Riff Tone

Redbone (Mixed)

Childish Gambino

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar, exact model unconfirmed for riff section)

AmpSilverface Fender amp (exact model not specified, likely Twin Reverb or Deluxe Reverb based on era and genre)

PickupsSingle-coil (exact model unknown, likely stock Stratocaster-style)

Amp Settings

gain3

bass6.5

mid6

treble6

reverb4

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

wahUnknown Auto-wah / Envelope Filter (model unknown, likely Maestro Rhythm 'N Sound G-2 or similar)

Notes

Studio recording, 2016. Maestro Rhythm 'N Sound G-2 multi-effect unit used for wah/fuzz on intro and outro, but for the riff section, sources and audio indicate auto-wah/envelope filter and clean amp. No evidence of live-specific gear for the riff. No evidence of other pedals in the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

warm and funkypercussive attackauto-wah envelope sweepclean and snappyslightly compressedbright but not harshdynamic response to pickingtight low endsubtle reverb ambiencevintage-inspired R&B/funk

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level funk rhythm skills, tight timing, and dynamic control to trigger the auto-wah/envelope filter expressively.

Sources

Childish Gambino 'Redbone' | Noise Chest Articles Amp Setting for Redbone Childish Gambino Guitar Tone Tutorial and Cover

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