Solo Tone

Voodoo Child (Slight Return)

The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Guitarrock1960s

Original Gear

Guitar1968 Fender Stratocaster (right-handed, strung lefty, maple neck)

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

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (late 60s spec)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass7

mid7.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

wahVox Vox V846 Wah

fuzzDallas Arbiter Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face

Notes

Studio recording, 1968. Guitar is a late-60s Stratocaster, played upside down. Amp is a Marshall Super Lead 100, no evidence of amp-based effects. Effects chain includes Vox wah and Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face. No chorus, delay, or reverb pedals used. No amp reverb. All effects are pedal-based. Pickup selector likely in neck or neck+middle position for solo. No evidence of Uni-Vibe or other modulation in this solo section.

Tone Character(10)

thick, saturated fuzzdynamic wah sweepssinging sustainvocal-like phrasingmidrange emphasisaggressive attacktouch-sensitive responseclassic British crunchrich harmonic overtonesno time-based or modulation effects beyond wah

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced wah pedal technique, fast and precise pentatonic/blues runs, expressive bends, and dynamic control of fuzz and volume for phrasing. Mastery of both hands and foot coordination is essential.

Sources

Complete Guide to Jimi Hendrix 'Voodoo Child (Slight Return)'Jimi Hendrix's Guitars, Amps, Pedals & Other Gear | Equipboard Voodoo child(slight return) tone question : r/jimihendrix

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