Rig-change tracker
Rig changes
New pedals on the board, guitar swaps and amp changes, newest first. Every entry links its source. RSS feed
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John Mayer: Crossroads 2026: PRS Silver Sky into a Dumble ODS with a nine-pedal board
Guest sets with Tedeschi Trucks Band and Trey Anastasio. Reported chain: PolyTune 3, Katana Clean Boost, TS10, Klon Centaur, TS10, Aqua-Puss MkII, Artificial Blonde, Chrono Delay DLY-4, Strymon Flint into a Dumble Overdrive Special.
Source: Pedalboard Archive: John Mayer Crossroads 2026 ↗ (Community reconstruction) Reconstructed from festival photos and a video breakdown; the archive treats its two reports as one evidence group and says the chain was not confirmed by Mayer's tech.
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John Mayer: New guitar: El Cabron Custom Esquire T-style
Mayer debuted a Mike Eldred-built El Cabron Custom Esquire in Adobe Grey with 'Mezcal y Cobra' artwork, heard on the Lainey Wilson collaboration 'Phone, Keys, Wallet'.
Source: Guitar World: John Mayer debuts new T-style (Jun 5, 2026) ↗ (Published report + photo) Published report with photo.
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John Mayer: The brown Silver Sky from Dead 60 goes official: Mojave Brown Satin
The brown Silver Sky Mayer used with Dead & Company in late 2025 was released by PRS as the Mojave Brown Satin Silver Sky at NAMM 2026.
Source: Guitar World: PRS releases Mayer's brown Silver Sky (Jan 14, 2026) ↗ (Published report) Manufacturer release with stage photos referenced.
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Alex Lifeson: Fifty Something reunion tour: new rig gear
2026. Ampless: signature TONEX captures plus a Fractal FC-12, with a small board.
New in this era: Paul Cochrane Timmy, Tech 21 wah, Morley x Lerxst ATWAS volume/wah, TC Electronic Ditto X2 looper and 2 more
Source: Guitar World: Alex Lifeson's Rush reunion (Fifty Something) live rig ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Trey Anastasio: Trey: two Line 6 M5s now cover 90% of his effects
Trey said his board runs two Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modelers, one pre and one post, and that they handle '90 percent of the effects' he uses, after A/B testing them against his vintage Uni-Vibe and Mu-Tron.
Source: Guitar World: Why Trey Anastasio ditched vintage pedals for modelers (Nov 15, 2025) ↗ (Artist statement) Artist statement (Wong Notes podcast).
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Trey Anastasio: A second Dumble joins as backup (S/N 178)
By the end of the fall 2025 TAB tour, Trey was reported to run two Dumble ODS amps: S/N 100 as primary and S/N 178 (ex-Larry Carlton and Carlos Santana) as backup, with a Two-Rock TS-1 also tried as a backup.
Source: Trey's Guitar Rig: 2025 Fall TAB (Nov 14, 2025) ↗ (Community report) Single fan rig archive report.
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Trey Anastasio: Dumble ODS era (current, Summer 2026): new rig gear
Sept 2025 – Summer 2026. Dumble Overdrive Specials take over (s/n 100 from 9/13/25), into one Languedoc 2x12, with a Two-Rock-buffered effects loop holding Keeley Zoma/Rotary, Supa-Puss and the DM-2000.
New in this era: Languedoc Ocelot, Languedoc Koa 1.5, Ibanez Tube Screamer, Divided Drive and 7 more
Source: Trey's Guitar Rig (treysguitarrig.com): Fall 2025 TAB (Nov 14, 2025) ↗ (Rig archive) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Trey Anastasio: Amp change: Dumble Overdrive Special enters the rig
Dumble ODS S/N 100 was first used on stage in Birmingham, AL on Sept 13, 2025. Trey said John Mayer talked him into trying a Dumble and that he first played a borrowed one.
Source: Premier Guitar: Wong Notes podcast with Trey Anastasio ↗ (Artist statement) · Trey's Guitar Rig: 2025 Fall TAB ↗ (Community report) Artist statement plus a dated rig-archive report.
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Derek Trucks: A small side pedalboard with an octave fuzz
Fans reported a small pedalboard beside Derek on the summer 2025 tour, apparently with an octave fuzz used on 'Future Soul' and 'Gilded Splinters', plus an overdrive.
Source: r/tedeschitrucksband: Anyone know what's on Derek's pedalboard? (Aug 3, 2025) ↗ (Community report) Fan observation only; no tech or artist confirmation.
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Bob Weir: Sphere: the iso-chamber amp goes, a UA Ruby takes over
Weir said he dropped his iso-chamber guitar amp at Sphere and runs a Universal Audio Ruby (AC30-style) pedal, plus UA's 1176 compressor pedal and a little reverb.
Source: Guitar World: John Mayer & Bob Weir reflect on 10 years of Dead & Company ↗ (Artist statement) · JamBase: Mayer & Weir talk gear ahead of Sphere return ↗ (Published report) Artist statement.
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Brad Paisley: Current: cathode-biased amps: new rig gear
2025. No always-on compression; dimed Vox-style amps.
New in this era: Cathode-biased Vox-style amps, Fender Custom Shop 1967 'Lost Paisley' Telecaster
Source: MusicRadar: Brad Paisley on compression and slapback (2025) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Noel Gallagher: Oasis reunion tour: new rig gear
2025. His own Instagram photos, via Guitar Player.
New in this era: Marshall SV20C Studio Vintage, Hiwatt Custom 50, ZVEX Lo-Fi Loop Junky, SIB! Echodrive and 7 more
Source: Guitar Player: Noel Gallagher's Oasis reunion tour pedalboard and backline (2025) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Pete Townshend: The Who farewell tour: new pedal gear
2025. Tech Simon Law's rundown for Premier Guitar.
New in this era: T-Rex Replica delay, Boss OD-1 Over Drive, Demeter Compulator
Source: Premier Guitar: The Who Rig Rundown, farewell tour (Sep 2025) ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Brendan Bayliss: 2025: new rig gear
2025.
New in this era: PRS Mark Tremonti Signature 'Miss Lucy', PRS McCarty, Morley 20/20 Bad Horsie, Mesa/Boogie Lone Star + Oldfield head
Source: Premier Guitar Rig Rundown: Umphrey's McGee (May 2025) ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Jake Cinninger: 2025: Comanche + Schroeder/Oldfield: new rig gear
2025.
New in this era: G&L Comanche, Banzai Cold Fusion, Fuchs Royal Plush, Mesa 5-Band EQ, Radial Tonebone Hot British / MXR Distortion III / Sarno Earth Drive, Schroeder head and 1 more
Source: Premier Guitar Rig Rundown: Umphrey's McGee (May 2025) ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Derek Trucks: Klon-style drive into the Alessandro, TS9 into the Super
Answering a fan, crew member Bobby Tis said Derek's two amps have separate input chains with no A/B switch: a TS9 into the Super Reverb and a Klon or Klon-style drive into the Alessandro he plays most of the show.
