Fav. Hendrix tone, which year ?

His guitar slung across his back, his dusty boots is his cadillac.

Moderators: VelvetGeorge, BUG

User avatar
Tone Slinger
Senior Member
Posts: 6520
Joined: Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:31 am

Fav. Hendrix tone, which year ?

Post by Tone Slinger » Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:52 pm

'66-'67 I'm thinking sorta early superlead/bassman/sb type hybrid, maybe similar to the jtm 45/100 ? I like it, but it aint a favorite.

'68- To me Hendrix got a bit more 'control' so to speak, so he shifted locations back to the states. Much of 'ElectricLadyLand' reflects his true desire. Tones here sound like 6l6 equiped Fender combo's (bassman, Deluxe Reverb ?) along with straight ahead 1200 series type Marshall superleads. The live gigs from this era were a 'caravan' of sorts amp wise, as Jimi mixed alot of stuff togather (Sound City head and Fender Dual Showmans) along with his Marshalls. Still, very early brown type break up type tone (el-34).

'69- This is my fav. year for Hendrix tone and playing. His amps were 'tighter' and clearer sounding and his distorted tones were a little more 'present' and articulate. Clear indication of the 'contriversal' 6550 out put tubes of which I'm convinced he used. The Uni-vibe also first made an appearance, giving more 'sonic depth' to his live gigs.

'70- Had its moments, but due to the recording equipment at 'Electric Lady' studios not sounding as good as the recorders at the Record Plant or 'Hit City/factory' etc, The stuff recorded in this year isnt my favorite. There are exceptions, like 'Pali Gap', but as a whole the sound was very 'clinical' and 'sterile' in comparison to previous recordings. Some of the live stuff was incredible though, like the Norman Oklahoma 'Machine Gun'. When I'm sorta loaded I can more accuratly decipher what he's playing on it, cause all you can hear is room reverb, drums and screeching guitar. Wish alot of this stuff had been recorded 'properly'. Still, something wasnt 'right' with brother Hendrix in '70. His ultimate demise wasnt the only sign of this.

byzantinechanter
New Member
Posts: 32
Joined: Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:57 pm

Post by byzantinechanter » Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:51 pm

yeah, the '69 live tone was probably the 'best' as far as how much control he had over some incredible sonic textures. thinking about it, his tone sort of reflected his attitude towards playing most of the time (or vice-versa?). 67 was really more about the 'experience' spectacle than hendrix really focusing on his best possible playing. '68 was similar, but with more experimentation. '69 was probably the apex of creativity (sometimes seemingly out of frustration or boredom), and '70 was a period of some hopelessness. I mean, it just seems like he needed a month or two vacation away from the majority of people and drugs, and just chill with an acoustic guitar and get some sleep. Instead it ended up being his busiest year, its no wonder his guitar sounds like it has a cold at atlanta and isle of wight.

User avatar
Michael Patrick
Senior Member
Posts: 307
Joined: Wed Aug 02, 2006 9:13 pm
Location: Madsion, WI

Post by Michael Patrick » Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:48 pm

Monterey is what does it for me. The sounds of an amp screaming for mercy...
This space for rent

User avatar
Scumback Speakers
Supporting Advertiser
Posts: 4515
Joined: Sat Jul 15, 2006 11:27 am
Just the numbers in order: 13492
Location: Prescott, AZ
Contact:

Post by Scumback Speakers » Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:53 pm

Woodstock, BOG and Berkeley for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5BOf-8v ... re=related
Scumback Speakers - Kick Ass Vintage Tone
sales@scumbackspeakers.com
http://www.scumbackspeakers.com
310-833-6632

basile865
Senior Member
Posts: 1026
Joined: Wed Jul 25, 2007 11:11 am
Just the numbers in order: 7

Post by basile865 » Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:34 pm

+1

basile865
Senior Member
Posts: 1026
Joined: Wed Jul 25, 2007 11:11 am
Just the numbers in order: 7

Post by basile865 » Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:34 pm

+1

frenchie
Senior Member
Posts: 1504
Joined: Fri Oct 26, 2007 7:50 am
Location: france

Post by frenchie » Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:10 am

winterland ...lulu tv show ...fillmore east ...

User avatar
carlygtr56
Banned
Posts: 589
Joined: Wed Mar 29, 2006 12:34 pm
Location: LI, NY

Post by carlygtr56 » Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:34 am

LA Forum 4/25/70, BOG, Woodstock, Berkeley

Roe
Senior Member
Posts: 5054
Joined: Thu Apr 13, 2006 1:36 pm
Just the numbers in order: 7
Location: Drontheim. Norwegen
Contact:

Post by Roe » Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:41 am

I prefer band of gipsies and electric ladyland
http://www.myspace.com/20bonesband" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.myspace.com/prostitutes" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Super 100 amps: 1202-119 & 1202-84
JTM45 RS OT JTM50 JMP50 1959/2203/34/39

User avatar
mathd
Senior Member
Posts: 219
Joined: Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:57 pm

Post by mathd » Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:07 am

Monterey and woodstock is what i like.
i also like BOG and Berkeley but a little less.
Mathieu

Billy Batz
Senior Member
Posts: 8566
Joined: Fri Dec 10, 2004 8:49 pm

Post by Billy Batz » Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:24 pm

BoG & Berkeley. Everything else is cool but seems a little too raw for me. These shows seem to me to be the most refined and in control his tone ever got to.

shakti
Senior Member
Posts: 2053
Joined: Tue Apr 05, 2005 9:06 am
Just the numbers in order: 7
Location: Ramnes, Norway

Post by shakti » Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:05 pm

I have a few particular favourites:

- spring 1967, after he added a fuzzface, with the JTM45/100. The Swedish TV performance from May '67 is an excellent example.

- late '67 European tour. It sounds to me like he's using a black flag JTM100 with EL34s, at least on some recordings. The November '67 Dutch radio(?) performance of "Catfish Blues" on the Blues CD has some fantastic tone!

- Band of Gypsies. Impossible to leave out.

basile865
Senior Member
Posts: 1026
Joined: Wed Jul 25, 2007 11:11 am
Just the numbers in order: 7

Post by basile865 » Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:28 pm

I have to say, his tone on the 69 lulu show, mainly the solo to hey joe has the best fuzz tone I've ever heard.

User avatar
Tone Slinger
Senior Member
Posts: 6520
Joined: Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:31 am

Re: Fav. Hendrix tone, which year ?

Post by Tone Slinger » Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:15 am

I also really like the tone on that April '69 LA Forum show. To me, that was probably better than his '70 performance there.
Rip Ben Wise (StuntDouble) & Mark Abrahamian (Rockstah)

User avatar
Freedom
Senior Member
Posts: 550
Joined: Sun Feb 11, 2007 3:55 am
Just the numbers in order: 13492
Location: Athens, Greece
Contact:

Re:

Post by Freedom » Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:13 pm

Southbay Ampworks wrote:Woodstock, BOG and Berkeley for me.
+1
Freedom of Music <=> Music of Freedom

Post Reply