By the Way Percussive Snap — Dry Strat Funk
Current tone research points to John Frusciante’s 1962 Stratocaster and his By the Way-era high-headroom amplifier setup, with a lightly driven, bright sound rather than obvious distortion. The exact studio amp combination and control positions remain uncertain, so the settings below approximate the documented Strat-and-vintage-amp character. Source: Gearnews’ “Can’t Stop” tone investigation (2026) and ToneMirror’s song-specific reconstruction.
Signal Chain
Notes
Most of the sound is aggressive muting: strike all six strings while allowing only the intended note to ring. Keep compression light enough that the ghost notes remain dynamic.
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