Solo Tone
Superstition
Stevie Wonder
Guitarother1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul (exact model unknown, likely early 1970s Standard or Custom)
AmpFender black-panel Vibroverb with JBL speakers
PickupsGibson humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6.5
mid7
treble6.5
reverb2.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1972. Gear based on Premier Guitar's detailed description of the solo/riff tone for 'Superstition.' No evidence of pedals or additional effects in the solo section. All information specific to the studio recording, not live.
Tone Character(10)
great attack and sustainsmooth humbucker clarityclean, thumping bass notesbig airchunky feeling from tube rectifier sagclear but not harsh treblemetallic snap and sizzle on bass stringsclarity and transparencyhefty thump from wound stringsfat, weighty tone
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level funk phrasing, thumb/fingerstyle technique, and tight rhythmic control, but does not involve advanced speed or complex note sequences.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul (exact model unknown, likely early 1970s Standard or Custom)
AmpFender black-panel Vibroverb with JBL speakers
PickupsGibson humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6.5
mid7
treble6.5
reverb2.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1972. Gear based on Premier Guitar's detailed description of the solo/riff tone for 'Superstition.' No evidence of pedals or additional effects in the solo section. All information specific to the studio recording, not live.
Tone Character(10)
great attack and sustainsmooth humbucker clarityclean, thumping bass notesbig airchunky feeling from tube rectifier sagclear but not harsh treblemetallic snap and sizzle on bass stringsclarity and transparencyhefty thump from wound stringsfat, weighty tone
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level funk phrasing, thumb/fingerstyle technique, and tight rhythmic control, but does not involve advanced speed or complex note sequences.
Superstition settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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