Riff Tone

Voodoo Child (Slight Return) [Live]

Jimi Hendrix

Guitarrock1960s

Original Gear

Guitar1968 Fender Stratocaster

AmpMarshall Super Lead 100 (model 1959, late 60s Plexi)

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (late 60s spec)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass7.5

mid6

treble5.5

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

wahVox Vox Clyde McCoy Wah

fuzzDallas Arbiter Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face

Notes

Live performance, late 1960s/early 1970s, typical for Hendrix's live rig. Settings and effects based on live era, not studio. Guitar tuned down half-step (Eb standard).

Tone Character(10)

thick, saturated fuzzvocal-like wah sweepsdynamic and touch-sensitiveaggressive midrangesinging sustainpercussive attackraw and uncompressedrich harmonic overtonesclassic British crunchbiting, expressive phrasing

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, expressive wah pedal use, and dynamic control of fuzz and volume, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Complete Guide to Jimi Hendrix 'Voodoo Child (Slight Return)'Amp Settings for Voodoo Child (Slight Return) by Jimi Hendrix Hendrix' Voodoo Chile Slight Return | The Gear Page Voodoo child(slight return) tone question : r/jimihendrix - Reddit

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