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How to get The Jimi Hendrix Experience's guitar tone

The Jimi Hendrix Experience across 4 famous tones — mostly through Marshall Super Lead 100, Fender Dual Showman, Cranked Marshall stack, Marshall Super Lead, 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 6 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 6.5 · presence 6 (out of 10)
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The Jimi Hendrix Experience's go-to amps

Marshall Super Lead 100 ×1Fender Dual Showman ×1Cranked Marshall stack ×1Marshall Super Lead ×1

4 famous The Jimi Hendrix Experience tones

Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
gain 7 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Purple Haze
gain 6 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 7
Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
gain 6 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 6
All Along the Watchtower
gain 5.5 · bass 6.5 · mid 7 · treble 6.5

Rock amp settings

The Jimi Hendrix Experience 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 The Jimi Hendrix Experience's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does The Jimi Hendrix Experience use?

Averaged across 4 of their tones: gain 6, bass 6, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 6 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like The Jimi Hendrix Experience?

They favour Marshall Super Lead 100, Fender Dual Showman, Cranked Marshall stack, Marshall Super Lead 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 The Jimi Hendrix Experience's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall Super Lead 100, Fender Dual Showman, Cranked Marshall stack, Marshall Super Lead and single-coils) and a starting EQ of gain 6, bass 6, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 6 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 4 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get The Jimi Hendrix Experience'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 · all 1,200+ tones.