Funk guitar tones

Researched amp settings for 7 funk songs — then adapted to your gear.

Starting point for Funk tone: gain 2.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 6 · presence 5 (out of 10)

Most-used amps: clean amp (×4) · Fender (×3)

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Superstition — Stevie WonderSir Duke — Stevie WonderI Wish — Stevie WonderGive Up the Funk — ParliamentSuper Freak — Rick JamesBrick House — CommodoresCissy Strut — The Meters

Funk amp settings — FAQ

What are the best amp settings for funk?

Averaged across 7 researched funk tones: gain 2.5, bass 5.5, mid 6.5, treble 6, presence 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?

The amps most used across these funk tones are clean amp, Fender. You don’t need the exact amp — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials any funk tone for the amp and guitar you already own, free in the browser.

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

Start with gain 2.5, bass 5.5, mid 6.5, treble 6, presence 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.