Song Rigs
Jimi Hendrix — Gear by Song
How Hendrix's rig changed track to track — specific amp settings, key gear, and what you need to replicate each tone.
Little Wing
Axis: Bold as Love · 1967
Gentle, warm and almost ambient — this is Hendrix at his most delicate. The Uni-Vibe adds a slow, liquid pulse that turn…
Fender Stratocaster (neck pickup, volume ~7)Univox Uni-Vibe (slow speed, deep setting)
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Are You Experienced · 1967
Explosive, buzzing germanium fuzz into a loud Marshall — the most iconic fuzz tone in rock. The bridge pickup adds bite …
Fender Stratocaster (bridge or bridge-middle, volume 10)Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face (germanium, gain 8–9)
See full rig →Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
Electric Ladyland · 1968
Maximum fuzz and maximum wah — the most rhythmically aggressive use of a wah pedal in blues-rock. The Cry Baby stays in …
Fender Stratocaster (neck pickup, volume 10)Vox V846 Wah-Wah (constantly moving)
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