Jimi Hendrix
The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Jimi Hendrix revolutionized electric guitar playing through his innovative use of effects, feedback, and aggressive playing style. His iconic tone combines wah-wah, fuzz distortion, and thick overdrive cranked through Marshall stacks.
SIGNATURE TONE
Aggressive Fuzz Face distortion, wah-wah pedal used as a filter and expression tool, thick overdrive from cranked Marshalls, innovative feedback control, Octavia octave-up effects, Uni-Vibe swirling modulation.
SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA
Explore how the rig evolved over time
Early Experience (1966-1968)
The groundbreaking era of Are You Experienced and Axis: Bold as Love, featuring wah-wah, fuzz, and Octavia effects.
Woodstock Era (1969)
Expanded signal chain with Uni-Vibe for swirling modulation and the addition of Roger Mayer effects.
Band of Gypsys Era (1970)
Funk-oriented period with wah and octave before fuzz for different tonal textures.