Source: r/tedeschitrucksband: Derek Trucks recent guitar rig? (Mar 11, 2024) ↗ (Community report) Crew answer relayed secondhand by a fan from the band's app.
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Rick Mitarotonda: From Mesa to a stereo pair of '65 Deluxe Reverbs
Rick was reported running two Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb combos in stereo (speakers apparently swapped) in place of his earlier Mesa/Boogie setup.
Source: Equipboard: Rick Mitarotonda ↗ (Community report) · r/GoosetheBand: Close up of Rick's rig (Feb 14, 2025) ↗ (Community report) Seen in Goose's own Capitol Theatre 2024 video per Equipboard, and in fan reports; speaker details unconfirmed.
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John Mayer: Solo world tour (Europe/Asia): new rig gear
2024. Show-by-show fan log from the 2024 solo dates: a wall of Martins, a National 12-string, and refined A/B/C boards.
New in this era: Martin Custom Shop OM flamed koa cutaway, Martin OM-45 John Mayer 20th Anniversary, Martin OM-28JM #83 and #48, Martin D-45 and 6 more
Source: JohnMayer fan forum (Tapatalk): John Mayer Gear 2024 (show-by-show log) ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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John Mayer: Dead & Co at the Sphere: new rig gear
2024–2025. Tube amps onstage, cabs in shipping-crate iso boxes on the loading dock; 'Dead Spec' Silver Sky.
New in this era: PRS Silver Sky 'Dead Spec', PRS McCarty 594, Dumble Small Special / Overdrive Special, Dumble-modded Bandmaster + Fender Twin and 21 more
Source: Guitar World: John Mayer & Bob Weir on 10 years of Dead & Company (2025) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Slash: S.E.R.P.E.N.T. / Blues Ball Band: new rig gear
2024. Magnatones and his first pedalboard since the '80s.
New in this era: Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V, 1986 Gibson Les Paul Standard, Dunlop Cry Baby, MXR CAE Boost/Line Driver and 5 more
Source: Premier Guitar: Slash's Blues Ball Band Rig Rundown (Jul 2024) ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Cory Wong: Fearless Flyers / Quad Cortex: new pedal gear
2024. Into a Neural DSP Quad Cortex.
New in this era: Wampler Cory Wong Compressor, Hotone Wong Press
Source: Premier Guitar: Fearless Flyers Rig Rundown (Nov 2024) ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Jerry Cantrell: Brighten solo tour: new rig gear
2024. Bogner Fish rack and his signature MXR/Dunlop boxes.
New in this era: Gibson Flying V, Dunlop Jerry Cantrell Firefly Cry Baby, MXR Jerry Cantrell Firefly Talk Box, Ibanez TS808HW and 2 more
Source: Premier Guitar: Jerry Cantrell Rig Rundown [2024] ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Mark Tremonti: Creed reunion tour: new pedal gear
2024. Two MT 100s and a Boss SDE-3000EVH.
New in this era: Boss SDE-3000EVH
Source: Guitar Player: Mark Tremonti's 2024 Creed live rig ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Mike Gordon: Serek + in-ears: new bass gear
2024. Fan thread on his 2024 rig video.
New in this era: Serek bass
Source: TalkBass thread on Mike Gordon's 2024 rig video ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Rick Mitarotonda: Guitar swap: a Greg DeLuis custom replaces the PRS Hollowbody II
Rick debuted a Greg DeLuis custom build in San Diego, which became his main guitar, with the PRS Hollowbody II as backup. Rick confirmed DeLuis gave him the guitar in 2023 and he's played it since.
Source: Guitar Player: Rick Mitarotonda interview ↗ (Artist statement) · r/GoosetheBand: Rick rig update (Sept 2023) ↗ (Community report) Artist statement; the debut date comes from a fan report.
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Julian Lage: PG pedalboard clip (2023): new guitar gear
2023. Gear named on camera in the video (published 2023-01-31).
New in this era: 1954 Fender Telecaster
Source: Artist video (rig rundown): Julian Lage's Pedalboard (Premier Guitar, 2023-01-31) ↗ (Artist video (rig rundown)) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Julian Lage: PG Rig Rundown (2023): new rig gear
2023. Gear named on camera in the video (published 2023-01-25).
New in this era: Fender Deluxe, 1955 Gibson Les Paul
Source: Artist video (rig rundown): Julian Lage Rig Rundown Guitar Gear Tour (Premier Guitar, 2023-01-25) ↗ (Artist video (rig rundown)) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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John Mayer: Solo acoustic tour: new rig gear
2023. Three boards for seated acoustic, standing acoustic and electric segments: a newcomer Eventide H90 and Boss RC-500s alongside the classic TS10/Klon core.
New in this era: Martin Custom Shop 00-28K 14-fret flamed koa, Martin double-neck, Martin 12-string, Martin OMJM signature and 12 more
Source: Guitar.com: John Mayer's three solo-tour pedalboards (Mar 2023) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Billy Strings: Arena era (2023): new pedal gear
2023. Martin D-28s, a Kemper, and a giant board.
New in this era: Electro-Harmonix Micro POG, MXR Bass Envelope Filter, Boss DD-8, Chase Bliss Wombtone
Source: Premier Guitar: Billy Strings Rig Rundown [2023] ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Bob Weir: UA Ruby era (Final Tour 2023, Sphere): new pedal gear
2023–2025. Weir ditched the iso-booth amp for a UA Ruby (AC30 model) plus a 1176 pedal and a touch of reverb.
New in this era: Universal Audio Ruby, Universal Audio 1176 Studio Compressor
Source: Guitar World: John Mayer & Bob Weir on 10 years of Dead & Company (2025) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Mark Tremonti: Alter Bridge (Pawns & Kings tour): new rig gear
2023. Signature PRS MT 100 heads into Mesa 4x12s.
New in this era: PRS MT 100, Morley Mark Tremonti wah, Boss OC-5 Octave
Source: Premier Guitar Rig Rundown: Alter Bridge (2023) ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Rick Mitarotonda: DeLuis Empress era: new guitar gear
2023–present.
New in this era: Greg DeLuis 'Empress' custom
Source: Guitar Player: Rick Mitarotonda interview (2025) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Tom Hamilton: JRAD 2023: new rig gear
2023.
New in this era: Custom Lotto guitar, 1965 Fender Super Reverb, Ibanez TS-9 + NoiseKick Custom Dual Drive, TC Flashback X4 + Boss DD-5 and 1 more
Source: Ryan Storm (fan rig tour video, with Tom): Tom Hamilton JRAD, Jun 2023 ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Trevor Weekz: Bag End powered rig: new rig gear
2023.
