Riff Tone

Valleys of Neptune

Jimi Hendrix

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely late 1960s, Olympic White, maple neck, right-handed strung lefty as per Hendrix's typical studio use in 1969-1970)

AmpMarshall Super Lead 100 (Model 1959, Plexi, 100-watt head, typical Hendrix studio amp in 1969-1970)

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

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6.5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1969-1970 sessions (Electric Lady Studios), not live. Billy Cox on bass per session notes. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this track. No evidence of live-specific gear for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

crisp and glassytouch-sensitive edge-of-breakupdynamic and percussiveclear note separationslightly compressedwarm low endpresent midsclassic Marshall cruncharticulate single-coil claritysubtle studio ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, use of hammer-ons/pull-offs, and dynamic touch for expressive phrasing. Articulation and muting are essential for clarity.

Sources

Was Jimi Hendrix Out of Control During His Final Days in the Studio ...Jimi Hendrix's Guitars, Amps, Pedals & Other Gear | Equipboard

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