Solo Tone

Little Wing

The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Guitarrock1960s

Original Gear

Guitar1963/1965 Fender Stratocaster

AmpFender Vibroverb (Blackface, 2x10" combo) with Leslie Model 145 rotary speaker

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock 1960s Stratocaster)

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6.5

mid7

treble5.5

reverb4.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

modulationLeslie Leslie Model 145 Rotary Speaker

Notes

Studio recording, 1967, Axis: Bold As Love sessions. The solo section is widely reported to use the Stratocaster into a Fender Vibroverb, with the Leslie 145 rotary speaker for the swirling effect. No evidence of Marshall amps for this solo section. No fuzz or wah used in this solo, only rotary/Leslie and amp reverb.

Tone Character(10)

swirling, modulated lead tonewarm and smooth sustainslightly compressedtouch-sensitive and dynamicrounded highs, not piercingclear note separationmild amp breakupexpressive, vocal-like phrasingrotary speaker shimmersubtle reverb ambience

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced control of phrasing, dynamics, and expressive techniques such as bends, slides, and vibrato, as well as sensitivity to touch and timing to capture the vocal-like quality of Hendrix's playing.

Sources

Jimi Hendrix's Guitars, Amps, Pedals & Other Gear | Equipboard Jimi Hendrix - Little Wing - Guitar solo with amp settings and backing ...

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