2006-10-21 09:11:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
In the studio, Hendrix generally used older Strats from the 50's, many of which were modified to his personal specifications. Onstage, he went through Strats so quickly that they were generally newer models (early 60's) bought used from pawnshops and music stores (he would carry as many as 20 Strats on tour, and replenish as he went).
Fender's "Jimi Hendrix Signature" model would be a great place to start, if budget is no problem; otherwise, basically any Strat will work as long as you have the rest of the necessary gear (Octavia, Roto-Vibe, Fuzz Face, Cry-Baby Wah, etc.) and can install some hotter aftermarket pickups. Keep in mind that Jimi was left-handed and played regular right-handed Strats upside-down; if you are right-handed you'll want to look for a left-handed Strat you can turn upside-down (restrung right-side up). Also, Jimi cut the tremolo arms on his Strats short, so they wouldn't get in the way of his picking (he used the regular right-handed tremolo systems as well)
2006-10-21 09:22:47 · answer #1 · answered by World Famous Neffer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any strat, it's the pick ups and strings thta make the sound.
2006-10-21 16:35:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should go to fender.com and they'll probably give you a description of the sound, if not sorry i couldn't be of more assistance
2006-10-21 16:16:48 · answer #3 · answered by :|is) 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