Sam Simmonds Reveals INSANE Jimi Hendrix Rig!

[@liamvr8511]

People hate on him too much for taking inspiration from Jimi Hendrix. He seems like a great guy

[@danbelladonna792]

I think the guy looks great but if you take inspiration from hendrix get the playing up to scratch brother

[@CloverTheBunnyABDL]

Taking inspiration is one thing, copying is another.

[@iaminsfiredbytrustfration8502]

@@CloverTheBunnyABDLwell he’s not black is he

[@maximusindicusoblivious180]

@@CloverTheBunnyABDL If you're inspired you may want to learn. And if you want to learn you may need a blueprint. And if you have a blueprint you may want to follow or copy it, until you can build your own. From this video, this guy seems to mix a lot of the old with the new. Good for him.

[@CloverTheBunnyABDL]

@maximusindicusoblivious180 My style is built my on living the Blues. I don't copy anyone. My style is different, that I have to use my ear when I play and no rely on someone else style.

[@BuddyBlues]

Love Sam. He’s an insane player and such a sweet dude

[@PedalPawn]

100% 🎸🚀

[@Raj-b2q1x]

i met Sam in store. He was such a lovely bloke, he asked my name and shook my hand. I only wanted to say hello and thank you for teaching us how to play! Humble gent!

[@darrellminx5459]

The world needs more big rigs

[@Robnrollmusic]

Sam really is thé nicest guy. Went to visit sixty sixty a couple of times over the years and he always let's me play Sunny. Played his Marshall stack this summer and his Uni-Vibe. such a cool guy. Always have a blast nerding out about Hendrix stuff with him ✌🏻

[@Aaron_French]

Met him over the years at Sixty. Couldn't speak more highly, lovely dude.

[@SuperJiggawhat]

I love that he started his reg-rundown with the guitar. A true player.

[@LfunkeyA]

everyone starts with the guitar(s)

[@SlavJerry]

he's really a great player and such a nice guy, it's a shame that people on shorts hate this man for some reason. just because he's tribute musician or jimi hendrix imitator doesn't mean he sucks or something. like he only plays jimi hendrix things and what's your problem?

[@datass666]

It's beyond being a "tribute" to Jimi... this guy is full-on trying be the second coming of Hendrix...he dresses like a Prince/Steven Tyler love child and plays a flipped lefty strat...

[@sidmicheals9739]

​@@datass666but he plays well, who cares 😂

[@maximusindicusoblivious180]

I think that it's beyond what this guy is doing. It appears that people in the U.K. still appreciate art and see it as beauty. Many in the U.K. embraced Jimi at the time and saw him as beautiful. Not so much in America. It may be a so-called Ugly American thing, I don't know what's in people's heart. This is coming from a Beautiful American.

[@rebelrouzer5318]

They hate him because they ain't him

[@jonasgrundsted1977]

Cool video. I went to London back in August this year and met Sam at the shop. He’s such a cool dude. 🎸👍

[@beachcomber4141]

When he played the Univibe it gave me chills!! Beautiful.

[@PedalPawn]

Sounds beautiful 🔮❤️

[@GuitarSafari1]

Love his setup Fender Stratocaster and a Marshall stack, he's a really cool dude and can play awesome.

[@Khyron9]

I visited this summer and met him, very cool dude.

[@ej1_drew]

love all the gear and stories behind it! the passion is there with this one :)

[@chriscampbell9191]

"The greatest thing you can do for a guitar is play them." Truth.

[@tbobmann229]

Never gonna down on anyone drawing influence from Hendrix to any degree..started playing 40ys ago because of Hendrix..such a blessing to have genius song material to study learn..and PLAY..

[@AlHuerta]

Very likable and legit fellow. He believes in what he does and to me that’s what it’s all about. Whether it’s Jimi, SRV, Page Blackmore or whoever…be true to it..

[@RiperSnifle]

Went to Uni with Sam, lovely bloke. Great player 👍

[@-jeffk3339]

Thanks for sharing Chris. Sam is the best, great dude & killer player. Been following Sam & SixtySixtySounds for a few years now - The shop is the shiz too!

[@PedalPawn]

You are very welcome mate. That’s awesome, fantastic guys indeed 🎸

[@Scottydontno]

Yeah, haters! People love Hendrix, whether they know it or not. Did you see all the onlookers through the window as he was jamming? Seriously.

[@markr.devereux3385]

Band of Gypsys tone is killer JIMI was wrangling a monsterous sound and playing so tight..

[@billhannum4117]

The tone is soooooo good man

[@willdenham]

I use my univibe just for the preamp and run it with the vibe on zero. Although I do like the effect, I rarely use it for anything I play. The boost/preamp was a bonus surprise and I use it for leads/fills or just to brighten everything up.