New in this era: Elrick Gold Series bolt-on 5-string, EHX Big Muff Pi, Panda Future Impact v3
Source: Bass Magazine: Trevor Weekz, Gettin' Down with Goose (May 2023) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Marty Stuart: Altitude: new rig gear
2023. A hot-rodded '70s silverface Deluxe and a Radial PB-1 booster.
New in this era: Fender Deluxe Reverb, '70s silverface, Radial BigShot PB-1 Power Booster
Source: Guitar World: Marty Stuart on Altitude (2023) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Trey Anastasio: Single Trainwreck + wet rack: new rig gear
2022–2024. One Trainwreck into a 1x12 Bruno with a dedicated wet rack (Bricasti reverb, Lexicon delay, Fryette power amp) in 2022; pared down in 2023; Summer 2024 brings back the Mark III, Komets and the old Languedoc cabs.
New in this era: Languedoc Koa 1, Languedoc Koa 2, EHX POG2 + Key 9, Mu-Tron 3 Envelope Filter and 3 more
Source: Trey's Guitar Rig (treysguitarrig.com): Spring/Summer 2022 (Jul 14, 2022) ↗ (Rig archive) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Joe Bonamassa: Time Clocks tour (Ryman 2022): new rig gear
2022. Vintage grails into Dumbles and Silver Jubilees.
New in this era: 1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard, 1955 Fender Stratocaster, 1968 Fender Telecaster Thinline, Dunlop Cry Baby Wah and 7 more
Source: Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown: Joe Bonamassa [2022] ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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John Mayer: Sob Rock tour: new guitar gear
2022. SE Silver Skys in bright finishes, a compact spare board, and side gigs on a McCarty 594 and a Jackson.
New in this era: PRS SE Silver Sky, PRS McCarty 594 'Honey', Custom Shop Jackson SL-1
Source: Equipboard (crowd-sourced): gear used on Sob Rock ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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John Mayer: Dead & Company 2022: new rig gear
2022. Full 21-pedal 'Trailer Trash' board brought to the 2022 Dead & Co run, into the Dumble Overdrive Special.
New in this era: PRS Silver Sky, Xotic XW-1 Wah, Xotic Super Clean Buffer, JHS 'mystery' pedal and 20 more
Source: Guitar World: John Mayer's 2022 Dead & Company rig (Jul 2022) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Dave Mustaine: 2022 tour: power and routing: new amp gear
2022. Same Premier Guitar rundown as his Quad Cortex entry.
New in this era: Seymour Duncan PowerStage 700
Source: Premier Guitar: Megadeth Rig Rundown ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Eric Krasno: 2022 touring board: new pedal gear
2022. Board built by Vntage Tone for his solo tour.
New in this era: Eventide H9, MXR Super Badass Variac Fuzz, Analog Man King of Tone, Godvibe and 3 more
Source: Guitar World Pedalpocalypse: Eric Krasno's three pedals ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Marcus King: El Dorado tour (2022): new rig gear
2022. ES-345 into Orange MK Ultra.
New in this era: 1962 Gibson ES-345, 1962 Fender Strat, Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, Dunlop Rotovibe and 2 more
Source: Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown: Marcus King [2022] ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Mihali: 2022: Double Dreamer: new pedal gear
2022.
New in this era: Jam Pedals Double Dreamer
Source: Goldmine: Twiddle interview (Aug 2022) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Trevor Weekz: Elrick + Bergantino: new rig gear
2022.
New in this era: Elrick Gold Series e-volution 5-string, Panda Future Impact I, Aguilar Filter Twin, DigiTech Meatbox and 3 more
Source: Ryan Storm (fan rig breakdown, with crew): Trevor Weekz, Mar 2022 ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Trey Anastasio: 2021 wet/dry: Trainwreck 'Jan Marie' + the 4.0: new rig gear
2021. A Trainwreck Express ('Jan Marie') into a Bruno 2x12 dry cab, with a Komet K60 re-amping the wet side (Keeley Eccos) into a mic'd 12" wedge; the Languedoc '4.0' debuts with Phish.
New in this era: Languedoc '4.0', EHX POG2, EHX Key 9, CAE Wah and 7 more
Source: Trey's Guitar Rig (treysguitarrig.com): Summer 2021 (Jul 28, 2021) ↗ (Rig archive) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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John Mayer: Dead & Co 2021: new rig gear
2021. A 16-pedal board in front of a Dumble Overdrive Special, documented by fan sleuths.
New in this era: PRS Super Eagle + Silver Sky, Dumble Overdrive Special, Xotic XW-1 wah, 29 Pedals EUNA and 11 more
Source: Guitar World: John Mayer's 2021 Dead & Company pedalboard (Aug 2021) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Brent Mason: Live rig: new rig gear
2021. The '67 Tele, his Fender signature and a Jeff Himes-modded Super Reverb.
New in this era: Fender Brent Mason Signature Telecaster, Fender Super Reverb, early '70s, Fender Twin Reverb, 1964
Source: Premier Guitar Rig Rundown: Brent Mason (2021) ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Scott Murawski: SG + C4 Synth: new rig gear
2021.
New in this era: Gibson SG, Travis Bean, Source Audio C4 Synth
Source: Hooked on Creek podcast transcript: Scott Murawski (Oct 2021) ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Angus Young: Power Up era: new amp gear
2020–2025. Tech Trace Foster: no pedalboard, an SG into cranked Marshalls.
New in this era: Marshall stacks
Source: MusicRadar: Trace Foster on Angus Young's 12 Marshall stacks ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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John Mayer: Sob Rock (the record): new rig gear
2020–2021. An imagined-1988 record: a pink Silver Sky through a Dumble, a DI and an old Fender blended as one amp, plus a Fractal and a Ross Phaser.
New in this era: PRS Silver Sky 'Roxy Pink', Dumble + DI + old Fender combo, Ross Phaser, J. Rockett Jeff Archer and 1 more
Source: Guitar World: John Mayer Sob Rock interview (2021) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Mike Campbell: The Dirty Knobs: new rig gear
2020–present. A 1959 Les Paul and a 1956 B-Bender Tele through an Ampeg Rocket.
New in this era: Gibson Les Paul Standard, 1959, Ampeg Rocket, Fender Telecaster, 1956, Way Huge Camel Toe MK II and 1 more
Source: Premier Guitar: Mike Campbell's Dirty Work ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Adam Jones: Fear Inoculum: new rig gear
2019. Producer Joe Barresi: Bogner, Rivera, a Diezel and a stereo Leslie.
New in this era: Bogner Uberschall, Rivera Knucklehead, Leslie cabinet, SoloDallas Schaffer replica
Source: Guitar World: Joe Barresi on Adam Jones' Fear Inoculum tone ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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John Mayer: Dead & Co 2018: three Deluxe Reverbs: new rig gear
2018. Pit photos from Hartford 6/13/18.
New in this era: PRS Super Eagle, PRS Silver 594, Klon Centaur + Ibanez TS-10, EHX Q-Tron+ / Boss OC-3 and 2 more
Source: The Tone Geek (fan pit photos): Dead & Company, Hartford 6/13/18 ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Nigel Hendroff: Reverb interview (2017): new rig gear
2017. Gear named on camera in the video (published 2017-02-07).
New in this era: Jackson Audio Prism, Mulholland Drive, Strymon BigSky, Eventide H9 and 1 more
Source: Artist video (rig rundown): Nigel Hendroff Breaks Down His Stereo Pedalboard | Reverb Interview (Reverb, 2017-02-07) ↗ (Artist video (rig rundown)) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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John Mayer: Dead & Co 2017: PRS J-Mod + Dumbles: new rig gear
2017. Dry/wet boards tied by a CAE switcher, PRS J-Mod 100; Dumbleland and Steel String Singer at some shows.
New in this era: Klon Centaur, Ibanez TS-10, EHX Q-Tron+ / Boss OC-3 / DryBell Vibe Machine, Way Huge Aqua-Puss / Strymon TimeLine / Mobius and 3 more
Source: The Tone Geek (fan compilation): Dead & Company 2017 tour ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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John Mayer: The Search for Everything tour: new rig gear
2017. Two-board 'dry' and 'wet' setup tied together by a CAE/Bradshaw switcher; J-MOD 100 for full band, Steel String Singers for the Trio sets.
