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Joey Santiago | Pedal Boards
From 1987’s Come On Pilgrim onward, Pixies lead guitarist Joey Santiago has developed a well-earned reputation for anarchic solos and idiosyncratic tones, so it’s no big surprise to find that his pedal board setup is a little unusual, as well. But according to Chris “Spenny” Spencer, his trusty guitar tech, the core of Joey’s sound…
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Lita Ford | Pedal Boards
Lita Ford has always been a fan of the simplicity and power of a guitar plugged into a loud amp, with very little in the way of effects. “In the Runaways I was too focused on learning my instrument first. Guitar – cable- amp. That’s it.” Lita also never succumbed to the use of rack…
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Buzz Osborne | Pedal Boards
A fan of keeping things simple and to the point, Melvins frontman Buzz Osborne nevertheless has some very specific ideas about the proper implementation of guitar pedals. Here’s his rundown of his current pedal board set-up. Why did you go with this particular sequence of pedals? I prefer to run the tuner first,…
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Whitney Petty | Pedal Boards
According to Whitney Petty, “The pedals on my board evoke different moods.” And clearly from examining said pedal board in an exclusive shoot for Stompbox, the Thunderpussy guitarist is a woman of many moods. Indeed, Petty is one of the most exciting, innovative new six-string stylists working today – and as such, her pedal board splits…
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Troy Van Leeuwen | Pedal Boards
As Troy Van Leeuwen admitted in our previous meeting, “I’d feel naked without a pedal board.” But while the innovative guitarist for Queens of the Stone Age is into cool, unique, exotic stomps, it’s crucial that they are roadworthy if they’re going to take one of the coveted spots on his board. “I have a…
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Dave Navarro | Pedal Boards
According to Dave Navarro’s decade-strong guitar tech (and irreverently hilarious co-podcaster) Dan Cleary, Jane’s Addiction signature six-string stylist goes for strict utility on his pedalboard. Cleary’s dictate from da boss: while Dave’s pedals have to sound amazing, they must also be tough enough to stand up to rigorous touring wear and odd power situations. As…