Extreme - Get the Funk Out - Guitar Tab

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Extreme - Get the Funk Out - Guitar Tab

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Extreme Hard Rock E minor
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Get the Funk Out


"Get the Funk Out" is a track by American rock band Extreme, released as the second single from their second studio album, Extreme II: Pornograffitti (1990). The song blends hard rock with funk-driven rhythms, showcasing the band's versatility and Nuno Bettencourt's technically demanding guitar work. For electric guitarists, it offers an excellent study in funk-influenced riffing, tight rhythmic precision, and the explosive lead playing that defined Extreme's signature sound.

  • Canadian rock musician Pat Travers provided backing vocals on the track, adding an extra layer of rock credibility to the recording.
  • The song was released as the second single from Extreme II: Pornograffitti, an album widely praised for its guitar-forward production.
  • Guitarist Nuno Bettencourt's playing on this track combines funk rhythm techniques with hard rock intensity, making it a rewarding study for electric guitarists.
Soldano SLO-100
Amp

Soldano SLO-100

Nuno's signature amp on Pornograffitti, the SLO-100 delivers warm, compressed high-gain saturation that responds dynamically to his pick attack and volume knob control. Its singing sustain and tight low-end define Extreme's heavy yet articulate rhythm and lead tones.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Nuno uses this wah for funk-inflected lead lines that add expressive character to Extreme's genre-blending sound without overpowering his core tube amp tone. The Cry Baby's responsive sweep complements his dynamic playing style and wide vibrato.

Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
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Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Nuno deploys the DD-3 for ambient, spacious lead passages that contrast with Extreme's heavy rhythm sections, adding texture without digital artifacts that would clash with his warm Soldano tone. It's a subtle effect that enhances his compositional range.