When it comes to modern rock guitar players no one is more revered than Jimi Hendrix. Here’s an inside look at his playing on one of the most popular songs from his first Are You Experienced album – “Fire.” In this isolated track, you’ll hear Jimi’s guitars like you’ve never heard them before.
Here are some things to listen for.
1. Jimi was a great rhythm player and you can hear him push along the groove of the track really well here with the lower mellow guitar part.
2. There are a lot more guitars on this track than what seems apparent on the record. In fact, there’s usually at least 2 and sometimes as many as 4. When there’s 2 playing, Jimi keeps them separated by having one playing in a higher register while the other is in a lower register.
3. Listen to the double on the guitar solo at 1:23, but also check out the rhythm guitar underneath.
4. The reverb on the guitar sounds very much like a spring reverb.
5. Play it all the way to the end to hear the ending that’s not on the record.