New in this era: Keeley Katana Clean Boost, EHX Q-Tron+, EHX POG2, Boss OC-3 and 22 more
Source: The Tone Geek (fan blog): 2017 Search for Everything tour rig ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Vince Gill: Eagles: new guitar gear
2017–2023. Les Pauls, Strats, an Italian Esquire and Martins; the Tele for one or two songs.
New in this era: Gibson Les Paul, Gibson Les Paul Junior, Esquire, Martin acoustics
Source: Guitar World: Vince Gill on the Eagles and vintage gear ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Trey Anastasio: 2017 Komet / Klon overhaul: new rig gear
Dec 2016 – Dec 2017. NYE 2016-17 brings two Trainwreck-designed Komet 60s, Bruno cabs, a Klon and TS-808s; Summer 2017 adds Komet Ambikabs and Eventide Space, and Bradshaw rebuilds the CAE rig around an RST-24 in December 2017.
New in this era: Languedoc Koa #1, CAE RST-24 controller, Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer, Klon Centaur and 8 more
Source: Trey's Guitar Rig (treysguitarrig.com): NYE 2016-17 MSG (Dec 22, 2016) ↗ (Rig archive) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Bob Weir: Dead & Co: stereo Fat Jimmy rig: new rig gear
2016. A custom stereo EL84 Fat Jimmy rig built for the 2016 summer tour.
New in this era: Parker Fly, Fat Jimmy custom stereo FAT JAC15
Source: Rolling Stone: Dead & Company backstage, summer 2016 opener ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Trey Anastasio: Leslie G-37 and Tru-Tron era: new rig gear
2015–mid 2016. The vintage Leslie is replaced by a Leslie G-37, and envelope/octave pedals (Tru-Tron 3x, OC-2) join the Mark III/Shiva rig; the Deluxe Reverb returns unmic'd in 2016.
New in this era: Languedoc Koa, Languedoc Blonde No. 2, Boss OC-2 Octave, Beigel Tru-Tron 3x and 4 more
Source: Trey's Guitar Rig (treysguitarrig.com): Summer Tour 2015 (Jul 21, 2015) ↗ (Rig archive) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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John Mayer: Super Eagle, Silver Sky and the J-MOD: new rig gear
2015–2019. The PRS turn: Super Eagle for the Dead, the J-MOD amp, the Silver Sky launch and an Axe-Fx cameo.
New in this era: PRS Super Eagle, PRS Super Eagle run, PRS Silver Sky, PRS J-MOD 100 and 2 more
Source: GroundGuitar (gear archive): John Mayer's guitars, amps and gear ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Keith Richards: Crosseyed Heart studio rig: new amp gear
2015. Tech Pierre de Beauport to Guitar World.
New in this era: Tweed Fender Champ, Tweed Fender Harvard 'One Love', Watkins Joker
Source: Guitar World: Keith Richards' guitar tech reveals Keef's studio rig (Apr 2019) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Pete Townshend: The Who live rig (2015): new amp gear
2015. Backline documented by Guitar.com with tech Alan Rogan and Tim Myer.
New in this era: Fender Vibro-King, Fender Vibrolux Reverb
Source: Guitar.com: Under the microscope, Pete Townshend's live rig (Oct 2015) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Oteil Burbridge: Dead & Company: new rig gear
2015–2025. Six-strings from Modulus, Fodera and Sandberg into Epifani.
New in this era: Modulus 'Ankh' bass, Modulus Quantum 6 semi-hollow, Fodera Signature Monarch 6-string, Sandberg California 6-string and 3 more
Source: Oteil Burbridge official site: My Gear ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Carlos Santana: Ryman Auditorium rig: new amp gear
2014. Tech Ed Adair's 2014 Premier Guitar rundown.
New in this era: Mesa/Boogie original snakeskin 100W, Dumble Overdrive Reverb, Bludotone Universal Tone heads
Source: Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown: Carlos Santana (Apr 2014) ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Bob Weir: RatDog / Furthur era: new guitar gear
c. 2000s–2014. Stereo Mesa power amps with stage Vox cabs and a DI to the house.
New in this era: Modulus G3FH, 1956 Fender Telecaster
Source: UberProAudio (aggregator): Bob Weir gear ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Jonny Buckland: Ghost Stories → Music of the Spheres: new rig gear
2014–present. Community-reported; unconfirmed. Crowd-sourced: Strymon ambience, Nash JM-63 and small Fender/Silvertone amps.
New in this era: Nash JM-63, Silvertone Twin Twelve, Strymon Timeline, Strymon BigSky
Source: Equipboard (crowd-sourced): Jonny Buckland's gear ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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James Hetfield: 'Papa Het' analog rack: new amp gear
1990s–2013. The touring rack MESA/Boogie documented in 2011 (and which tech Chad Zaemisch says was retired after Antarctica, Dec 2013).
New in this era: Mesa/Boogie 2:90 power amp, Diezel heads, Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Source: MESA/Boogie Amplitudes: Metallica Live Rigs (Nov 2011) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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James Hetfield: Fractal era (Antarctica onward, incl. M72): new amp gear
2013–present. After the Dec 2013 Freeze 'Em All show the analog racks were replaced by Axe-Fx units loaded with his Mesa + Diezel blend and JC-120 cleans.
New in this era: Mesa/Boogie 2:Ninety power amps
Source: Guitar Player: Hetfield & Hammett on their guitar rigs ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Mark Knopfler: Privateering / Tracker tours: new rig gear
2013–2015. Boutique heads switched leap-frog by tech Glenn Saggers, a Tone King for cleans and a tweed Bassman for slide (per keyboardist Guy Fletcher's tour diary).
