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About these Rigs

Who doesn’t Want to play guitar like their heroes? But while you may be able to copy their riffs, it’s often troublesome nailing their tones. For one thing, you need to know a player’s signal path, and not everyone is psychic, or really good at deconstructing sounds from listening to CDs, or has the means to get backstage passes to check out an artist’s gear up close. Then, there’s the fact that a lot of guitar stars have massive bank accounts with which to acquire high-end and vin-tage gear, and many of us are not as well funded.

Happily, Guitar Rigs of the Superstars endeavors to solve these sonic dilemmas by detailing the setups that 25 top guitarists use to craft their tones, and then suggesting lower-cost gear alternatives that even a lowly intern such as myself could afford in order to emulate those great guitar sounds. Using our gear lists, you should be able to match tones with your favorite guitar superhero, or even mix up the high-end and affordable tools to create your own uniquely ripping rig.

However, before you start unlocking the tonal secrets of the 25 guitarists in this magazine, let’s clarify a few points:

• The high-end rig lists are based on gear each gui-tarist has been known to use. Obviously, we’ve kept to the same brands and models, but, as the original items may be one-of-a-kind or discontin-ued, we’ve selected stunning, yet pricey options for those who want—and can afford—the very best.

• As an artist’s gear choices are often very fluid, we can’t guarantee that every guitarist still uses all the models listed, or that all of their most recent models are documented. The rigs in this edition are representations of gear each guitarist has used at one time or another to craft their sounds. We’ve tried to keep the lists as current as possible, but if we missed something, please update the rig details by posting a correction in Guitar Player’s online forum at guitarplayer.com. Simply title your thread “Guitar Rigs of the Superstars Correction” so that we can all easily access your update.

• The affordable rig alternatives were selected solely by the editors of Guitar Player, and were chosen to provide low-cost options to each guitarist’s basic tonal recipe. Wherever possible we stuck to the same parent company and its divisions—Gibson and Epiphone, Fender and Squier, etc.—but sometimes we went for different brands that best reached a lower price point.

Hopefully, this compilation will help you floor your audience with titanic tones and roaring riffs. From simple to super complex, each of these setups offers a ton of tonal options—whether you want to get as close to a player’s sound as possible, or simply want to craft unique tones by mixing and matching the suggested guitars, amps, pedals, strings, and other gadgets. Now, kick off your shoes, relax, and check out these awesome rigs!

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Steve vai

the high-end Rig $10,614.99

GuitarIbanez JEM77FP2 Steve Vai Signature $2,999

amplifierCarvin Legacy II Steve Vai Signature $1,699Carvin Legacy II C412B2 cab, $669

effectsDigiTech Whammy, $199Fractal Audio AXE-FX Ultra $2,599Ibanez Jemini Dual Pedal, $199Keeley-modded Boss DS-1, $139Keeley-modded Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer, $209Morley Bad Horsie wah, $117Morley Little Alligator Volume Pedal, $85MXR Phase 90, $99Peterson Strobostomp Tuner, $199TC Electronics G System, $1,399

strinGs & thinGsErnie Ball Super Slinky, $3.99

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STEVE VAI

ThE AffordAblE SETup $2,735.99

GuitarIbanez Steve Vai JEM505, $1,499

amplifierCarvin V3212, $899

effectsZoom G2.1Nu, $199Boss DS-1 Distortion, $39Ibanez WD7JR Weeping Demon Wah Junior, $57Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive, $39

strinGs & thinGsErnie Ball Super Slinky, $3.99

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Passion and Warfare

Flex-Able

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GeorGe Benson

The hiGh-end riG $11,171

GuitarIbanez GB30TH, $10,000

amplifierPolytone Mini Brute V, $1,150

StrinGS & thinGSThomastik GB112 Medium Light George Benson Custom Flatwound strings, $21

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Body Talk

Breezin’

The AffordAble SeTup $1,447

GuitarIbanez AF195, $949

amplifierZT Amps Club 12, $489

StrinGS & thinGSD’Addario ECG24 Jazz Light XL Chromes Flat-wound Jazz Guitar Strings, $9.99

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Alex lifeson

The high-end Rig $22,011.99

GuitarsGibson Custom Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess (signed), $9,174 Garrison G25-12-E 12-String acoustic, approx. $1,573

amplifiersHughes & Kettner MK11Alex Life-son Signature Triamp, $3,518Hughes & Kettner 4x12 Guitar Cabinet, $1,399

effectsAxess Electronics FX1 MIDI Foot Controller $899Ernie Ball 25K OHM Volume Pedal, $145Fishman Aura Acoustic Guitar Modeler, $219 Furman PL Plus Power Conditioner, $324 Hughes & Kettner Rotosphere, $449TC Electronics G-Force, $1,499

strinGs & thinGsAudio-Technica AEW5200 Guitar Wireless, $2,129 Dean Markley Blue Steel Custom Lights strings, $3.99Palmer PDI 03 Speaker Simulator, $680

