Cory Wong
Vulfpeck / The Fearless Flyers
Master of funk rhythm guitar and clean, percussive tones with Vulfpeck and The Fearless Flyers. Known for precise ghost notes, envelope filter quack, and signature Stratocaster sound through big clean amps. Channels Nile Rodgers' rhythmic precision with modern production sensibilities, championing the art of tight, pocket-perfect rhythm playing over flashy solos.
SIGNATURE TONE
Big fat clean sound from Roland Jazz Chorus amps, heavy compression for percussive attack, envelope filter for funk quack, neck/middle pickup position for Strat 'quack', precise rhythmic ghost notes, clean boost for leads, Dumble-style tube feel.
SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA
Explore how the rig evolved over time
Early Vulfpeck Era (2013-2015)
Breaking through with minimal-funk style, establishing the clean Strat tone that would become his trademark.
Vulfpeck Era (2015-2020)
The signature Vulfpeck sound with Roland Jazz Chorus amps and pedalboard-driven funk tones.
The Fearless Flyers Era (2020-Present)
Modern setup with Neural DSP Quad Cortex modeling and signature Fender Stratocaster.