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Nov 26, 2022 · The secrets of Jimi Hendrix's guitar setup: Roger Mayer reveals what made the guitar hero's Strat tone sing. By Peter Hodgson. published 26 November 2022. Jimi's right-hand man dishes on what made Hendrix's custom string gauges so important, and why guitar pickups "really don't make much difference" to the sound.
- Peter Hodgson
Feb 20, 2020 · Features. Jimi Hendrix's guitar gear: how to capture the tone of the greatest guitarist who ever lived. By Jonathan Horsley. published 20 February 2020. Hendrix's tone has transcended generations and influenced legions of guitar players - find out how to achieve it in this comprehensive gear guide.
- Jonathan Horsley
- How to Sound Like Jimi Hendrix
- Basic Jimi Hendrix Woodstock Rig Setup
- Wah Pedal Options
- Fuzz Distortion
- Uni-Vibe
- Octavia
- Guitars
- Amps
- Jimi Hendrix Guitar Strings
- Jimi Hendrix Guitar Tuning
This guide will walk you through every important aspect of Jimi Hendrix’s tone. You will learn: 1. The essential effect pedals he used in his rig 2. How to chain the pedals together for different tones 3. How to experiment with your effects like Hendrix did 4. What gear to look for If you want to get a tone similar to Hendrix’s or you want to play ...
Let’s start by looking at the rig Jimi Hendrix used in his famous performance at Woodstock in 1969. The reason we’re starting here is because it’s a very simple rig that gives you a good idea on the essential components to Jimi’s tone. Of course you don’t need the exact gear listed here – I’ll provide plenty of alternatives later on. This is quite ...
The iconic wah (also called wah-wah) is the first and most important piece of gear to produce a Hendrix-like tone. Have a listen to Voodoo Child (Slight Return) to hear a classic wah inspired song. If you have never played a wah pedal before, you’re going to love it! Hendrix used VOX wahs and the Vox V847A is a popular option as shown above to the ...
A key component to achieving a Hendrix tone is fuzz distortion. Hendrix used a Fuzzface pedal to add more dirt and drive to his amp. Fuzz distortion is very different to typical distortion or overdrive pedals. If you don’t have a fuzz pedal you’ll find it very hard to achieve a decent Jimi Hendrix tone. The Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face pedal Hendrix us...
The Uni-Vibe was created to simulate the sound of a Leslie speaker. Think of it as a chorus/vibrato/phaser pedal. This is again a key component to achieving a great Hendrix tone because it is such a distinctive and unique effect. You can use it to create lush, swirling, hypnotic tones, or more subtly to add some unique texture to your tone. It’s a ...
There’s one more essential effect Hendrix used that we haven’t looked at yet because it wasn’t included in his Woodstock performance. Check out the rig in the photo below and you’ll notice one new addition to the above effects. In addition to the VOX wah (A), the Fuzz Face (C) and the Uni-Vibe (D), this rig includes an Octavia (B). The Octavia (als...
People normally imagine Jimi Hendrix holding a strat with a maple fretboard. The Fender Stratocaster and Jimi Hendrix just seem to be the obvious match. But if you look throughout Jimi’s career you will see that he used a wide variety of guitars. He’s played Flying Vs, Les Pauls, SGs, Jaguars, and a range of acoustics. That’s why I’m avoiding the s...
Hendrix experimented with a wide range of amps so don’t limit yourself to only considering Marshalls. It should be clear by now that a crucial part of what made Hendrix unique is that he experimented a lot with his gear (and other things). He is usually associated with Marshall amps because that’s what he used towards the end of his life. But in th...
I know I will get emails from people if I don’t include this so I’ll quickly mention strings. Jimi Hendrix used Fender Rock ‘N’ Roll light gauge (.010, .013, .015, .026, .032 and .038.) strings (according to Roger Mayer). So if you want that exact setup you will need to buy the strings individually because I couldn’t find a set with that exact comb...
If you learn a Hendrix song and try to play along with it, you may find that a lot of songs don’t sound quite right. This is because Hendrix usually tunes his guitar down to Eb Tuning (called ‘E Flat’ Tuning). In Eb Tuning, each string is tuned down a half-step (one fret distance on guitar), so you end up with: Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb. If you want to sou...
One of the biggest secrets to Jimi's tone is NOT a pedal, nor an amp....Watch! 👉Buy strings here: http://www.juststrings.com🎸Guitars in this video: Senn Fu...
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Sep 12, 2024 · Discover the magic of Jimi Hendrix's guitar—his legendary sound, style, and lasting impact on music in our insightful blog post.
Sep 24, 2020 · Jimi Hendrix tone. The Tone of Jimi Hendrix is made up of his highly melodic style and arrangements with ligatures, vibratos, and bendings, among other techniques, along with his setup of a Fender Stratocaster plugged into a saturated Marshall Plexi.
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Jimi Hendrix’s guitar tone is instantly recognizable. Hendrix’s musical sound and lasting fame is inseparable from the iconic, warm, and crisp tone he coaxed from his guitars. Over his unbelievably prolific and sadly short-lived career he ran through guitars fast, but he found his heavenly match with the Fender Stratocaster.