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Alex lifeson

The AffordAble seTup $2554.99

GuitarsGibson Les Paul Studio, $799

amplifiersHughes & Kettner Switchblade 50 1x12 Combo, $1,079

effectsBoss ME-70 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal, $299Zoom A2.1u Acoustic Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal, $179Danelectro DJ15 Chicken Salad Vibrato Pedal, $29Morley Mini Morley Volume Pedal, $67

strinGs & thinGsAudio-Technica ATW-251 Freeway VHFGuitar Wireless System, $99Dean Markley Blue Steel Custom Lights strings, $3.99

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Orianthi

the high-end rig $12,179.99

GuitarPRS Custom 22, $2,999

amplifiersEngl Steve Morse Signature head, $2,599 Engl 4x12 cabinet, $949EVH 5150 III head, $1,799EVH 5150 III cabinet, $999Marshall JCM800 2203 Vintage Series100-watt head, $2,039

effectsBoss DD-7 Digital Delay, $179 Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb, $159Morley Bad Horsie 2 Contour Wah, $133TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Pitch Modulator & Flanger, $319

strinGs & thinGsDean Markley Blue Steel strings, .009 -.042, $5.99

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The AffordAble SeTup $2,798.99

GuitarsPRS SE Orianthi Signature, $709

amplifiersEngl Thunder 50-watt head, $999Marshall Haze, 40-watt combo, $699

effectsDelta Lab DD1 Digital Delay, $59Ibanez WD7 Weeping Demon, $99Rocktron Reaction Digital Delay, $79T-Rex Tonebug Chorus and Flanger, $149

strinGs & thinGsDean Markley Blue Steel strings, .009 -.042, $5.99

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Believe

Believe II

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Carlos santana

the high-end rig $57,750

GuitarsPRS Santana Signature, $2,671

amplifiersDumble Overdrive Special, $50,000 +Mesa/Boogie Mark 1 combo (approx. $2,500, no longer made)Mesa/Boogie cabinet with Altec 417-8A speak-ers (approx. $1,000, no longer made)

effectsDunlop 535Q Wah, $115Ibanez Tube Screamer, $99Musitronics Mu-Tron C-200 Volume/Wah (approx. $430, no longer made)T. Rex Replica Delay

strinGs & thinGsGHS Carlos Santana Big Core Custom Light strings, $6.96

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The AffordAble SeTup $3,606

GuitarsPRS SE Santana, $694

amplifierMesa/Boogie Lone Star 212, $2,049

effectsDunlop Original Crybaby, $69Ibanez Tube Screamer, $99Ibanez AD-9 Analog Delay, $149

strinGs & thinGsGHS Carlos Santana Big Core Custom Light strings $6.96

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Abraxas

Supernatural

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BRAD PAISLEY

ThE hIgh-EnD RIg $21,050

GuitarsCrook Custom, $2,800Fender Custom Shop Telecaster, $3,125Gibson Brad Paisley Signature J-45, $3,999

amplifiersDr. Z Wreck head and Dr. Z 2x12 cabinet, $3,600Bruno Underground 30, $2,760

effectsBoss DD-3 Digital Delay, $139Dunlop Slash Wah, $169Empress Superdelay, $449Ernie Ball Volume Pedal, $89Hermida Zendrive, $199Keeley Compressor, $229Line 6 Filter Pro, $379Maxon AD-999 Analog Delay, $337TC Electronic Stereo Chorus/Flanger, $299Visual Sound Route 808, $83Wampler AnalogEcho, $199Wampler Ego Compressor, $199Wampler The Paisley Drive, $219

strinGs & thinGsEbtech Hum Eliminator, $299Ernie Ball Slinky strings, .010-.046, $3.65Framptone Amp Switcher, $289Furman AR-1215 AC Line Regulator, $549Voodoo Lab Ground Control, $399Voodoo Lab Pedal Power, $139

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American Saturday Night

This Is Country Music

The AffordAble SeTup $2,249

GuitarsSquier Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster, $349Epiphone Elitist J-45, $1,199

amplifiersFender Mustang III, $299

effeCtsLine 6 M13 Stompbox Modeler, $399

strinGs & thinGsErnie Ball Slinky strings, .010-.046, $3.65

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THE HigH-ENd Rig $14,782.99

GuitarsGibson Neal Schon signature Les Paul approx. $7,000

amplifiersBlackstar Series One 100 100W Tube Head $1,999 Blackstar Series One 412A/B cab 4x12, $999 effectsBoss CS-3 Compression Sustainer Pedal $99 Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal $34 Boss GT-8 Guitar Multi Effects Processor $255 Boss RC-50 Loop Station $530 Dirty Boy Germanium Fuzz $374 Dunlop 535Q Crybaby Wah pedals $129 Eventide Eclipse Multi Effects Processor $1,995 Landgraff MO’D $49 Fryette Valvulator $239 Vox Joe Satriani Satchurator Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal Red Metallic $129 Xotic RC Booster Pedal $194

strinGs & thinGs D’Addario XL guitar strings $4.99 Framptone 3 Banger $369 Furman PL-8 C Power Conditioner $189 Levy’s wide leather straps $26 Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2+ Power Supply $169