[@David-q3f3d]

You just can't go wrong playing through a cranked stack.

[@theworstguitarist]

oh you can

[@markr.devereux3385]

It's a good idea to leave the top cabinet unplugged.for hearing damage.

[@BrodyWalls]

I love these we NEED more please☮️💜

[@PedalPawn]

Stay tuned 🔥🚀❤️

[@adhaskym.a9536]

Beautiful man he is. All the success to you mate.

[@rollingstopp]

i just found that hendrix song - the stars that play with laughing Sams Dice .. - lov it

[@mogmason6920]

Thanks Sam, I’m now pissing myself laughing at the ironic thought of a long haired man with a peace symbol necklace, bringing a bomb though airport security!

[@frenchblacksmithedits280]

It's insane to think I've been in this shop, Sam is such a cool person, really glad to see him in your videos! And what a cool rig😎

[@PedalPawn]

That’s awesome that you’ve been there mate! Certainly an incredible shop and Sam is a legend. Thanks for the nice comment!

[@sm1tty031]

I got to play a red 63 Strat at Sixty Sixty Sounds last year. unplugged and very quiet like sitting on their couch...pretty cool

[@PedalPawn]

That’s super cool 🎸

[@sm1tty031]

Whenever Im in London and in Covent Garden I stop by there@@PedalPawn

[@RJRonquillo]

Yeah Sam! Love Sixty Sixty Sounds too!

[@PedalPawn]

He’s so awesome mate, and so are you!! 🚀🎸

[@jamesmoore4320]

Met Sam in Sixtysixty before. He was a top bloke!

[@hughmanetti1908]

I made one from a Squier! Love it! Fun to play!

[@hughmanetti1908]

Right ...

[@maximusindicusoblivious180]

I would like to hear how you did it. Did you change the block, saddles, nut, tunings, pots as well as the pickups? How much money did you put into it?

[@ukguitarnoodle]

love the passion and detail .

[@PedalPawn]

🚀🎸❤️

[@ibemanny99]

Always great to see Sam thriving!

[@chuddleywindston]

We need more players like jimi whoops i mean sam

[@mil182]

Awesome rig and playing!

[@Yezindeed]

Yes Sir🔥🔥

[@musoseven8218]

A great attitude, great vibe too✌️💜

[@johnb4024]

This guy's awesome. Stop the hating. Love the tone by the way

[@michaelgreer4790]

Sam is The Man! His IG stuff is fantastic. Did you get to have a go with his rig?

[@PedalPawn]

He sure is! I did, but not on this exact set up because it was too loud for my brain to handle 🤣

[@joeblankenship377]

Awesome! I've always wanted to flip a lefty Strat and play it Jimi-style. I'd go with a white one. I watched Jimi live at Woodstock so many times back in high school, I wore out the tape.

[@royrcf]

Excellent video, watched all his insta stuf great fo hear Sams story.

[@millstap]

Great video. Hey Chris and Sam! I too am looking for an original Uni-Vibe at a reasonable price (lol). The preamp is 95% of Jimi's tone. The trouble is, there are good vintage ones and not-so-good vintage ones so you have to play it before you buy it.

[@PedalPawn]

Thank you very much mate! 😍 you are right about the hit and miss nature indeed 🚀🟥⬜️

[@metalpunk9519]

Best thing to do for a Guitar is play it!👏this guy is the real McCoy a Gem💎indeed!🤘☮🌻🎩

[@kennymurray1558]

Great playing , what type of picks/ strings are you using ?

[@pg123ab]

Groovy man✌️

[@marlonolmo5368]

Hey Sam,great video!! All the best for you bro!! ,and keep the music alive!!💯👍

[@rtaylor1105]

never heard of him..now I have, great player...thanks!

[@cm6string]

Seems like a cool dude. Great playing

[@5150show]

Incredible

[@GeigenAkademie]

Incredible Sound!

[@augustogoldner4267]

Such a cool and calm vibe.. nice video!

[@relaxmethods6958]

Some people are meant to sound exactly like jimi -but there’s nothing like finding your own mix of tones 👍🏻

[@isaiahdiekhoff3763]

Sounds sick keep playing both of you

[@PedalPawn]

Thanks so much for watching mate 🚀🎸

[@richarde3378]

Great interview. This guy is super cool!

[@fendermarshallbluesbox3407]

that fire extinguisher tops it off 😊😊

[@user-qb3zf2bq9p]

Nice humble guy.

[@TheLordJesusChristChannel]

Does pedal pawn make a fuzz that's this good? If so which one?

