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hey joe

jimi hendrix

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

A raw, slightly overdriven guitar tone with a bluesy character. It has a biting edge and a clear, articulate sound that cuts through the mix.

Gear

Fender Stratocasterinstrument
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Marshall JTM45amp
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Neumann U67microphone
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Fuzz Faceprocessing
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The Story

Hendrix recorded 'Hey Joe' at Olympic Studios in London with producer Chas Chandler and engineer Eddie Kramer. He used his Fender Stratocaster through a Marshall JTM45 amp with a Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face pedal to achieve the song's signature overdriven blues tone. The recording captured Hendrix's use of the Stratocaster's tremolo arm and pickup switching, which became key elements of his psychedelic sound.

Production Credits

Producer: Chas Chandler

Engineer: Eddie Kramer

Recorded at: Olympic Studios, London

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Stratocaster

Amp: Marshall JTM45

Microphone: Neumann U67

Processing: Fuzz Face

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Fender Stratocaster and a Marshall-style amp. A Fuzz Face is essential to replicate the overdriven sound.
  • Experiment with the Stratocaster's pickup selector to find the sweet spot.
  • Use a light touch on the tremolo arm to add subtle vibrato.
  • Record with a dynamic microphone placed close to the amp's speaker to capture the raw energy of the performance.

Original Gear

  • Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
  • Marshall JTM45(amp)
  • Fuzz Face(pedal)
  • Neumann U67(mic)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Fender Player Stratocaster$650-$800

Alternative to: Fender Stratocaster

Modern Stratocaster with the same pickup configuration and tremolo system essential for Hendrix's vibrato techniques and tonal palette

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Marshall Origin 50H$550-$650

Alternative to: Marshall JTM45

Modern Marshall with similar EL34 tube circuitry and vintage voicing that captures the JTM45's warm overdrive character

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Dunlop Fuzz Face Mini Germanium$150-$180

Alternative to: Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face

Authentic Fuzz Face circuit with germanium transistors like the original, providing the same singing sustain and cleanup with guitar volume

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Universal Audio Marshall JTM45 Plugin$149-$299

Alternative to: Marshall JTM45

Precisely modeled JTM45 amp plugin that captures the specific preamp and power tube saturation heard on the recording

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Analogman Sun Face$200-$250

Alternative to: Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face

Hand-built Fuzz Face clone using vintage-spec germanium transistors for the most authentic recreation of Hendrix's fuzz tone

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