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The AffordAble SeTup $1,461.98

GuitarsEpiphone Les Paul Plustop PRO/FX, $399

amplifiersMarshall MG4 Series MG102FX 100W 2x12 Guitar Combo, $549

effectsDanelectro DJ-9 Surf and Turf Compressor, $29Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal $34Boss ME-25 Guitar Multi-Effects, $199Boss RC-2 Loop Station, $189Danelectro D-7 FAB Fuzz, $25

strinGs & thinGsD’Addario XL guitar strings $4.99Godlyke Power-All PA-9B 9V Digi-tal Power Supply Basic Kit, $30D’Andrea Locking Nylon Strap, $2.99

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Journey Raised on Radio

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The high-end Rig $7,129

Guitar1981 Ibanez AS-200 (Current: Ibanez JSM100VT John Scofield Signature, $2,499)

amplifiersMesa/Boogie Mark 1 reissue, $1,600Vox AC30, $999

effectsBoomerang Phrase Sampler, $469Boss GE-7 EQ, $109Boss RC-20XL Loop Station, $259DigiTech Whammy, $199Electro-Harmonix Micro Synth, $279Ibanez CS9 Analog Chorus, $125Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler, $236Line 6 FM4 Filter Modeler, $249Pro Co Rat, $94

strinGs & thinGsD’Addario strings (Ibanez AS-200) .011, .014, .019 plain, .030, .039, .049, $9Dunlop Delrin 2mm picks, $3

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The AffordAble SeTup $1,888

GuitarsIbanez Artcore AS73, $399

amplifiersVox AC15VR Valve Reactor 1x12, $379Egnater Tweaker 112, $599

effectsBoss GT-10 Guitar Multi Effects Pedal, $499

strinGs & thinGsD’Addario strings (Ibanez AS-200) .011, .014, .019 plain, .030, .039, .049, $9Dunlop Delrin 2mm picks, $3

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This Meets That

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Derek Trucks

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The high-enD rig $8,992

Guitars 2000 Gibson SG ’61 Reissue, $1,999

amplifiersPRS Original Sewell head (prototype), approximately $2,800PRS 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30s, $899

effects’63 Fender Tube Reverb reissue, $649Hammond Leslie 3300 Rotary Speaker, $2,425

strinGs & thinGsDR Pure Blues strings, custom gauge: (.011, .014, .017, .026, .036, .046), $5Dunlop Derek Trucks Signature Glass Slide, $16Peterson StroboStomp2 Tuner, $199

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The AffordAble SeTup $2,473

GuitarsGibson SG Special, $999

amplifiers PRS SE 30 Combo, $899

effectsDan Electro Spring King Reverb, $149Boss RT-20 Rotary Speaker, $219

strinGs & thinGsDR Pure Blues strings, custom gauge: (.011, .014, .017, .026, .036, .046), $5Dunlop Wall Pyrex Slide, $4Korg Pitchblack Chromatic Pedal Tuner, $89

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Hittin’ the Note

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Dimebag Darrell

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The high-enD rig $3,097

GuitarsDean Razorback 255 Dimeslime, $999

amplifiersDime Amplification Dime D100Head and D412 Cab Half Stack, $749

effectsFurman PQ4 Equalizer, $149 (ebay)MXR M-109 6-Band Graphic EQ, $69MXR Flanger/Doubler, $150 (ebay)MXR ZW-44 Wylde Overdrive Pedal, $99DigiTech Whammy Pedal, $199Rocktron HUSH Ultra, $299Korg DTR-1 Rack Tuner, $250 (ebay)Dunlop Crybaby 535Q Multi-Wah, $129

strinGs & thinGsDR Strings DBG10, $5

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DIMEBAG DARRELL

ThE AffoRDABLE SETup $1,125

GuitarsDean Dime-o-Flage Snow Camo, $299

amplifiersDime Amplification Dime D100C 100W 2x12 Combo, $499

effectsMXR M-109 6-Band Graphic EQ, $69Rocktron Guitar Silencer Noise Reduction, $119Dunlop Original Crybaby, $69Korg GA-1 Guitar and Bass Tuner, $12Danelectro Fab Flange, $14Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive, $39

strinGs & thinGsDR Strings DBG10, $5

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Pantera, The Great Southern Trendkill

Pantera, Vulgar Display of Power

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Red RipperWant something new in a bass fuzzbox? This wickedly dynamic pedal gets meaner the harder you play, shifting from enhanced lower harmonics to buzz-saw, higher harmonic distortions. The sinister R.I.P. control drives your tone from vintage fuzz to monolithic distortion, into Brassmaster-style octaver fuzz and Moogie-style synth tones. Bloody amazing.

