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Riff Tone

Maggot Brain (Live)

Funkadelic

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG (likely 1971-1978, as used by Michael Hampton live with Funkadelic)
AmpMarshall amplifier (likely Marshall Super Lead or JMP, as used by Funkadelic live in the 1970s)

Amp Settings

gain6
bass6.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Live performance, post-1978 era with Michael Hampton on guitar; settings and effects are for the riff/lead section of 'Maggot Brain (Live)'. No direct photo or interview evidence for exact amp model/settings, but Marshall stacks are visible in live footage and consistent with period Funkadelic live shows.

Tone Character(10)
screaming, saturated lead tonewah-driven filter sweepsfluid sustain with expressive dynamicsrich, harmonically complex fuzz/overdrivepsychedelic, spacey ambiencepronounced midrange for vocal-like phrasingaggressive attack and feedbacksinging sustainthick, syrupy overdrivewah pedal sweeps throughout riff and solo

Difficulty

The riff section requires advanced wah pedal technique, expressive phrasing, and control of feedback and sustain, making it challenging for most players.

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