Funk Rock guitar tones

Researched amp settings for 8 Funk rock songs — then adapted to your gear.

Starting point for Funk Rock tone: gain 4 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5 · presence 5.5 (out of 10)

Most-used amps: Gallien‑Krueger 800RB head with Mesa/Boogie bass cabinet (×1) · Marshall / Fender (×1) · Marshall (×1) · Fender / Marshall (×1)

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Give it Away — Red Hot Chile PeppersScar Tissue — Red Hot Chili PeppersBy the Way — Red Hot Chili PeppersSnow (Hey Oh) — Red Hot Chili PeppersAround the World — Red Hot Chili PeppersWhen Doves Cry — PrinceLets Go Crazy — PrincePlay That Funky Music — Wild Cherry

Funk Rock amp settings — FAQ

What are the best amp settings for funk rock?

Averaged across 8 researched funk rock tones: gain 4, bass 5, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10). Start there, then fine-tune by ear and adapt to the amp you actually own.

What amp is best for funk rock?

The amps most used across these funk rock tones are Gallien‑Krueger 800RB head with Mesa/Boogie bass cabinet, Marshall / Fender, Marshall, Fender / Marshall. You don’t need the exact amp — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials any funk rock tone for the amp and guitar you already own, free in the browser.

How do I get a funk rock guitar tone with the gear I have?

Start with gain 4, bass 5, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10), then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for your specific amp, guitar and pedals so it sits like the record — free, no new gear.