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Boost R.V.B.From light shimmers to deep, swampy atmospheres, the R.V.B. emulates natural room ambiances, spring reverbs and vintage plate units. Add some retro audio-gunk with the Rumble control, engage the Trails function or add up to 9dB of clean boost for solos that pop.

Boost D.L.A.Create everything from clean digital-style delays, to warm analog ‘bucket brigade’ repeats, to grungy tape echo. Tweak your heart out with the feature-packed controls, including Tap Tempo, Triplets and Trails functions, and a boost of up to 9dB. If your tone sounds D.O.A. bring it back to life with the D.L.A.

Double Drive 3Xwith Private Stock Mod for 2011Prefer the even harmonic roar of a Class A power amp being pushed hard or the odd harmonic crunch of a Class A/B amp with the master volume dimed? How about both? How about both at once? With this 3-channel distortion pedal, you can use them separately or cascaded together for mammoth tones. You’ll find even more aggressive tones, a tighter low end, anda wider Level taper with the 2011 Private Stock Mod.

The Roto Choir provides players with a hyper-realistic emulation of a rotating speaker cabinet in a compact pedal. Specially developed SansAmp technology recreates the complex interactions of both the rotating lower speaker and the treble horn. Even the tonality of the original tube power amp and mic are included. A powerful control section allows you to adjust all of these elements to create endlessly rich, multi-dimensional modulations. Whatever instrument you play, the Roto Choir will make it sing.

Roto Choir

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The Bass Boost Chorus gives bass players something they have long deserved: a chorus that actually works. On bass. This pedal has been optimized to avoid the ‘motion sickness’ side-effects of traditional chorus effects. A key aspect of this design is the Detune control, which adjusts the pitch of the choral voices to create deep and lush chorus before you dial in any modulation. Put some sweet on your low with the Bass Boost Chorus.

Bass Boost ChorusBased on the lush analog chorus effects of the ‘70s, this design incorporates cutting-edge performance and unique effect combinations to create a throughly modern pedal. The comprehensive control array allows adjustment of every aspect of the effect, including depth, speed, mix and tone. A Pre-Delay control adds delay to the chorus to produce a huge range of tones, including flanging and doubler combination effects. When it’s time to bliss out, hit the Multi Voice switch for a celestial ensemble-style effect.

Boost Chorus

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the high-end rig $8,386.99

GuitarsMusic Man Steve Morse Y2D, $1,802

amplifiersEngl Steve Morse Special Signature, $2,599Engl Pro XXL 4X12, $1349

effectsEventide Ultra-Harmonizer GTR 4000, approx. $1,000Lexicon PCM 41, approx. $800Lexicon MPX G2 Guitar Effects Processor, $399DigiTech DSP128 Multi-effects, $60 (ebay)Keeley Compressor, $229

strinGs & thinGsErnie Ball Strings, .010-.042, $3.99Ernie Ball Stereo 25K Ohm Volume Pedal, $145

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The AffordAble SeTup $1,757.99

Guitars Sterling by Musicman Silo 30, $499

amplifiersPeavey VYPYR 100 100W 2x12 Guitar Combo, $399

effectsEventide PitchFactor Harmonizer GuitarMulti Effects Pedal, $499DigiTech HardWire DL-8 Delay/Looper, $159MXR M-132 Super Comp Compressor, $73Strings & Things: Ernie Ball Strings, .010-.042, $3.99Ernie Ball 6166 Mono Volume Pedal, $125

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Dixie Dregs, Night of the Living Dregs

Steve Morse Band, The Intro-duction

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DaviD Gilmour

The hiGh-enD riG $17,873

Guitar’69 Fender Stratocaster, a.k.a. the “Black Strat” (Current: Fender Custom Shop David Gilm-our Signature Stratocaster, $4,799)

amplifierHiwatt DG-103 Custom 100 David Gilmour Sig-nature head, approximately $3,500WEM 4x12 cabinet with Fane Crescendo speakers, approximately $2,500

effectsPete Cornish G-2, $800Pete Cornish P-1 (“Muff”)/P-2, $775Pete Cornish T.E.S. Tape Echo Simulator (used), $1,400BK Butler Tube Driver, $299Boss GE-7 EQ, $99Boss CE-2 Chorus (used), $150T-Rex Replica delay, $399Chandler Tube Driver, $375Demeter Compulator, $220Univox Uni-Vibe (used), $800DigiTech WH-1 Whammy (used), $650Dunlop Cry Baby Classic wah, $75Ernie Ball volume pedal, $100

strinGs & thinGsGHS David Gilmour Signature strings, $4Herco Flex 75 picks, $4 (12 pack)

