What amp settings do I need for Funk Rock?

Across the 526 Funk Rock tones in our catalog the median is gain 4.5 (range 1.5–7.5), with bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6.5 - on a 0–10 scale. That's the window, not a recipe: pick any song below for the exact knob positions it was recorded with, then let ToneMirror re-voice them for your amp.

What gear gives you the Funk Rock sound?

In our catalog the Funk Rock tones lean most on the Stratocaster (modern equivalent: Fender American Professional II Stratocaster), the Stratocaster (modern equivalent: Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster), the Marshall Major (200W) - 'The Pig'. You don't need any of it - the match engine translates each recipe onto the gear you already own, compensating for a different EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type.

Which artists best represent Funk Rock?

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lenny Kravitz, Prince have the most Funk Rock tones catalogued here. Each artist page breaks down their full rig and how their tone changed across records.

Can I get these tones without buying vintage gear?

Yes - that's the point of ToneMirror. Every setting on this page was dialled in on the original artist's rig, and the match engine re-voices it for whatever guitar, amp, and pedals you actually have, including modellers like the Helix, Katana, and Kemper.

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Funk Rock Guitar Tone - Amp Settings, Gear, and Songs

526 iconic Funk Rock tones with the exact settings behind them - gain, EQ, pickup, tuning, and pedal chain per song, plus the median amp settings across the whole style. 116 of them are bass tones. Built to be dialled in on whatever gear you own.

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The Funk Rock amp settings window

Median knob positions across the 526 catalog tones in this genre, on the amps they were recorded with. A starting point for the sound - then pick a song below for the exact recipe.

Gain: 4.5
Bass: 5.5
Mid: 6
Treble: 6.5
Presence: 6
Volume: 7

The rigs behind it

Gear That Defines the Funk Rock Sound

Who defined it

Artists With the Most Funk Rock Tones

The songs

Funk Rock Tones You Can Dial In

FAQ

Common Questions About Funk Rock Tone

What amp settings do I need for Funk Rock?
Across the 526 Funk Rock tones in our catalog the median is gain 4.5 (range 1.5–7.5), with bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6.5 - on a 0–10 scale. That's the window, not a recipe: pick any song below for the exact knob positions it was recorded with, then let ToneMirror re-voice them for your amp.
What gear gives you the Funk Rock sound?
In our catalog the Funk Rock tones lean most on the Stratocaster (modern equivalent: Fender American Professional II Stratocaster), the Stratocaster (modern equivalent: Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster), the Marshall Major (200W) - 'The Pig'. You don't need any of it - the match engine translates each recipe onto the gear you already own, compensating for a different EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type.
Which artists best represent Funk Rock?
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lenny Kravitz, Prince have the most Funk Rock tones catalogued here. Each artist page breaks down their full rig and how their tone changed across records.
Can I get these tones without buying vintage gear?
Yes - that's the point of ToneMirror. Every setting on this page was dialled in on the original artist's rig, and the match engine re-voices it for whatever guitar, amp, and pedals you actually have, including modellers like the Helix, Katana, and Kemper.

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