Tone Profile

A searing, psychedelic blues-rock tone with a wah-drenched attack and sustained feedback. This sound is both aggressive and articulate, with a clear, biting edge.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Jimi Hendrix was known for experimenting with feedback and pushing his amps to their limits.
• The Neumann U67 microphone was likely placed close to the Marshall amp to capture the raw energy of the performance.
• The guitar signal likely benefited from console EQ and compression during mixing.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Stratocaster-style guitar and a high-gain Marshall-style amp.
• Use a Vox Wah pedal and experiment with its sweep to find the sweet spots that create vocal-like textures.
• Crank the amp volume to achieve natural tube saturation and feedback.
• Experiment with different microphone placements to capture the desired amp tone.
• Use a compressor plugin to even out the dynamics and add sustain.
• Consider using a slight EQ boost in the upper mids to enhance clarity and cut through the mix.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• Marshall Super Lead 100(amp)
• Vox V846 Wah(pedal)
• Neumann U67(mic)
• Neve 1073(preamp)