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The AffordAble SeTup $2,659

GuitarFender Classic Player ‘60s Stratocaster, $799

amplifierMarshall MA50H and MA412 Half Stack, $1,029

effectsBoss GT-10 Guitar Multi Effects Pedal, $499Boss DD-2 (used), $100Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi, $90MXR Dyna-Comp, $65Dunlop Original Cry Baby wah, $69

strinGs & thinGsGHS David Gilmour Signature strings, $4Herco Flex 75 picks, $4 (12 pack)

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Live in Gdansk

Wish You Were Here

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Dave Mustaine

the high-enD Rig $8,991

GuitarsDean USA Dave Mustaine Zero XO, $2,799

amplifiersMarshall EL34 100/100 power amp $2,350Marshall Dave Mustaine 1960DM 4x12 cabinet, $1,199Rocktron Prophesy II preamp, $1,299

effects:N/A

strinGs & thinGsFurman PL Plus Power Conditioner, $183GHS Strings Dave Mustaine Signature Progressives, $7Rocktron All Access Controller, $975Seymour Duncan LiveWire Dave Mus-taine Active Humbucker set, $179

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ThE AfforDAblE SETUp $1,454

GuitarsDean Dave Mustaine Signature VMNT Electric Guitar, $799

amplifiersMarshall MG Series MG15FXMSDM Dave Mustaine Megastack, $399

effectsZoom G2.1DM Dave Mustaine Signature pedal, $249

strinGs & thinGsGHS Strings Dave Mustaine Signature Progressives, $7

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Peace Sells . . .But Who’s Buying, Megadeth

Endgame, Megadeth

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tHe HigH-end rig $8,405

GuitarsCanton Custom Allan Holdsworth, $3,900

amplifiersHughes & Kettner Switchblade 100 head, $1,079Hughes & Kettner Switchblade 100 combo, $1,279Hughes & Kettner CC412 A 30 cab, $1,399

effectsYamaha UD Stomp (used), $400TC Electronic Booster+line Driver Distortion (used), $200MXR C.A.E. Boost/Overdrive, $139

strinGs & thinGsDunlop 1mm pick, $1LaBella EL-L strings .009-.046, $8

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The Sixteen Men of Tain

The AffordAble SeTup $1,725

GuitarsSteinberger Synapse SS-2F, $799

amplifiersHughes & Kettner 25th Anniver-sary Edition 1x12 combo, $679

effeCtsTC Electronic NM-1 Nova Modulator, $199Boss Super SD-1 OverDriver, $39

strinGs & thinGs Dunlop 1mm pick, $1LaBella EL-L strings .009-.046, $8

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Joe Walsh

The high-end Rig $20,891

GuitarsCarvin California Single Carved Top CS6M $1,499Fender Telecaster $1,599Fender Stratocaster $1,499Gibson J200 $3,799Gibson Les Paul Standard $2,189Gretsch White Falcon $3,100Takamine 12-string acoustic, $1,449

amplifiersCarvin Bel-Air combo $699Dr. Z amps Z-28 1x12 combo $1,699Hiwatt Custom Studio/Stage 40w Combo $2,299

effectsBoss PS-5 $115Boss DD-3 $109Ibanez TS-9 $99Teese Real McCoy Joe Walsh Signature Wah Pedal $234Visual Sound H20 pedal $189

strinGs & thinGsDR Strings MT10 $5Korg DTR-1000 rack tuner (no longer available) $259

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THE AffOrdAbLE SETup $4,109

GuitarsAXL Badwater 1216 $225Carvin CS-3 $1,169Fender Standard Stratocaster $499Fender Standard Telecaster $499Epiphone J-200 $399Rogue Herringbone 12-String Acoustic Guitar $139

amplifiersCarvin Vintage 16 1x12 combo $499

effectsBoss PS-5 $115Rocktron Reaction Digital Delay $79Ibanez TS-9 $99Visual Sound H20 pedal $189Vox V-847 wah $89

strinGs & thinGsDR MT10 $5TC Electronic Polytune Chromatic Pedal Tuner $99Dunlop 203 Glass Slide $4.99