New in this era: Reinhardt Talyn, Komet Linda, Tone King Imperial, Fender Bassman, 1959 and 3 more
Source: MK-Guitar.com fan archive: Knopfler's rig on the 2015 Tracker tour (from Guy Fletcher's tour diary) ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Kerry King: Slayer Rig Rundown: new rig gear
2013. B.C. Rich KKV with EMGs, signature Marshalls and a Zakk Wylde wah.
New in this era: B.C. Rich KKV, Marshall JCM800 2203KK signature, MXR Flanger
Source: Premier Guitar Rig Rundown: Slayer ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Mike Campbell: Heartbreakers tour rig: new rig gear
2013. Tech Steve Winstead's rundown: vintage Teles, Rickenbacker 12s, a Princeton and a tweed Deluxe.
New in this era: Rickenbacker 12-string, Gretsch 6186 Clipper, Gibson SG, mid-'60s, Fender Princeton, 1963 and 4 more
Source: Premier Guitar Rig Rundown: Mike Campbell (2013) ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Joe Perry: Global Warming tour: new pedal gear
2012. Joe Perry's rack drawer, per tech Trace Foster.
New in this era: Klon Centaur, Duesenberg Gold Boost, Option 5 Destination Bump Boost, TC Electronic Vortex flanger and 3 more
Source: Premier Guitar Rig Rundown: Aerosmith's Joe Perry and Brad Whitford (2012) ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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John Mayer: Born and Raised / Paradise Valley: new rig gear
2012–2014. Laurel Canyon Americana and JJ Cale grooves: the '64 Strat takes over the stage, a small-bodied Martin, and loop tricks for 'Paper Doll'.
New in this era: Fender Stratocaster, 1964, Martin 00-45SC John Mayer, Slide parts, Pete Cornish TES and 10 more
Source: GroundGuitar (gear archive): John Mayer's guitars, amps and gear ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Steve Vai: Amps (same PG rundown): new rig gear
2012. Amps and board experiments from the Harmony Hut rundown.
New in this era: Carvin Legacy signature amps, Red Witch Titan Delay, Red Witch Medusa Chorus
Source: Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown: Steve Vai ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Brad Whitford: Global Warming tour: new rig gear
2012. Whitford's amps and board from the same Premier Guitar rundown.
New in this era: PRS amp, 3 Monkeys amps, Mojo Hand Rook, Pigtronix Philosopher's Rock and 6 more
Source: Premier Guitar Rig Rundown: Aerosmith's Joe Perry and Brad Whitford (2012) ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Kirk Hammett: Mesa rack era: new amp gear
2011. Rackmount Dual Rectifiers.
New in this era: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
Source: MESA/Boogie Amplitudes: Metallica Live Rigs (Nov 2011) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Yngwie Malmsteen: Relentless tour: new rig gear
2011. Premier Guitar Rig Rundown.
New in this era: Marshall YJM100 heads, Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor, Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble, Roland analog echo and 2 more
Source: Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown: Yngwie Malmsteen (Relentless tour, 2011) ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Alex Lifeson: Time Machine / Clockwork Angels: new rig gear
2010–2015. Hughes & Kettner signature heads on the Time Machine tour; a Silver Jubilee on Clockwork Angels that became the Lerxst Omega.
New in this era: Hughes & Kettner TriAmp MKII Alex Lifeson Signature, Hughes & Kettner Coreblade, Gibson Les Paul Axcess Alex Lifeson, Marshall Silver Jubilee and 1 more
Source: Premier Guitar Rig Rundown: Rush's Alex Lifeson (Time Machine tour, 2011) ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Trey Anastasio: Phish 3.0: Mark III returns: new rig gear
2009–2014. The reunion rig goes back to the Mesa Mark III and Languedoc cabinets, with a TC Nova Repeater, Koa 2, the Ocedoc (8/5/10) and Ocelot, and later a Bogner Shiva and Victoria Reverberato.
New in this era: Languedoc Ocelot, Languedoc Ocedoc, Ibanez Tube Screamer, Ross Compressor and 6 more
Source: Trey's Guitar Rig (treysguitarrig.com): NYE 2009-10 Miami (Dec 31, 2009) ↗ (Rig archive) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Brad Paisley: Live gearbox: new rig gear
2009. From Premier Guitar's 2009 'Brad's Live Gearbox' list and interview.
New in this era: Dr. Z Remedy, Dr. Z Z-Wreck, Vox AC30, Bruno Underground 30 and 6 more
Source: Premier Guitar: Brad Paisley: Proud Gearhead (Oct 2009) ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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John Mayer: Battle Studies tour (Rig Rundown, 2010): new rig gear
2009–2010. Rene Martinez's 2010 Tinley Park walkthrough plus Mayer's own Battle Studies interview: Two-Rock signatures and a Steel String Singer, Klon joins the drive section.
New in this era: Dumble Steel String Singer, Boss GE-7 Equalizer, Ibanez TS-10 Tube Screamer Classic, Klon Centaur and 14 more
Source: Premier Guitar Rig Rundown: John Mayer (Sep 2010) ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Mark Tremonti: Creed reunion: new rig gear
2009–2012. Dual Rectifiers and '65 Twin reissues, run with an Axe-Fx II.
New in this era: Fender '65 Twin Reverb reissues, Voodoo Lab V-Rock, Fractal Axe-Fx II, Ibanez TS808HW
Source: Premier Guitar Rig Rundown: Creed's Mark Tremonti ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Phil Lesh: Ritter, Eden and Fare Thee Well: new rig gear
2009–2015. Ritter Jupiter 6-strings and Eden World Tour heads; a small MXR/Bearfoot board for Fare Thee Well.
New in this era: Ritter Jupiter 6-string, Alembic lighter 6-string, Eden World Tour heads, MXR Bass Octave Deluxe and 4 more
Source: Jam Buzz: Phil Lesh bass gear guide (2018) ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Jonny Buckland: Viva la Vida / Mylo Xyloto: new rig gear
2008–2012. Community-reported; unconfirmed. Crowd-sourced: a '74 Les Paul Deluxe, vintage Rat and DL4 era, Strats giving way to Teles.
New in this era: Gibson Les Paul Deluxe, 1974, ProCo Rat, Line 6 DL4, Ibanez TS9
Source: Equipboard (crowd-sourced): Jonny Buckland's gear ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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John Mayer: Continuum (record and tour): new rig gear
2006–2008. Black1 as the soul of the album; on tour, the first Bob Bradshaw rack with Katanas out front and Two-Rock and Dumble amps.
New in this era: Black1 on Continuum, Gibson L-5, Marshall Bluesbreaker combo, Fender Super Reverb and 8 more
Source: JohnMayer fan forum (Tapatalk): Rig Reports part 1, Continuum ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Zakk Wylde: Black Label Society (Shot to Hell): new rig gear
2006. Signature JCM800s, Bullseye/Vertigo LPs and a Jazz Chorus for cleans.
New in this era: Marshall JCM800 signature heads, Roland Jazz Chorus, Gibson Les Paul 'Vertigo'
Source: Premier Guitar: No Rest for the Wylde (2006) ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Brad Paisley: Time Well Wasted sessions: new rig gear
2005. A 52/57 Tele and Crook 'Buckocaster' into Dr. Z ES RX and the '62 AC30.
New in this era: Crook 'Buckocaster', Dr. Z ES RX, Fender Stratocaster, 1961, Boss DD-2
Source: Ask Zac (Zac Childs with Chad Weaver): Time Well Wasted gear notes ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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John Mayer: John Mayer Trio / Try!: new rig gear
2005–2006. Pino Palladino and Steve Jordan, a small Pedaltrain board and clean Two-Rocks, Vibroverb and Dumble blended together.
