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Uptown Funk

"Uptown Funk" is a funk and soul track by British-American producer Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars, released in November 2014 as the lead single from Ronson's fourth studio album, Uptown Special. The song grew out of a freestyle jam session built on a groove Mars and his band had been developing on tour. For electric guitarists, it offers a rich study in tight funk rhythm playing, crisp single-note riffs, and the kind of locked, percussive chord work central to classic funk guitar technique.

  • The track originated from a spontaneous freestyle studio session, giving it a live, improvisational energy that translates well to guitar practice.
  • Songwriting credits were later amended following copyright controversies and multiple lawsuits after the song's release.
  • The song was co-written by Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars, Jeff Bhasker, and Philip Lawrence, and produced by the first three.
Fender Stratocaster
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Fender Stratocaster

Mark Ronson's primary choice for bright, snappy funk rhythms, the Strat's single-coil tone cuts through dense arrangements with warm cluckiness. Neck or middle pickup positions deliver the glassy clean tone essential to tracks like 'Uptown Funk'.

Fender Telecaster
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Fender Telecaster

Ronson uses Telecasters alongside Strats for their articulate single-coil snap and punchy attack in funk arrangements. The Tele's bright character complements his minimalist, rhythmically precise guitar approach.

Fender Twin Reverb
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Fender Twin Reverb

This amp provides the headroom and sparkle that define Ronson's clean funk sound, set around 4-5 volume with treble slightly rolled back. The Twin Reverb's natural breakup resistance keeps dynamics responsive to his strumming hand control.

Fender Deluxe Reverb
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Fender Deluxe Reverb

Ronson uses the Deluxe Reverb for its warm, articulate clean tones on funk tracks, offering similar headroom to the Twin Reverb at lower wattage. Its touch of natural reverb adds space without muddying rhythmic precision.

Vox AC30
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Vox AC30

For warmer, crunchier funk sections, Ronson occasionally employs the AC30's slightly driven character as an alternative to completely clean Fender tones. The AC30 adds harmonic richness while maintaining the articulation needed for funk guitar work.

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