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The Defini-tive Collection

Rocky Moun-tain Way

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Jeff Beck

The high-end Rig $9,157

GuitarsFender Custom Shop Jeff Beck Signature Stratocaster, $3,499

amplifiersMarshall JTM45 head, $1,749Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet, $1,199

effectsMaestro Ring Modulator, $1,000Boss BF-2 Flanger, $50Klon Centaur Overdrive, $699EBS Octabass, $159Hughes & Kettner Rotosphere, $479Snarling Dogs Whine-O-Wah, $120Peterson Strobo Stomp tuner, $199

strinGs & thinGsErnie Ball RPS9 Slinky strings .009-.042, $4

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ThE AFFordABlE SETup $2,600

GuitarsFender Classic Player ‘60s Stratocaster, $799

amplifiersMarshall JMD50 and MA412 Half-Stack, $1,329

effectsDigiTech RP1000 Guitar Multi Effects Pedal, $399Dunlop Original Cry Baby wah, $69

strinGs & thinGsErnie Ball RPS9 Slinky strings .009-.042, $4

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Blow By Blow

Performing This Week...Live At Ronnie Scotts

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The high-end Rig $7,528

Guitars:Hohner Artist Elite $1,799

amplifiers:Mesa/Boogie Heartbreaker head (approx. $950, no longer availableMesa/Boogie Lone Star Special 1x12 combo $1,849Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 2x12 Horizontal cabinet $619Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Straight 4x12 cabinet $949

effects:Boss BD-2 Blues Driver $99Boss BF-3 Flanger $139Boss MT-2 Metal Zone $87Boss OD-2 Overdrive (no longer available)DigiTech Whammy $199Dunlop Crybaby $69Dunlop Rotovibe $179

strinGs & thinGs:Avalon U5 Direct Box $585DR HR Highbeam strings, .009-.042, $5

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The AffordAble SeTup $1,713

Guitars:Hohner HTA490 $749Amplifiers:Peavey 6505 112 combo $499

EffEcts:Visual Sound GarageTone Drivetrain overdrive $59Danelectro Fab Flange $14Rocktron Metal Embrace $119DigiTech Whammy $199Dunlop Crybaby $69

strinGs & thinGs:DR HR Highbeam strings, .009-.042, $5

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Gus G

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The hiGh-end RiG $6,808.94

Guitars: ESP GUS G NT, $2,199

amplifiers: Blackstar Series One 200 200W Tube Guitar Amp Head, $2,199Blackstar Series One 412A/B 240W 4x12, $999 effects:BBE Green Screamer. $99 Blackstar Gus G HT-Blackfire, $299Rocktron Banshee, $169Providence Anadime Chorus, $299Boss TU-3 Pedal Tuner. $99Morley Steve Vai Bad Horsie 2 Contour Wah, $133RJM MasterMind MIDI Footcontroller, $299

strinGs & thinGs: Dunlop 1.5mm Delrin picks, $3.95/dozen Elixir strings, .010-.056, $10.99

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Gus G

The AffordAble seTup $1,556.94

GuitarsESP LTD Gus G. EC, $799 amplifiers: Randall RX120RH and RX412 Half Stack, $499 effects:Danelectro D-2 FAB Overdrive, $14DeltaLab MD1 Metal Distortion, $49Electro-Harmonix Nano Clone Chorus, $45Ibanez LU10 Digital Chromatic Tuner, $19Morley Steve Vai Bad Horsie Wah, $117 strinGs & thinGs: Dunlop 1.5mm Delrin picks, $3.95/dozen Elixir strings, .010-.056, $10.99

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Scream, Ozzy Osbourne

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Warren Haynes

THe HigH-end rig $29,854.35

GuitarsGibson Custom Shop 1959 Reissue, $6,148Gibson Custom Shop 50th Anniversary 1958 Explorer, $7,999Gibson Custom Shop Firebird Non-Reverse, $1,999

amplifiersEngl Pro Greenback 4x12 cabinet, $1,249Fender Vintage Reissue ’65 Super Reverb, $1,499Marshall Plexi 1959SLP head, $2,349Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cabinet, $949PRS Dallas combo, $2,880 (used price)Soldano SLO-100 Super Lead Overdrive head, $3,740

effectsBoss OC-2 Super Octave, $129Chandler Digital Echo/Delay (discontinued)Dunlop 535Q Chrome Crybaby, $159Dunlop JH-F1 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face, $149Emma DiscumBobulator Envelope Filter (discontinued)Guyatone Funky Box Envelope Filter (discontinued)Hughes & Kettner Rotosphere, $589

strinGs & thinGsGHS Burnished Nickel, .010-.050, $6.49D’Andrea 347 picks, $3.99 (dozen)Dunlop Pyrex Slide, $5.87

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Man in Motion, Warren Haynes

The AffordAble SeTup $7,364.35

GuitarsEpiphone Les Paul Standard Plus Top, $499Epiphone Korina 1958 Explorer, $499Epiphone Firebird Studio, $499

amplifierEngl Gigmaster E110 cabinet, $299Fender Hot Rod DeVille 410, $899Marshall MA50H head, $699Marshall MA412 cabinet, $399PRS 50-watt H head, $1,499Soldano Astroverb 16 head, $1,190

effeCtsBoss FZ-5 Fuzz, $89Danelectro French Toast Octave Distortion, $39Electro-Harmonix Nano Doctor Q Envelope Follower, $52Eventide TimeFactor Delay, $399Morley Mini Wah, $68Tech 21 Roto Choir, $219

strinGs & thinGsGHS Burnished Nickel, .010-.050, $6.49D’Andrea 347 picks, $3.99 (dozen)Dunlop Pyrex Slide, $5.87

