Riff Tone
Superstition
Stevie Wonder
Guitarother1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul (likely Custom or Standard, humbuckers, used by Jeff Beck on Stevie Wonder's 'Superstition' studio recording riff section)
AmpFender black-panel amp with JBL speakers (likely Fender Twin Reverb or Vibroverb, as described for this era/session)
PickupsGibson humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
wahUnknown Wah pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1972, Electric Lady Studios. Jeff Beck played the main riff on a Gibson Les Paul through a Fender black-panel amp with JBL speakers. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky attacksmooth and clear humbucker tonearticulate low-endclear but not harsh treblemetallic snap on bass stringsgood sustaintransparent, not muddyfunky and rhythmicedge-of-breakup clean
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level funk rhythm skills, tight muting, and precise wah pedal use to capture the percussive, syncopated groove.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul (likely Custom or Standard, humbuckers, used by Jeff Beck on Stevie Wonder's 'Superstition' studio recording riff section)
AmpFender black-panel amp with JBL speakers (likely Fender Twin Reverb or Vibroverb, as described for this era/session)
PickupsGibson humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
wahUnknown Wah pedal (model unknown)
This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1972, Electric Lady Studios. Jeff Beck played the main riff on a Gibson Les Paul through a Fender black-panel amp with JBL speakers. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky attacksmooth and clear humbucker tonearticulate low-endclear but not harsh treblemetallic snap on bass stringsgood sustaintransparent, not muddyfunky and rhythmicedge-of-breakup clean
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level funk rhythm skills, tight muting, and precise wah pedal use to capture the percussive, syncopated groove.
Superstition settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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