Roland Cube 15X settings
The Wind Cries Mary settings for Roland Cube 15X
The Jimi Hendrix Experience · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Jimi Hendrix Experience "The Wind Cries Mary" riff tone on a Roland Cube 15X, set Gain 3, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Power squeezer 1. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-03-24
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8
Roland Cube 15X knobs
- Gain
- 3
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Power squeezer
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for dynamic note separation.
- Incorporate subtle finger vibrato for expressiveness.
- Focus on clarity when playing chords to maintain the warm tone.
The original rig
What The Jimi Hendrix Experience used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland Cube 15X actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (mid-1960s, likely 1965-66, maple neck, right-handed, strung for left-handed playing)
- Amp
- Fender Vibrolux (blackface, mid-1960s, combo amp, 2x10" speakers)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 4.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Wind Cries Mary adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Jimi Hendrix Experience's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Roland Cube 15X settings for The Wind Cries Mary?
Set Gain 3, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Power squeezer 1.
Which pickup should I use for The Wind Cries Mary?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did The Jimi Hendrix Experience use on The Wind Cries Mary?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (mid-1960s, likely 1965-66, maple neck, right-handed, strung for left-handed playing). Amp: Fender Vibrolux (blackface, mid-1960s, combo amp, 2x10" speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
The Wind Cries Mary on other amps
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.