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Mike Stern Fusion Tone

How to get Mike Stern's fusion guitar tone. Gear recommendations, settings, and signal chain breakdown for every budget.

Defining Tonal Characteristics

  • Jazz Rock
  • Strat Crunch
  • Aggressive Jazz
  • Fusion
  • Mid Forward

Gear to Achieve This Tone

At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into Mike Stern’s fusion territory:

  • Squier Classic Vibe 60s StratocasterGuitar
  • Ibanez TS9 Tube ScreamerOverdrive
  • Boss Katana 50 MkIIAmp
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