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How to get Jimi Hendrix's guitar tone

Jimi Hendrix across 6 famous tones — mostly through Marshall Super Lead, Marshall / Fender, Fender / Marshall, Marshall, with single-coils. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 5.5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6 · presence 5 (out of 10)
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Jimi Hendrix's go-to amps

Marshall Super Lead ×2Marshall / Fender ×2Fender / Marshall ×1Marshall ×1

6 famous Jimi Hendrix tones

Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Purple Haze
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Machine Gun
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
All Along the Watchtower
gain 5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Red House
gain 5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Little Wing
gain 4 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 5

Rock amp settings

Jimi Hendrix is a rock staple. See the best amp settings for rock — averaged EQ, go-to amps and a full how-to.

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How to get Jimi Hendrix's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Jimi Hendrix use?

Averaged across 6 of their tones: gain 5.5, bass 5, mid 6, treble 6, presence 5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Jimi Hendrix?

They favour Marshall Super Lead, Marshall / Fender, Fender / Marshall, Marshall with single-coils. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get Jimi Hendrix's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall Super Lead, Marshall / Fender, Fender / Marshall, Marshall and single-coils) and a starting EQ of gain 5.5, bass 5, mid 6, treble 6, presence 5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 6 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Jimi Hendrix's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · tuning chart · all 1,200+ tones.