Solo Tone
Play That Funky Music
Wild Cherry
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (white, likely 1970s model)
AmpUnknown 1970s tube amp (likely Marshall or Fender, but not confirmed for studio recording)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely T-Top or patent sticker, stock for era)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
wahUnknown Wah pedal (model unknown, likely Cry Baby or Vox)
Notes
Studio recording, 1975-1976. Guitarist Rob Parissi is seen with a white Les Paul Custom in period footage. No direct evidence of amp model or pedals from studio session. No evidence for live rig being used in studio.
Tone Character(10)
sharp and bitingfunky and percussiveslightly overdrivenarticulate and clearwah-like vowel filteringmid-forward presencetight and focused sustaindynamic and responsivenot heavily compressedclear note separation
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to its syncopated funk phrasing, expressive wah pedal manipulation, and dynamic picking, but does not involve advanced speed or complex runs.
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (white, likely 1970s model)
AmpUnknown 1970s tube amp (likely Marshall or Fender, but not confirmed for studio recording)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely T-Top or patent sticker, stock for era)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
wahUnknown Wah pedal (model unknown, likely Cry Baby or Vox)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1975-1976. Guitarist Rob Parissi is seen with a white Les Paul Custom in period footage. No direct evidence of amp model or pedals from studio session. No evidence for live rig being used in studio.
Tone Character(10)
sharp and bitingfunky and percussiveslightly overdrivenarticulate and clearwah-like vowel filteringmid-forward presencetight and focused sustaindynamic and responsivenot heavily compressedclear note separation
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to its syncopated funk phrasing, expressive wah pedal manipulation, and dynamic picking, but does not involve advanced speed or complex runs.
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