Riff Tone

Crosstown Traffic

The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Guitarrock1960s

Original Gear

Guitar1967 Fender Stratocaster (right-handed, played left-handed, maple neck, likely sunburst or white finish)

AmpMarshall Super 100 JTM45/100 (plexi, 100-watt head) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Greenbacks

PickupsFender single-coil Stratocaster pickups (vintage 1960s spec)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb1

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzDallas Arbiter Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face

Notes

Studio recording, 1967-68. 'Crosstown Traffic' was recorded for the 'Electric Ladyland' album. Hendrix's main studio rig at this time was a Stratocaster into a Marshall Super 100 head, often with a Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face. No evidence of other guitars or amps for the riff section. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this part.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivefuzzy but controlledarticulate single-coil claritymidrange punchdynamic and responsivevintage British crunchslight compressionnot overly saturateddistinct note separationbright attack

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, percussive playing with precise muting and dynamic control to maintain clarity with fuzz. Intermediate due to rhythmic complexity and tone management.

Sources

The Ultimate Guide to Jimi Hendrix: Tone, Gear, Effects Jimi Hendrix Guitar Gear Rig and Equipment The Gear Used by Jimi Hendrix on Are You Experienced | Guitar.com How To Sound Like JIMI HENDRIX - Crosstown Traffic w ...

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