How to Dial In "Undisco Kidd" by Funkadelic - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Undisco Kidd"
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 Tales of Kidd Funkadelic (1976). Tales of Kidd Funkadelic is the eighth studio album by the band Funkadelic, released on 21 September 1976 by Westbound Records. 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 nearest rig we use for Funkadelic's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Undisco Kidd" Tone
What guitar did Funkadelic use on "Undisco Kidd"?
The guitar on "Undisco Kidd" (released 1976) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Undisco Kidd" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Undisco Kidd" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Undisco Kidd" 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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