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Sister Sledge guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Sister Sledge songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, Nile Rodgers' 'Hitmaker') into Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (likely, based on Nile Rodgers' studio use in late 1970s disco sessions).
Guitars Sister Sledge used
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, Nile Rodgers' 'Hitmaker')2 songs
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s hardtail, Nile Rodgers' 'Hitmaker')1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, Nile Rodgers 'Hitmaker')1 song
- 1970s Fender Stratocaster1 song
Amps Sister Sledge used
- Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (likely, based on Nile Rodgers' studio use in late 1970s disco sessions)1 song
- 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)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface or Silverface, studio recording)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface or Silverface era, likely studio backline)1 song
- Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (most likely, based on era/session/genre and Nile Rodgers' known studio use)1 song
5 Sister Sledge tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| He's the Greatest Dancer · riff | 0 |
| Lost in Music (1995 Remaster) · solo | 0 |
| Lost in Music (1995 Remaster) · riff | 2.5 |
| Lost in Music (1995 Remaster) · riff | 0 |
| Thinking of You (1995 Remaster) · riff | 0 |
Sister Sledge songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Sister Sledge use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (likely, based on Nile Rodgers' studio use in late 1970s disco sessions) (1 song), 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) (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface or Silverface, studio recording) (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface or Silverface era, likely studio backline) (1 song).
What guitar did Sister Sledge use?
Most often: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, Nile Rodgers' 'Hitmaker') (2 songs), Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s hardtail, Nile Rodgers' 'Hitmaker') (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, Nile Rodgers 'Hitmaker') (1 song), 1970s Fender Stratocaster (1 song).
How do I get Sister Sledge's tone on my amp?
Open any Sister Sledge song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.