How to Dial In "Rebels Are We" by Chic - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Rebels Are We"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Real People (1980). Real People is the fourth studio album by American R&B band Chic, released in 1980 by Atlantic Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Chic's other songs from Real People, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Rebels Are We" Tone
What guitar did Chic use on "Rebels Are We"?
The guitar on "Rebels Are We" (released 1980) isn't documented; the Fender Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Rebels Are We" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 5, Volume 5. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Rebels Are We" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Rebels Are We" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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