Guitar tone · rock
Funkadelic guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Funkadelic songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Custom (early 1970s, likely black finish, as used by Eddie Hazel on Funkadelic studio recordings) into Marshall Plexi (Super Lead 1959, likely 100w, as used by Eddie Hazel in early 1970s Funkadelic sessions).
Guitars Funkadelic used
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (early 1970s, likely black finish, as used by Eddie Hazel on Funkadelic studio recordings)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s, as used by Eddie Hazel and Michael Hampton live)1 song
- Gibson SG (likely late 60s/early 70s, as used by Michael Hampton live with Funkadelic)1 song
Amps Funkadelic used
- Marshall Plexi (Super Lead 1959, likely 100w, as used by Eddie Hazel in early 1970s Funkadelic sessions)1 song
- Music Man HD-130 4x10 Combo (used by Funkadelic live in the late 1970s/early 1980s)1 song
- Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely Marshall Super Lead or JMP era, as used by Funkadelic live in the 1970s)1 song
3 Funkadelic tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Maggot Brain (Live) · riff | 6 |
| Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts · riff | 5.5 |
| Maggot Brain (Live) · solo | 5.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Funkadelic use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall Plexi (Super Lead 1959, likely 100w, as used by Eddie Hazel in early 1970s Funkadelic sessions) (1 song), Music Man HD-130 4x10 Combo (used by Funkadelic live in the late 1970s/early 1980s) (1 song), Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely Marshall Super Lead or JMP era, as used by Funkadelic live in the 1970s) (1 song).
What guitar did Funkadelic use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Custom (early 1970s, likely black finish, as used by Eddie Hazel on Funkadelic studio recordings) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s, as used by Eddie Hazel and Michael Hampton live) (1 song), Gibson SG (likely late 60s/early 70s, as used by Michael Hampton live with Funkadelic) (1 song).
How do I get Funkadelic's tone on my amp?
Open any Funkadelic song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.