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Jimi Hendrix – Woodstock – 1969
Artist/Tech Quote:
“This setup, used by Jimi at Woodstock, is typical of the stage setup he used during that time period. Jimi was very aware that a simple chain of effects – along with few important options – would greatly free his mind to concentrate on performing and that a lot of control could be obtained from the guitar volume. This was a matter we had discussed, in depth, from the beginning. His setup was made for the live performances, which have a different focus, both sonically and – more importantly – in musical freedom and variation from the (recorded) songs. So put another way, the live shows were deliberately different from the studio work and could vary infinitely from day to day in a total free-form way.” – Roger Mayer 10/4/2011
GuitarGeek Notes:
Jimi’s rig was compiled from Woodstock photos, live footage and eyewitness accounts. Thanks to Roger Mayer for his invaluable assistance and insight.
About the Illustrator
Adam Cooper's award winning GuitarGeek rig illustrations have appeared in GuitarPlayer, Total Guitar UK, Guitarist, Alternative Press, History of Marshall Amplifiers, Roland/Boss User Guides, Ibanez Steve Vai Jemini & Paul Gilbert Airplane Flanger Instruction Manuals, as well as the longest running monthly column in Guitar World Magazine's history: Vulgar Display of Power. Before launching GuitarGeek.Com, Adam published the highly respected music zine, Whirlpool, which was distributed worldwide via major record store chains. As a guitarist and songwriter, he formed the band Alison's Halo which released two critically acclaimed records and secured coveted slots with bands like The Verve, Ultra Vivid Scene, Curve, Jimmy Eat World, Of Montreal, Butterfly Child, The Apples In Stereo, The Boo Radleys, Stereophonics, Medicine, Lovesliescrushing, Bailter Space and many others.
Dude – Love the new site layout. This is WAY better than the old setup. Nice work!
I enjoy the new site, hope more people leave comments for people to read. Keep it going!
You should but the type of speakers Jimi used in his cabs.
Still the best guitarist in the world and look at that simple but effective setup! It’s all about a great amp and proper usage of guitar volume control!
Hey G.G.,
Shouldn’t that guitar have the six pivot screws instead of the 2 pivot screws it currently has?
take care.
And Also shouldn’t it have one string tree instead of two?
take care.