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Jimi Hendrix

THe HigH-end rig $9,123.99

GuitarFender Custom Shop Limited 1969 Relic Stratocaster, $3,840

amplifierMarshall Plexi 1959SLP, 1960AX, 1960BX Stack, $4,099

effectsDunlop JH-F1 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face, $149Dunlop Crybaby Classic Fasel Inductor Wah, $99Roger Mayer Octavia Rocket Series, $289Roger Mayer Voodoo Vibe, $549Vox V847 Wah, $89

strinGs & thinGsFender 250R Nickel-Plated Steel strings, .010-.046, $9.99 (4 pack)

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Jimi Hendrix

THe AffordAble SeTup $2,088.99

GuitarFender Classic Series ’60s Stratocaster, $699

amplifierMarshall MG100HFX, MG412A, MG412B Stack, $839

effectsBoss OC-3 Super Octave, $129Danelectro CF-2 Cool Cat Fuzz, $59Dunlop Original Crybaby, $69Rocktron Classic Wah, $65Tech 21 Roto Choir, $219

strinGs & thinGsFender 250R Nickel-Plated Steel strings, .010-.046, $9.99 (4 pack)

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Distribution USA: Warwick Music Equipment Trading (NY USA) Inc. • 76-80 East 7th Street • New York • NY 10003 • Phone 212 777 6991 • E-Mail: t .k [email protected] Canada: Ko rg Canada , a d i v i s i on o f JAM i ndus t r i e s • Phone 514 457 2555 • Web: www.korgcanada.comArtist Contact: Warwick Music Equipment Trading (NY USA) Inc. • 76-80 East 7th Street • New York •NY 10003 • Phone 212 777 6990 • E-Mail: a r t i s t @ f r a m u s . c o mHeadquarters: Warwick GmbH&Co.Music Equipment KG • Gewerbepark 46 • 08258 Markneukirchen / Germany • E-Mail: [email protected]: Shanghai / P.R.China • Dübendorf / Switzerland • Praha / Czech & Slovakia Republic • Warsaw / Poland • Hailsham / Great Britain

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The high-end Rig $30,461.99

GuitarsFender Custom Shop Heavy Relic ’57 Telecaster, $5,749Gibson 50th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard, $6,557Gibson EDS-1275 Double Neck, $3,799Gibson J-200, $3,799Martin 75th Anniversary Edition D-28, $6,099

amplifiersMarshall 1959 SLP/1960AX Half-Stack, $3,129

effectsDunlop Crybaby Classic Fasel Inductor Wah, $99Fulltone TTE Tube Tape Echo, $1,080MXR Handwired 1974 Vintage Phase 90, $119

strinGs & thinGsErnie Ball Super Slinky strings, $3.99Herco Flex 75 Nylon picks, $28 (six pack)

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NEO CLONE Lush analog chorus. Son ofthe legendary Small Clone.

NEO MISTRESS Professional flanging, nano package, breakthrough price!

CHILL SWITCH Momentary Line Selector A utilitarian masterpiece, provides instant muting andeffects loop switching.

Break NEW Sound Barriers with the Latest from

STEREO TALKING MACHINE Vocal Formant Filter

A plethora of creative vowel shapescontrolled by your pick. A, E, I, O, yeah!

For complete specs visit www.ehx.com

RAVISH SITARTaj Mahal tones and ethereal drones infuse your guitar with the exotic sound of a sitar.

Rock to raga, Bollywood beckons.

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The AffordAble SeTup $3,451.99

GuitarsEpiphone Les Paul Standard, $399Epiphone G-1275 Double-Neck, $1,099Epiphone EJ-200, $399Martin X Series DXMAE, $449Squier Affinity Series Telecaster, $179

amplifiersMarshall MG100HFX/MG412A Half-Stack, $598

effectsDanelectro Reel Echo Tape Simulator, $149Dunlop Original Crybaby, $69MXR M-101 Phase 90, $79

strinGs & thinGsErnie Ball Super Slinky strings, $3.99Herco Flex 75 Nylon picks, $28 (six pack)

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The Complete Studio Recordings, Led Zeppelin

