain
- 2.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Lost in Music (1995 Remaster) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Sister Sledge's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb settings for Lost in Music (1995 Remaster)?
Set Gain 0, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Vibrato speed 3, Vibrato intensity 4.
Which pickup should I use for Lost in Music (1995 Remaster)?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Sister Sledge use on Lost in Music (1995 Remaster)?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, Nile Rodgers' 'Hitmaker'). Amp: Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (likely, based on Nile Rodgers' studio use for disco/funk in this era; no evidence of Marshall or Fender Twin for this track).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. 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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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.