Tone Profile

A clean, slightly overdriven Stratocaster tone with a warm, chorused rotary speaker effect, creating a dreamy and ethereal soundscape.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amplifier, capturing the direct sound while minimizing room ambience.
• The Uni-Vibe effect was used to emulate a rotary speaker, adding a swirling, phase-shifted texture to the guitar signal.
• Hendrix often used heavy strings and a slightly detuned guitar, contributing to the thick, syrupy texture of his lead tone.
• Engineer Eddie Kramer may have used subtle console EQ and compression to enhance the clarity and sustain of the guitar.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a clean amp setting and gradually increase the gain until you achieve a subtle overdrive.
• Use a Uni-Vibe pedal or chorus effect to add the signature rotary speaker modulation.
• Experiment with different Stratocaster pickup combinations to find the sweet spot.
• Consider using a compressor to even out the dynamics and increase sustain.
• Slightly detune your guitar to emulate Hendrix's signature playing style.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• Marshall 1959 Super Lead(amp)
• Neumann U67(mic)
• Uni-Vibe(pedal)