While I have not had a chance to directly compare these two options, expect minor differences in tone overall. It’s a more expensive option but Hendrix fans have rated it as a good option to replicate Hendrix’s tone.Īs you can see from below it is more expensive so it really depends on whether you want a signature pedal or a standard pedal. Check out the price and reviews of the VOX V847A here.Īnother alternative is the Jimi Hendrix signature wah developed by Dunlop shown above left. It’s a simple wah at a good price so if you’re simply looking for a basic and affordable option, the VOX is a safe choice. Hendrix used VOX wahs and the Vox V847A is a popular option as shown above to the right. If you have never played a wah pedal before, you’re going to love it! Have a listen to Voodoo Child (Slight Return) to hear a classic wah inspired song. The iconic wah (also called wah-wah) is the first and most important piece of gear to produce a Hendrix-like tone. Keep this in mind as straight cables you use will retain more of the higher frequencies. Old coiled cables remove a lot of the higher frequencies which reduces the brightness you hear. The coiled cable has a big impact on the tone Hendrix produced. The guitar is connected to the VOX wah, which leads into the Fuzz Face, followed by the Uni-Vibe then into the amp. The order of the gear labelled also tells you how it’s all chained together. I will explain why it’s pointless trying to buy the exact gear and give you a few alternatives for all gear later. Looking for exact models? At this point don’t worry about exact models for the amp or pedals. F: Marshall 100w Superlead Plexi heads with 4×12 stacks.This is quite a basic setup so let’s look through the labelled gear: Of course you don’t need the exact gear listed here – I’ll provide plenty of alternatives later on. 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. Let’s start by looking at the rig Jimi Hendrix used in his famous performance at Woodstock in 1969. If your goal is to jam along with Hendrix songs or you want to produce a tone similar to his, keep on reading. Remember that the gear you use is only one aspect of tone – the other important aspect is how you use your gear and what you play on guitar. Unless you’re a vintage gear die-hard, you will enjoy using modern gear to produce a vintage Jimi Hendrix tone. You will also get all the extra benefits of modern gear (eg: smaller pedal size, more power options, true bypass). The modern gear I recommend throughout this guide will still be able to achieve a good Hendrix sound.
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Important DisclaimerĬopying Jimi Hendrix’s exact tone isn’t possible – even if you used the exact gear he used (which also changed over time). The goal of this guide isn’t to copy Hendrix’s tone exactly, the goal is to teach you how to think like Hendrix and produce a Hendrix-like tone that you will enjoy. If you want to get a tone similar to Hendrix’s or you want to play his songs, this guide is for you.
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