Riff Tone

Voodoo Child (Slight Return)

The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Guitarrock1960s

Original Gear

Guitar1968 Fender Stratocaster (right-handed, strung left-handed, maple neck, stock single coils)

AmpMarshall Super Lead 100 (model 1959, late 1960s, 100-watt head) into Marshall 4x12 cabinets

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (late 60s, stock Stratocaster)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass7

mid7.5

treble7

reverb0

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzDallas-Arbiter Dallas-Arbiter Fuzz Face

wahVox Vox Clyde McCoy Wah (or similar vintage wah)

Notes

Studio recording, Electric Ladyland sessions (1968). Gear confirmed for studio use on this track. No evidence of Uni-Vibe or other modulation effects in the riff section. Fuzz Face and wah are both used, with wah prominent in the intro/riff. Pickup selector likely bridge or bridge+middle. No amp reverb or delay used.

Tone Character(10)

thick, saturated fuzzexpressive wah sweepaggressive, biting attackdynamic, touch-sensitive responsevocal-like filter movementsearing upper midspercussive, articulate riffingrich harmonic contentclassic British crunchsinging sustain

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced rhythmic feel, precise wah pedal timing, and dynamic muting, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Complete Guide to Jimi Hendrix 'Voodoo Child (Slight Return)'Best Germanium Fuzz Face style pedal for Hendrix's Voodoo Child ...Jimi Hendrix – Electric Ladyland - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard 10-1 - The 50 greatest guitar effects moments of all time - Page 5 | Guitar World The 25 greatest classic rock guitar tones of all time | Guitar World

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