Riff Tone

Lunchtime

Cory Wong

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Cory Wong Stratocaster (Lake Placid Blue, 2019 signature model likely used, as seen in live and promo photos for this era and album)

AmpDV Mark Eric Gales Raw Dawg 60 (solid-state with 6205 mini tube in preamp, used for clean headroom in studio and live per Premier Guitar rig rundown)

PickupsFender Cory Wong Signature Single-Coil Stratocaster Pickups

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7.5

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionWampler Wampler Ego Compressor

Notes

Studio recording for 'Lunchtime' (2019, Motivational Music for the Syncopated Soul). Cory Wong is known for using his signature Strat and DV Mark Raw Dawg heads for clean funk tones. No evidence of amp distortion or heavy effects in the riff section. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and artist's typical approach. No evidence of live-specific gear for this recording.

Tone Character(10)

bright and percussivecrystal cleantight, snappy attackcompressed and articulatedynamic responseminimal breakupsignature Strat 'quack'high headroomfunky, rhythmic clarityno audible overdrive

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for tight funk rhythms, precise muting, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and groove at a fast tempo.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Cory Wong - Premier Guitar Cory Wong on 10 key tracks from his extraordinary run of funk guitar albums Cory Wong's tone is so punchy he HAS to play in 4th position - Reddit Neural DSP Unveils Archetype: Cory Wong - Premier Guitar

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