I have to go with the Rolling Stones
Jimi was all about guitar, he had great tunes, but when people look back, its all about his tone, his pickups (both of which I know a bit about)....
But c'mon, this has to go to the Stones by default, there's really no comparison.
If you compared Guitar Tone, well...Jimi Wins!
(Jimi's White Strat: Bill Lawrence Custom designed pickups, custom wiring, Bill is the only one of 3 people left alive that knows what was done to it)
Jimi in the studio always used a custom cable by Bill, that ways only 3' long.
My good friend Bill,.....Let's all celebrate Bill's 79th birthday on March 24, 2010
He made pickups for Dimebag, Albert Lee, Chet Atkins, Fender, Gibson, Dean, He was so important to instrument history, everyone should know his name.
My main bass has BL J45's, my main gtr has BL200's, my new GTR is getting custom BL500's.....similar to Dimebag's, but with a little twist
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