[@CW1LD3]

Ah man i’ve been wondering if Sam had ever tried any pedal pawn stuff, I know this video was about his personal rig but one with him trying out your pedals would be cool, I’m sure that’s already in works to be fair haha cheers Chris ✌️

[@PedalPawn]

Thanks a lot for the question! Sam has used our Fuzz in the past on a bass clip, that video idea sounds great ha ha 😝🚀❤️

[@kennethmeeker6369]

Killer set up 👍

[@rodolfolarrea8493]

Great video … great player

[@BecomingProductions]

I 'd liken this setup to a good cover band. There's an upper ceiling to how much appreciation I can have for this type of thing when in reality its just an imitation of something that's been done before. Admittedly a good imitation but an imitation none the less.

[@MagungisKhan]

Damn i hate rhat you have an authentic univibe. Only modulation fx i really want 😅😅. Sounds killer through that setup!

[@roknrone]

This cat has quite the rig! I almost bought a hendrix signature strat, but couldn't get past the knobs being on top..really messed with the muting on the bridge for me. Ended up buying an American Standard. Years later I kinda wished I would have bought that one 😂

[@aminahmed2220]

What a fantastic video have a wonderful weekend ❤😊

[@PedalPawn]

Thanks so much, you too mate

[@gmoney4526]

So cool. THough I thought Hendrix used the pre rola greenback speakers in his Marshall?

[@arthurwinter1220]

Surprised to see this mentioned anywhere on the internet besides the forums still alive, helping with common knowledge. He used whatever was available at the time it was bought. The pictures will show when he acquired new rigs over the years. The g12H 25 watt speaker was first used in the pinstripe stacks seen in the early videos. He transitioned into the basket weave cabs in late 1968, that probably started him using the newly invented g12H (30w) version for power handling. The pre-rola sticker doesn’t matter to anything having to do with the tone, only the specific models that had different (wattage) power handling. Also, there was a different white voice coil used in all of the speakers before the end of 1967. It’s the least of worries in all of the tone. More detailed and delicate coil that would burn up or melt each speaker soaking in power on stage for hours. They changed to higher wattages in their model lines and the voice coil was “upgraded” to avoid melting, though slightly changed the tone consequently. This is how it all made sense for me in tone chasing when finding out the reasons behind why the way the tone was. The material the cone is made of is the secret to the speaker, since it’s now illegal to use the same chemicals in the formula, that were supposedly lost after a random 1973 factory burn down. Re-issues don’t have it to spec and it’s just been marketing. Just as the vacuum tubes, transformers and pickups windings. Everything sounds muddy nowadays, you may notice. The speaker contributes the most along with the characteristics of the amp paired with them. Honestly, he just has a full on common reissue type of rig going on. I just couldn’t even when I got tired of all those speakers within a year, from sadly trying to buy and resell out of high school. Forex took care of that no college dilemma. People talk and don’t listen with their ears enough or we’re crazy for hearing the difference still

[@rileyioacura]

God that shop always looks so amazing! Would love to go! But I’d not be able to play as good as Sam!

[@billydelacruz1500]

Dig the hat and the handcuff bracelet. No longer selling those on Sixty Sixty website??

[@bricebeaudoin4693]

cool sound ❤ what’ s a fuzz ? thank you

[@arminsanladerer3931]

Hey, Would love to know what cable from Australia he is using. Pls help

[@Antontbsj]

The riff he plays at 2:00 What song is that. Or is it improv

[@iainholmes2735]

That's a lovely guitar. The whole vibe says Woodstock. Sam could do with a time machine to jam with The Who, Jimmy, Mountain, Carlos and Ten Years After at those legendary 3 days in Bethel NY.

[@ShaKimono]

I need a link for those vintage coil plugs please

[@fongy200]

You quoted me 3 grand for one of those the other day. Can i come and play Sunny before i decide? It's a fair bit of dough that is. Very cool.

[@rollingstopp]

when you play a Upsideown strat behind your head and shoulders the shorter cutaway is out of the Way .. .. But if you play a right side up strat the big cut away screws you very badly .. go ahead and try it at a pawn shop ,guitar store

[@sangminwoo3646]

that's a cool hat he got there

[@plantagenant]

Somebody needs to make "The Bomb Fuzz"..

[@Terry_Aki]

🤣

[@joshbabbitt9243]

Let's discuss you moving on to newer ventures in your life. Possibly a real job...not trying to scam people. 😂

[@elgatoguatonelegante]

No entiendo porque lo critican, el tipo toca a Hendrix como ningun otro. Ya quisiera uno tocar como el.

[@Dan.Solo.Chicago]

It’s ok to use stuff just because it looks cool. That’s the reason I use coiled cables as well.

