lead guitar from “all along the watchtower” by the jimi hendrix experience | ToneDB
all along the watchtower
the jimi hendrix experience
lead guitar
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Tone Profile
A searing, overdriven guitar tone with a hint of psychedelic swirl, characterized by its bright attack and sustained, vocal-like quality. It’s both aggressive and melodic, cutting through the mix with a raw energy.
Production Credits
Producer: Eddie Kramer
Engineer: Eddie Kramer
Recorded at: Olympic Studios, London
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Stratocaster
Amp: Marshall JTM45
Microphone: Neumann U67
Processing: Fuzz Face, Octavia
Recording Notes
- The guitar was heavily processed using a Fuzz Face for distortion and an Octavia for added harmonic complexity and octave-up effects, especially during the solo.
- Multiple amp takes were likely recorded, and the final tone could be a combination of different amp settings and mic placements.
- The Neumann U67 was used on some of the album tracks and may have been used to record the lead guitar.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Fender Stratocaster-style guitar into a Fuzz Face pedal.
- Use an Octavia pedal sparingly for octave-up effects, particularly on single-note lines and solos.
- Dial in a slightly overdriven sound on a Marshall-style amp, focusing on a bright and present tone.
- Experiment with different microphone placements to capture the amp's character, focusing on the speaker cone for brighter tones.
Recommended Gear
- Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
- Marshall JTM45(amp)
- Fuzz Face(pedal)
- Octavia(pedal)
- Neumann U67(mic)
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