How to Dial In "Strike Up the Band" by Chic - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Strike Up the Band"
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 Chic (1977). Chic is the debut album by the American band Chic, released on 22 November 1977 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 Chic, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck+middle pickups together. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Strike Up the Band" Tone
What guitar did Chic use on "Strike Up the Band"?
The guitar on "Strike Up the Band" (released 1977) isn't documented; the Fender Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck + middle (position 2) on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Strike Up the Band" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 1, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. 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 "Strike Up the Band" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Strike Up the Band" 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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