Riff Tone

Burning of the Midnight Lamp

The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Guitarrock1960s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (mid-60s, likely white, as used by Hendrix in 1967 studio sessions)

AmpMarshall Super 100 JTM45/100 (plexi head, 4x12 cab), possibly Fender Dual Showman (less likely for this track, but mentioned as used in 1968)

PickupsFender single-coil Stratocaster pickups

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

wahUnknown Wah pedal (model unknown, likely Vox Clyde McCoy or Arbiter Eng. Wah)

Notes

Studio recording, 1967, 'Burning of the Midnight Lamp' riff section. Hendrix almost exclusively used Stratocasters in studio for this era; Marshall Super 100 plexi is the most documented studio amp for this period. Wah pedal is clearly audible on the riff. No evidence of fuzz or other pedals for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

pronounced wah-wah sweepcrunchy British amp overdrivebright and biting attackclear single-coil articulationdynamic and expressivemid-forward with slight scoopvintage analog warmthpercussive and rhythmicnot heavily saturatedmodulated filter effect

Difficulty

The riff requires tight coordination between picking hand and wah pedal, with precise timing and muting to maintain clarity and groove, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Burning Of The Midnight Lamp Tab by Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix's Guitars, Amps, Pedals & Other Gear The Gear Used by Jimi Hendrix on Are You Experienced

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