Guitar tone · rock
Wild Cherry guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 1 Wild Cherry songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: 1970s Gibson ES-335TD into Fender Twin Reverb (Silverface, early 1970s).
Guitars Wild Cherry used
- 1970s Gibson ES-335TD1 song
- 1970s Gibson ES-335 (likely, based on era and genre, but not confirmed by sources)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (white, likely 1970s model)1 song
Amps Wild Cherry used
- Fender Twin Reverb (Silverface, early 1970s)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (likely, based on era, genre, and typical funk/rock studio choices; no direct source confirmation)1 song
- Unknown 1970s tube amp (likely Marshall or Fender, but not confirmed for studio recording)1 song
3 Wild Cherry tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Play That Funky Music · riff | 3 |
| Play That Funky Music · solo | 4.5 |
| Play That Funky Music · riff | 4 |
Get Wild Cherry's tone on your gear
Pick any Wild Cherry song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Wild Cherry use?
Across 1 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Twin Reverb (Silverface, early 1970s) (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (likely, based on era, genre, and typical funk/rock studio choices; no direct source confirmation) (1 song), Unknown 1970s tube amp (likely Marshall or Fender, but not confirmed for studio recording) (1 song).
What guitar did Wild Cherry use?
Most often: 1970s Gibson ES-335TD (1 song), 1970s Gibson ES-335 (likely, based on era and genre, but not confirmed by sources) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Custom (white, likely 1970s model) (1 song).
How do I get Wild Cherry's tone on my amp?
Open any Wild Cherry song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.