How to Dial In "Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts" by Funkadelic - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts"
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 Standing on the Verge of Getting It On (1974). Standing on the Verge of Getting It On is the sixth studio album by Funkadelic, released on Westbound Records, released in July 1974. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Funkadelic's other songs from Standing on the Verge of Getting It On, stands in. Set the amp clean, with the gain barely up and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts" Tone
What guitar did Funkadelic use on "Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts"?
The guitar on "Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts" (released 1974) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. 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 "Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts" 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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