Solo Tone

Hey Joe

The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Guitarrock1960s

Original Gear

Guitar1965 Fender Stratocaster

AmpMarshall JTM45 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock 1960s Strat)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6

reverb2

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzArbiter Arbiter Fuzz Face

Notes

Studio recording, 1966 (Are You Experienced sessions). No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo. Fuzz Face likely used for solo. No evidence of other pedals or effects for this section.

Tone Character(9)

singing sustainwarm and smoothslightly gritty edgetouch-sensitivevintage fuzz saturationdynamic response to pickingclear note separationclassic British amp breakupsmooth lead lines

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique, with expressive bends, dynamic control of fuzz, and nuanced phrasing, but does not involve extreme speed or advanced technical tricks.

Sources

Tone Settings for Hey Joe by Jimi Hendrix (guitar and amp)Amp settings for lead guitar hey joe pleSe : r/jimihendrix Jimi Hendrix's Early Amp Settings Revealed! From Hey Joe to Foxey ...

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