Jimi Hendrix “The music I might hear, I can’t get on the guitar. It’s a thing of laying around daydreaming... If you pick up your guitar and just try to play, it spoils the whole thing”: Jimi Hendrix on translating his ideas to the guitar, and the joys of club gigs In 1970, at the peak of his stardom, Hendrix sat down with GP for a chat about songwriting, informal jams, and some of his favorite guitar players "Advice? Sometimes you are going to be so frustrated you want to give up – you’ll hate the guitar. But if you stick with it, you’ll be rewarded.” Jimi Hendrix talks technique, songwriting, making records and more in this 1968 Guitar Player interview Electric Ladyland was released 25 October 1968. Guitar Player interviewed Jimi Hendrix shortly before the album's release... The History of the Fender Duo-Sonic A favorite of Jimi Hendrix, this petite powerhouse gives a taste of authentic pre-CBS Fender without the five-figure price tag Latest Jimi Hendrix Watch Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Jaw-Dropping Live Performance of Jimi Hendrix’s “Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)” By Rod Brakes published 23 July 21 VIDEO The Strat-wielding Texas bluesman pays homage to his guitar hero in this epic eleven-minute jam. VIDEO Watch Tommy Emmanuel Shred Jimi Hendrix and a Stevie Ray Vaughan-Style Blues on an Acoustic Guitar By Christopher Scapelliti last updated 14 July 21 “If you like guitar playing, it simply doesn't get any better than Tommy,” Jason Isbell once said of Tommy Emmanuel. This clip shows exactly what he means. Here’s Why Jimi Hendrix Ditched His Strat for a Tele on Two Iconic Tracks By Rod Brakes published 6 July 21 “Secret studio weapon” Roger Mayer recounts the curious tale as it happened on the night. The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Van Halen Gear Surfaces in Historical New York Auction By Guitar Player Staff last updated 30 June 21 See this stunning collection unearthed from the vaults of rock history. Hear Jimi Hendrix’s Final Performance By Christopher Scapelliti published 18 June 21 On September 16, 1970, just two days before his death, Hendrix joined War onstage at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London. 80 Ways to Play a C Chord – Jimi Hendrix Style By Jesse Gress published 1 June 21 Demystify some of Hendrix's magical embellishments. 40 Ways to Play an Am Chord – Jimi Hendrix Style By Jesse Gress published 12 May 21 If you want to be a fluent player, as Hendrix certainly was, you have to become conversant with major and minor chord moves. Jimi Hendrix's 1962 Fender Jazzmaster and 'Woodstock' Marshall Super Lead Are Up for Sale on Reverb.com By Jackson Maxwell published 26 April 21 The Jazzmaster was used by Hendrix during his time with the Isley Brothers, while the Marshall was also used during his 1970 Isle of Wight performance. Why the Gibson Custom Shop's Jimi Hendrix Models Are the Definition of Cool By Dave Hunter published 1 April 21 These Gibson Custom Shop creations are extremely hip, evocative, and lovable. How Beck, Hendrix, Townshend, Page, and More Set the Template for Hard Rock Guitar in the 1960s By Guitar Player Staff published 22 February 21 The progenitors of hard rock gave sound and shape to a divergent and ultimately diverse strain of rock and roll. 123456789Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1Dickey Betts on dueling with Duane Allman, and composing Allman Brothers' biggest hit2All-star tribute to David Lindley, one of the greatest sidemen of all time, announced3“We all knew it was really good… The guitar playing is just amazing”: How Dickey Betts made “Ramblin’ Man”, triumphed over tragedy and led the Allman Brothers to their greatest success4Ritchie Blackmore on Steve Howe, Jimi Hendrix, classical influences and more5The Allman Brothers Band’s Dickey Betts has died at 80
Watch Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Jaw-Dropping Live Performance of Jimi Hendrix’s “Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)” By Rod Brakes published 23 July 21 VIDEO The Strat-wielding Texas bluesman pays homage to his guitar hero in this epic eleven-minute jam.
Watch Tommy Emmanuel Shred Jimi Hendrix and a Stevie Ray Vaughan-Style Blues on an Acoustic Guitar By Christopher Scapelliti last updated 14 July 21 “If you like guitar playing, it simply doesn't get any better than Tommy,” Jason Isbell once said of Tommy Emmanuel. This clip shows exactly what he means.
Here’s Why Jimi Hendrix Ditched His Strat for a Tele on Two Iconic Tracks By Rod Brakes published 6 July 21 “Secret studio weapon” Roger Mayer recounts the curious tale as it happened on the night.
The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Van Halen Gear Surfaces in Historical New York Auction By Guitar Player Staff last updated 30 June 21 See this stunning collection unearthed from the vaults of rock history.
Hear Jimi Hendrix’s Final Performance By Christopher Scapelliti published 18 June 21 On September 16, 1970, just two days before his death, Hendrix joined War onstage at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London.
80 Ways to Play a C Chord – Jimi Hendrix Style By Jesse Gress published 1 June 21 Demystify some of Hendrix's magical embellishments.
40 Ways to Play an Am Chord – Jimi Hendrix Style By Jesse Gress published 12 May 21 If you want to be a fluent player, as Hendrix certainly was, you have to become conversant with major and minor chord moves.
Jimi Hendrix's 1962 Fender Jazzmaster and 'Woodstock' Marshall Super Lead Are Up for Sale on Reverb.com By Jackson Maxwell published 26 April 21 The Jazzmaster was used by Hendrix during his time with the Isley Brothers, while the Marshall was also used during his 1970 Isle of Wight performance.
Why the Gibson Custom Shop's Jimi Hendrix Models Are the Definition of Cool By Dave Hunter published 1 April 21 These Gibson Custom Shop creations are extremely hip, evocative, and lovable.
How Beck, Hendrix, Townshend, Page, and More Set the Template for Hard Rock Guitar in the 1960s By Guitar Player Staff published 22 February 21 The progenitors of hard rock gave sound and shape to a divergent and ultimately diverse strain of rock and roll.