New in this era: Fender John Mayer Signature Stratocaster, Fender Stratocaster, 1964, Real McCoy Custom RMC wah, Boss TU-2 tuner and 10 more
Source: Guitar World: How John Mayer conquered the world (career feature) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Paul McCartney: 2005 US tour bass rig: new rig gear
2005. Bass Player, Oct 2005.
New in this era: Mesa/Boogie Bass 400+, Boss TU-12 tuner
Source: Bass Player interview with Paul McCartney, Oct 2005 (archived by The Paul McCartney Project) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Mark Knopfler: Solo studio guitars (Privateering era): new guitar gear
2004–2012. Vintage Guitar's photo captions from the Privateering interview.
New in this era: Fender Stratocaster, 1954, Gibson Les Paul Standard, 1958, Martin D-18, 1935, Danelectro DC, 1963 and 1 more
Source: Vintage Guitar: Mark Knopfler interview (Privateering, 2012) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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The Edge: How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb: new guitar gear
2004–2005. A blue '60s Tele with a Bigsby on the 'Vertigo' demo, plus an old J-200.
New in this era: Fender Telecaster, '60s, Gibson J-200
Source: Guitar World: The Edge on the Memory Man and early U2 ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Trey Anastasio: Phish 2.0: Bruno cab and Koa 2: new rig gear
2003–2004. After the hiatus: twin Deluxe Reverbs into a Bruno cabinet with a Leslie, Goff Trek Leslie control, and Koa 2 by Coventry.
New in this era: Languedoc Koa #2, Goff Trek Leslie controller, Fender Deluxe Reverb
Source: Trey's Guitar Rig (treysguitarrig.com): IT Festival 2003 (Aug 3, 2003) ↗ (Rig archive) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Brad Paisley: Mud on the Tires sessions: new rig gear
2003. Tech Zac Childs' notes: Crook Teles and the '68 Paisley into a '62 AC30 and Dr. Z Z-28.
New in this era: Crook Paisley Tele, Fender Telecaster, 1968 Paisley, Boss CS-2 Compressor, Gretsch Country Gentleman, 1961 and 1 more
Source: Ask Zac (Paisley's former tech Zac Childs): Mud on the Tires gear notes ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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John Mayer: Heavier Things: new rig gear
2003–2004. Black1 on the album cover, the first Martin signature, René Martinez on guitar tech, and the hunt for a Dumble that led to Two-Rock.
New in this era: Fender Custom Shop Black1 Stratocaster, Black1 details, Fender Monterey Stratocaster, Martin OM-28JM and 4 more
Source: Guitar World / Total Guitar: John Mayer's guitars and gear, era by era (Aug 2025) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Jonny Buckland: A Rush of Blood to the Head / Twisted Logic: new rig gear
2002–2005. Three Hot Rod DeVilles, a thinline Tele with humbuckers and a Mike Hill-built board.
New in this era: Fender Hot Rod DeVille 2x12, Fender Telecaster Thinline, 1974, Fender Jazzmaster, '60s, Gibson ES-335, early '60s and 7 more
Source: ShowMeHowToPlay: Coldplay's guitar tech Matt McGinn on Jonny Buckland's gear ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Eric Clapton: Reptile to the 2004 world tour: new rig gear
2001–2004. Tweed Twin copies, Vibro-Kings, then Cornell Custom 80s; still no overdrive pedal.
New in this era: Fender tweed Twin copies, Fender Vibro-King 3x10 + Custom Shop 2x12 extension, Marshall JCM800 1959 head, Cornell Eric Clapton Custom 80 and 3 more
Source: Where's Eric! (fan site): Clapton's guitar, amp and equipment set-up 1963-2014 ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Trey Anastasio: Dual Deluxe Reverbs + Boomerang loops: new rig gear
Late 1998 – 2000. Post-Island Tour: two blackface Deluxe Reverbs, a Boomerang looper (joined Fall 1998), the Mark III re-used to power the Leslie, and the AN1x synth/loop rig.
New in this era: Dunlop Cry Baby Wah, Boomerang Phrase Sampler, Mesa/Boogie Mark III
Source: Trey's Guitar Rig (treysguitarrig.com): Summer 2000 (Jul 1, 2000) ↗ (Rig archive) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Trey Anastasio: '97–98 cow funk: Deluxe Reverb + Koa #1: new rig gear
Nov 1997 – Apr 1998. Fall '97 to the Island Tour: Koa #1 into a modified blackface Deluxe Reverb (primary from 11/13/97), with the CAE preamp as backup and a rotating speaker. Item list is the NYE 1997-98 MSG snapshot.
New in this era: Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer, Ross Compressor, Cry Baby Wah, Fender Blackface Deluxe Reverb
Source: Trey's Guitar Rig (treysguitarrig.com): New Year's Eve 1997-98 (Dec 31, 1997) ↗ (Rig archive) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Mike Gordon: Modulus Q5 + CAE rack: new rig gear
1997–2000. Modulus Quantum 5 from Feb 1997; Bradshaw RS-10/4x4 switching; SWR then Eden.
New in this era: Modulus Quantum 5, Lovetone Meatball, SWR SM-900 + Goliath 4x10 / Big Ben 2x18, Eden WT-800 + D410-XLT
Source: Phish.net FAQ: Mike's bass (fan archive citing Bass Player) ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Trey Anastasio: Groove Tubes Dual 75 / Bradshaw preamp era: new rig gear
1995–1996. The Boogie is retired: a CAE/Bradshaw 3-channel preamp into a Groove Tubes Dual 75 power amp, the Black Cat Vibe and CAE Tremolo, and (from 1996) Koa #1.
New in this era: Languedoc Koa #1, DigiTech Whammy II, Dunlop Cry Baby Wah, Groove Tubes Dual 75 power amp
Source: Trey's Guitar Rig (treysguitarrig.com): 1995 (Dec 31, 1995) ↗ (Rig archive) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Bob Weir: Modulus + MIDI years: new guitar gear
mid-1980s–1995. Lightweight graphite Modulus guitars and MIDI through the last Dead tours.
New in this era: Modulus Blackknife, Casio PG-380
Source: Reverb News: The Gear of the Grateful Dead ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Phil Lesh: Modulus 6-string + Meyer: new bass gear
1980s–1995. Six-string Modulus graphite basses with Meyer cabinets and a CP-10 parametric EQ.
New in this era: Modulus Graphite 6-string
Source: Premier Guitar: Remembering Phil Lesh (2024) ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Trey Anastasio: '94 Bradshaw rack: new pedal gear
1994. Bob Bradshaw's Custom Audio Electronics MIDI rack arrives (debut April 1994 per treysrigs): RS-10 floor controller, 4x4 loop switchers and the DM-2000, still driving the Mark III.