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THE EDGE

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THE HiGH-EnD RiG $10,352

Guitars ’76 Gibson Explorer Reissue, $2,500

amplifiers ’64 Vox AC30TB, $3,500

effectsKorg SDDs 2000 delay, $600TC Electronic 2290 delay, $1,500Durham Electronics Sex Drive, $219 DigiTech Synth Wah, $80 Death By Audio Harmonic Transformer, $300 Death By Audio Fuzz Gun, $270Death By Audio Soundwave Breakdown, $225 Electro-Harmonix Micro POG, $209 Line6 DM4 Distortion Modeler, $199Boss CS-3 Compressor, $99 Boss GE-7 EQ, $109Skrydstrup Bufferooster, $329 Sobbat Drive Breaker, $209

strinGs & thinGsD’Addario EXL110 Regular Lite .010-.046, $4

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The AffordAble SeTup $2,049

Guitars Epiphone Korina 1958 Explorer, $499

amplifiersVox Custom AC15C1 1x12 combo, $599

effectsTC Electronic G-Major Guitar Multi-Effects Processor, $549DigiTech RP355 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal, $199Line6 DM4 Distortion Modeler, $199

strinGs & thinGs D’Addario EXL110 Regular Lite .010-.046, $4

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The Unforgettable Fire, U2

The Joshua Tree, U2

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GEORGE LYNCH

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THE HiGH-ENd RiG $7,777.50

Guitars: ESP Kamikaze 1 George Lynch Series, $3,469

amplifiers Randall MTS Series Lynch Box 100-watt head, $1,699Randall MTS Series Lynch Box 4x12, $719

effectsBoss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble, $99Boss OC-2 Octave, $89Lynch Time Machine Boost (hand-wired), $269Morley George Lynch Dragon Wah, $150Morley George Lynch Tripler, $94MXR CSP-101CL Custom Shop Phase 90, $93T-Rex Replica Delay, $395Strymon blueSky Reverberator, $299Strymon El Capistan Echo. $299

strinGs & thinGs Spectraflex Mr. Scary Guitar Cable, $99Dean Markley Super V strings, $4.50

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Back for the Attack, Dokken

Wicked Sensation, Lynch Mob

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The AffordAble SeTup $1,149.39

GuitarsESP LTD GL-200K, $499 amplifiersRandall RX Series V2XM 30W 1x12, $199

effeCtsZoom G2G George Lynch Signature Mul-tiple Effects pedal, $109 DeltaLab SC1 Stereo Chorus, $59Rocktron Reaction Octaver, $79 Mod Kits DIY The Piledriver Power Boost, $34 Rocktron Classic Wah Pedal, $65Electro-Harmonix Nano Small Stone Phase Shifter, $78 Danelectro Fab Echo, $14

strinGs & thinGsMusician’s Gear Braided Instrument Cable, $8.89 Dean Markley Super V strings, $4.50

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Buddy Guy

The hiGh-end RiG $2,789.99

GuitarFender Artist Series Buddy Guy Stratocaster, $869

amplifierFender Vintage Reissue ’59 Bassman LTD, $1,399

effectsDunlop BG-95 Buddy Guy Wah, $169Ibanez TS808HW Tube Screamer, $349

strinGs & thinGsErnie Ball Power Slinky strings, $3.99

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Living Proof

Sweet Tea

The AffordAble SeTup $668.99

GuitarSquier Deluxe Hot Rails Stratocaster, $279

amplifierFender 25R Frontman 1x10, $99

effeCtsBoss FBM-1 Fender Bassman Pedal, $119Dunlop Original Crybaby, $69Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, $99

strinGs & thinGsErnie Ball Power Slinky strings, $3.99

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Bonnie Raitt

the high-end Rig $9,094

GuitarsFender Custom Shop Time Machine Series’56 Stratocaster Relic, $3,699Guild F-50 Jumbo, $2,799

amplifiersFender Hot Rod Pro Junior III, $399Vox AC30HW2X, $1,999

effectsBoss CH-1 Super Chorus, $99Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer, $99

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BONNIE RAITT

ThE AffORdABlE SETup $1,394

GuitarsIbanez SGE130 Sage Series Jumbo, $249Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster ’50s, $349

amplifiersFender G-Dec Junior, $159Vox AC30VR Valve Reactor, $549

effectsDanelectro DJ-9 Surf and Turf Compressor, $29DeltaLab SC1 Stereo Chorus, $59

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Distribution USA: Warwick Music Equipment Trading (NY USA) Inc. • 76-80 East 7th Street • New York • NY 10003 • Phone 212 777 6991 • E-Mail: t .k [email protected] Canada: Ko rg Canada , a d i v i s i on o f JAM i ndus t r i e s • Phone 514 457 2555 • Web: www.korgcanada.comArtist Contact: Warwick Music Equipment Trading (NY USA) Inc. • 76-80 East 7th Street • New York •NY 10003 • Phone 212 777 6990 • E-Mail: a r t i s t @ f r a m u s . c o mHeadquarters: Warwick GmbH&Co.Music Equipment KG • Gewerbepark 46 • 08258 Markneukirchen / Germany • E-Mail: [email protected]: Shanghai / P.R.China • Dübendorf / Switzerland • Praha / Czech & Slovakia Republic • Warsaw / Poland • Hailsham / Great Britain

Visit us on the World Wide Web: www.framus.com • www.framus-vintage.de

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