Guitar tone · jazz, funk
Herbie Hancock guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Herbie Hancock songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: ARP Odyssey Rev1 Synthesizer (no bass guitar in clean section) into Direct input (synth DI to console), no bass amp used.
Guitars Herbie Hancock used
- ARP Odyssey Rev1 Synthesizer (no bass guitar in clean section)1 song
- Unknown solid body electric guitar (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar, but not confirmed for this recording)1 song
Amps Herbie Hancock used
- Direct input (synth DI to console), no bass amp used1 song
- Unknown (no specific amp model confirmed for this recording; likely Fender or similar clean amp typical of early 1970s jazz-funk sessions)1 song
3 Herbie Hancock tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Chameleon · riff | 1 |
| Chameleon · clean | 0 |
| Watermelon Man · riff | 0 |
Herbie Hancock songs on popular amps
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Herbie Hancock use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Direct input (synth DI to console), no bass amp used (1 song), Unknown (no specific amp model confirmed for this recording; likely Fender or similar clean amp typical of early 1970s jazz-funk sessions) (1 song).
What guitar did Herbie Hancock use?
Most often: ARP Odyssey Rev1 Synthesizer (no bass guitar in clean section) (1 song), Unknown solid body electric guitar (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar, but not confirmed for this recording) (1 song).
How do I get Herbie Hancock's tone on my amp?
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