New in this era: CAE RS-10 MIDI controller
Source: Trey's Guitar Rig (treysguitarrig.com): 1994 (Jul 8, 1994) ↗ (Rig archive) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Eric Clapton: From the Cradle / mid-'90s blues: new rig gear
1994–1995. Straight into amps: a Soldano for overdrive, old Fenders, and archtops galore.
New in this era: Soldano SLO-100, Gibson ES-335, Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Strat, Fender Twin / Champ / silverface Deluxe / blonde Showman
Source: Where's Eric! (fan site): Clapton's guitar, amp and equipment set-up 1963-2014 ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Alex Lifeson: Counterparts / Test for Echo: new rig gear
1993–1996. Back to Marshalls and a Les Paul Custom, tuned down to D.
New in this era: Gibson Les Paul Custom, Godin Acousti-Caster, Marshall JCM800 + two 30th Anniversary heads
Source: Guitar World (Nov 1996 archive): Alex Lifeson breaks down 11 Rush tracks ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Eddie Van Halen: Signature-guitar years: new guitar gear
1991–2000s. Music Man EVH, then the Peavey Wolfgang.
New in this era: Ernie Ball/Music Man EVH, Peavey EVH Wolfgang, Steinberger GL2T
Source: Wikipedia: Eddie Van Halen ↗ (Wikipedia) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Kirk Hammett: Metallica (Black Album) / Load: new rig gear
1991–1996. Community-reported; unconfirmed. Racks of Mesa TriAxis preamps, a Bradshaw switching system, later Marshall JMP-1.
New in this era: Mesa/Boogie TriAxis preamps, Mesa/Boogie Mark IV, Marshall JMP-1 preamp, Mesa/Boogie Strategy 400 power amp and 1 more
Source: Encyclopedia Metallica (fan archive): Kirk Hammett equipment by album ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Mark Knopfler: On Every Street tour: new rig gear
1991–1992. Per tech Ron Eve's settings chart: two Soldano SLO-100s run leap-frog style, preamps switched song by song into stereo Marshall cabs.
New in this era: Soldano SLO-100 heads, Dunlop Cry Baby, Pensa-Suhr MK1
Source: MK-Guitar.com fan archive: Knopfler's amp/effect settings, On Every Street tour (tech Ron Eve's chart) ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Zakk Wylde: No More Tears (Ozzy): new rig gear
1991. Les Paul Custom with EMG 81s into JCM800 2203s with 6550s.
New in this era: Gibson Les Paul Custom, 1981, Marshall JCM800 2203, Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive, Boss CH-1 Super Chorus and 1 more
Source: Guitar World: Zakk Wylde's tone on No More Tears ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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James Burton: Fender signature era: new guitar gear
1991–present. Three-pickup, five-way paisley-flame signature Teles.
New in this era: Fender James Burton Telecaster
Source: James Burton official site: 2007 interview ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Dimebag Darrell: Pantera live/studio rig: new rig gear
1990–2003. Guitar World and tech Grady Champion.
New in this era: Randall Century 200, DigiTech Whammy, MXR Six-Band Graphic EQ, Mesa/Boogie Mark IV
Source: Guitar World: Dimebag Darrell's gear in depth (Nov 2022) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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James Hetfield: The Black Album sessions: new rig gear
1990–1991. Studio chain per Guitar.com: Boogie Mark II plus producer Bob Rock's José-modded Marshall, with outboard EQ and compression in the loop.
New in this era: Bob Rock's José-modded Marshall, Danelectro / Jerry Jones baritone
Source: Guitar.com: The gear used on Metallica's Black Album ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Jerry Garcia: Rosebud + MIDI, in-ears: new rig gear
1990–1995. Rosebud (MIDI) from 1990; Lightning Bolt from 1993; Twins retired in 1993 for a Groove Tubes Trio with in-ear monitoring.
New in this era: Doug Irwin 'Rosebud', Stephen Cripe 'Lightning Bolt', Boss octave + overdrives in two loops, MXR Phase 100
Source: JerryGarcia.com (official): Guitars ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Kurt Cobain: Nevermind: new rig gear
1990–1991. The rack rig he bought before Sound City.
New in this era: Electro-Harmonix Small Clone, Crown power amp
Source: Guitar World: Kurt Cobain's guitars, amps & pedals, the definitive guide (Aug 1997 feature) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Kurt Cobain: Bleach / 1989 tour: new rig gear
1988–1989. From Guitar World's 1997 gear guide (sources: Jack Endino, Earnie Bailey).
New in this era: Boss DS-1 Distortion, Randall solid-state head
Source: Guitar World: Kurt Cobain's guitars, amps & pedals, the definitive guide (Aug 1997 feature) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Stevie Ray Vaughan: In Step / final tours: new rig gear
1988–1990. Stripped down to Dumble + Marshall Major, with a TS10 for real distortion and Fuzz Face for Hendrix tunes.
New in this era: Marshall Major 1967, Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer, Dallas-Arbiter Fuzz Face, Cry Baby wah and 3 more
Source: Guitar World: In-depth guide to Stevie Ray Vaughan's amps and effects ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Tom Morello: Rage Against the Machine origins: new amp gear
1988–1990s. Community-reported; unconfirmed. The JCM800 2205 bought in 1988 and never re-set.
New in this era: Marshall JCM800 2205, Peavey 4x12 cabinet
Source: GroundGuitar (gear archive): Tom Morello's Marshall JCM800 2205 ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Kirk Hammett: Master of Puppets / …And Justice for All: new rig gear
1986–1988. Community-reported; unconfirmed. A Mark IIC+ used as a preamp into a Marshall power amp; the ESP skull-and-crossbones guitar.
New in this era: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+, Marshall 100-watt power amp, ESP M-II 'Skull and Crossbones'
Source: Encyclopedia Metallica (fan archive): Kirk Hammett equipment by album ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Eric Clapton: Behind the Sun tour: new rig gear
1985. The biggest Clapton rig: Marshall 800-series heads and a rack driven from the floor.
New in this era: Marshall 800-series 50-watt heads, Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble, Jim Dunlop Cry Baby reissue
Source: Where's Eric! (fan site): Clapton's guitar, amp and equipment set-up 1963-2014 ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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James Hetfield: Master of Puppets / …And Justice for All: new amp gear
1985–1990. The Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ era that defined the classic Metallica rhythm sound.
New in this era: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ 'Crunchberries'
Source: Guitar World: Metallica spark a Mesa/Boogie mystery (Crunch Berries) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Mark Knopfler: Brothers in Arms ('Money for Nothing'): new rig gear
1985. Engineer Neil Dorfsman to Sound On Sound.
New in this era: Laney amp, Gibson Les Paul Standard, Marshall JTM45, Wah pedal and 1 more
Source: Sound On Sound: Classic Tracks, Dire Straits 'Money for Nothing' ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Alex Lifeson: Grace Under Pressure to Hold Your Fire: new rig gear
1984–1987. Hentor and Signature guitars, JCM800s, Dean Markley combos and a TC rack.