[@PedalPawn]

Ha ha, totally!

[@joezambrano9651]

I dig the guitar right on

[@АлександрБондарцов-в9ж]

Talk about Clapton too😱❤️

[@Rafaelguitarplayer]

As a lefty handed guitar player this makes me so offended. 🤣

[@garycoates4987]

Kinda funny he gets flack for playing this way while people outright copy SRV and people eat it up , I have a lefty flipped I recently got ,but I don't play like Hendrix I just it looks cool and it's challenging but still you end up playing a certain way ,must be the vibe coming through

[@vicvega3614]

Really Hendrix sound is just a strat, Eb tuning is important a wah and a uni vibe, i dont even think the distortion matters all that much, more the fingers and the tuning. I have a white 87' strat plus Eb tuned and i can get a Jimi sound pretty easy.

[@guitarradioshow]

I’m a lefty and for so many years, finding and affording a LH Strat was out of reach (thankfully not anymore). But, the Strat is really the one guitar that lends itself to playing upside down. It’s as comfortable as a LH. I’ve actually just ordered a Monterey Strat and it IMHO, should be played upside down. It’s funny when I see righty players playing it right side up. So, I’ll play it in the position (unfortunately not as well) That Jimi played. Seems proper.. LOL.

[@yhnyves210896]

Did hendrix used to wrap the low E diferently?

[@BIZARBIES]

I think it was opposite of the other strings.

[@majer70]

You should visit Julijan Eric

[@PedalPawn]

He’s AMAZING 🚀❤️

[@majer70]

Even Billy Cox invited him to play with him:)@@PedalPawn

[@primovid]

Amazing

[@Neil-Aspinall]

This Sam dude is straight out of central casting.

[@maximusindicusoblivious180]

I think he's tapped into something that this generation is thirsty for. If you follow good vibes, quite often good vibes will follow you. Jimi and Carlos understood this, it's a universal brother thang, a lot of people will just not get it.

[@Neil-Aspinall]

@@maximusindicusoblivious180 Still his look is hilarious.

[@willstooksbury1477]

Nigel from spinal tap

[@ashA2304ama]

❤

[@psilocyborg4775]

I always wondered why I've seen Jimi Hendrix counting the frets before starting a song. The dots are on the bottom daaaah😂

[@nimitz1739]

I fell him about not needing the 100w but wanting it!

[@markr.devereux3385]

It might be wise not to plug in the top cabinet. You can inadvertently damage your hearing in a practice room.

[@nimitz1739]

@@markr.devereux3385 I don’t stack my cabs. That too much work just put them side-by-side. I’m not playing no sold out stadiums no time soon anyway. lol

[@markr.devereux3385]

@nimitz1739 I hear you. I like to play on 30w practice amps with a selection of pedals. A Marshall stack can be heard a mile away. I wonder what it feels like to be in jimis shoes playing a 3000w system in an arena bending and twisting the notes like he often did. Or the WOODSTOCK rendition of the star spangled banner. Why feedback tricks were suddenly popularized by the electrified musicians is fascinating. It grew out of the psychedelic scene thev AGE OF AQUARIUS the vibrations that most of us thrived on and the ones thevestsblishment hated and renounced. That was a gap I never tried to bridge f the older generation. They were poison.

[@nimitz1739]

@@markr.devereux3385 that’s whats cool about the Jubilee. It’s a 100 W head, but it has that 3rd switched beside the standby where you can put it down to a 50 W for more of a practice amp. The only Marshall head that offers that.

[@markr.devereux3385]

@nimitz1739 people forget the role of tbe Celestion 12 " speakers. Even other brands of use the 4×12 Celestion in their cabinets.

[@danbelladonna792]

Thank the stylist

[@rogercardenas111]

Tommy Bolin???? Anyone??? This gentleman should play with Glenn Hughes,just saying.👏🎸👍✌️🥃🍺🍻

[@omriperez7866]

17:49 what song is this?

[@chriswatson6231]

Even SRV tinkered with left hand guitars and bridges. You dont know till you do at least 10 gigs otherwise you get placebo affects. Gig 1, wow yeah. Gig 10, actually this is no difference to my normal set up guitar. Great vid that made me think hence my long comment

[@darrenc8776]

Like triggers broom that strat 😂

[@PedalPawn]

😂😂🔥

[@Cherry_Sunburst]

EXCELLENT.

[@PedalPawn]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@bluwng]

Hard to find but I like 6000 frets, bigger the better.

[@Chasetenny]

So many haters. Let the dude rock

[@michaelshearer3559]

I like him.

[@PedalPawn]

🚀❤️🎸

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

I don't get what was so INSANE about his rig? It was very straightforward, just like Jimi's.