New in this era: Marshall JCM800 100-watt heads + 4x12s, Dean Markley 2x12 combos, Signature guitars, Gallien-Krueger CPL2000 into Mesa/Boogie Strategy 400
Source: Guitar World (Nov 1996 archive): Alex Lifeson breaks down 11 Rush tracks ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Eric Clapton: Music Man + Leslie years: new rig gear
mid-1970s–1984. Blackie through modified Music Man heads, a JBL-loaded Leslie and a Cry Baby.
New in this era: Music Man HD 130 Reverb, Cry Baby wah, Gibson ES-335 for slide, 1976, Fender Twin, 1957 tweed
Source: Where's Eric! (fan site): Clapton's guitar, amp and equipment set-up 1963-2014 ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Prince: 'Let's Go Crazy' (Purple Rain): new rig gear
1984. Guitar World tone breakdown.
New in this era: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIB, Boss DS-1 Distortion, Boss OC-2 Octaver, Colorsound Wah and 1 more
Source: Guitar World: The secrets behind Prince's tone on Let's Go Crazy (May 2020) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Stevie Ray Vaughan: Soul to Soul / Live Alive: new rig gear
1984–1987. The 150-watt Dumble 'King Tone Consoul' becomes the clean core.
New in this era: Dumble Steel String Singer, Fender Twin Reverbs, Vox V846 wah, Octavia and 2 more
Source: Guitar World: In-depth guide to Stevie Ray Vaughan's amps and effects ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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The Edge: The Unforgettable Fire / The Joshua Tree: new rig gear
1984–1987. Strats, the Infinite Guitar and EBow over the AC30.
New in this era: Mesa/Boogie, Roland JC-120, Fender Pro Reverb, Fender Stratocaster and 2 more
Source: Guitar World (1987 archive): The Edge on The Joshua Tree ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Cliff Burton: Metallica rig: new rig gear
1983–1986. Mixdown gear rundown.
New in this era: Mesa/Boogie D-180, Boss CS-2 Compression Sustainer, Electro-Harmonix Big Muff, Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer
Source: Mixdown: Gear Rundown, Cliff Burton of Metallica ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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James Hetfield: Kill 'Em All / Ride the Lightning: new rig gear
1983–1984. Pre-Boogie era: a José Arredondo-modded Marshall (later lost) and a Tube Screamer to push the amps.
New in this era: José Arredondo-modded Marshall Super Lead, Ibanez Tube Screamer
Source: Guitar.com: The gear used on Metallica's Black Album ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Kirk Hammett: Kill 'Em All / Ride the Lightning: new rig gear
1983–1984. Community-reported; unconfirmed. Encyclopedia Metallica fan archive: Flying Vs and Hetfield's modified Marshall.
New in this era: Gibson Flying V, Marshall, Jackson Randy Rhoads Custom
Source: Encyclopedia Metallica (fan archive): Kirk Hammett equipment by album ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Mark Knopfler: Love over Gold / Alchemy tour: new rig gear
1982–1983. A Pete Cornish rack with parallel effect sends; Mesa/Boogie amps enter the picture.
New in this era: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIB, National Style 'O'
Source: GroundGuitar (gear archive): Mark Knopfler's guitars, amps and gear ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Alex Lifeson: Moving Pictures / Signals: new rig gear
1980–1982. Marshall Club & Country 2x12 combos replace the Hiwatts; the Hentor Sportscaster and Howard Roberts Fusion arrive.
New in this era: Marshall 2x12 combos, Hentor Sportscaster, Gibson Howard Roberts Fusion, Ovation Adonis / Ovation Classic
Source: Guitar World, Nov 1981: 'Alex Lifeson: The Making of a Killer Sound' (transcript at 2112.net) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Chet Atkins: Gibson years: new guitar gear
1980–2001. Leaving Gretsch for Gibson: the Country Gentleman and the solidbody nylon CE.
New in this era: Gretsch Country Gentleman, 1959, Gibson Chet Atkins CE, Gibson Chet Atkins Country Gentleman
Source: Paul Yandell (Chet's longtime sideman) FAQ, misterguitar.us ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Mark Knopfler: Making Movies tour: new rig gear
1980–1981. Red Schecter Strats, two Music Man heads and the first big studio-grade effects rack.
New in this era: Schecter Strat-style, Music Man HD 130 heads
Source: GroundGuitar (gear archive): Mark Knopfler's guitars, amps and gear ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Randy Rhoads: Blizzard of Ozz sessions: new rig gear
1980. Guitar World's session breakdown (Fin Costello photos).
New in this era: Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead MkII, MXR Ten Band Graphic EQ
Source: Guitar World: The secrets behind Randy Rhoads' tone on Crazy Train ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Stevie Ray Vaughan: Texas Flood / Couldn't Stand the Weather: new rig gear
1980–1984. A Marshall for cleans, twin Vibroverbs for drive, and the first Dumble encounter.
New in this era: Marshall 4140 Club and Country 2x12, Fender Vibroverb, 1964, Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Source: Guitar World: In-depth guide to Stevie Ray Vaughan's amps and effects ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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The Edge: Boy / October / War: new rig gear
1980–1983. One Gibson Explorer and an Electro-Harmonix Memory Man: the dotted-delay sound begins.
New in this era: Gibson Explorer, Electro-Harmonix Memory Man
Source: Guitar World: The Edge on the Memory Man and early U2 ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Marty Stuart: Johnny Cash band → solo: new guitar gear
1980–2000s. Buying Clarence White's original StringBender Tele from his widow.
New in this era: Clarence White StringBender Telecaster, Fender Stratocaster, 1954
Source: Guitar.com: Marty Stuart – Country Strong ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Angus Young: Highway to Hell / Back in Black: new amp gear
1979–1980. Guitar.com (citing tech/SoloDallas and 1984 interviews): Marshalls plus the Schaffer-Vega wireless, no effects.
New in this era: Marshall 1959 Super Lead, Marshall JTM50
Source: Guitar.com: Five myths about Angus Young's AC/DC guitar gear (Oct 2021) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Vince Gill: Solo years: new rig gear
1979–present. The 1953 blackguard Tele bought in 1979 and a white Tele from 1978.
New in this era: Fender Telecaster, 1953 blackguard, Fender Telecaster Thinline, '60s, Fender Telecaster, Little Walter Tube Amps and 1 more
Source: Premier Guitar Rig Rundown: Vince Gill & Paul Franklin (2013) ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Eddie Van Halen: Early Van Halen 'brown sound': new rig gear
1978–1984. Marshall Super Leads run at lowered voltage, seasoned with MXR effects.
New in this era: Marshall Super Lead 100W heads, MXR Phase 90, MXR Flanger
Source: Guitar World: Eddie Van Halen's guitar gear (Feb 2020) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Jerry Garcia: Tiger era: Twin preamp + MC2300: new rig gear
1977–1989. Twins return as preamps from 10/9/76 into the MC2300 and JBL K120s; Tiger from 1979.
New in this era: Doug Irwin 'Tiger', Fender Twin Reverb
Source: JerryGarcia.com (official): Guitars ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Keith Richards: Mesa/Boogie years: new amp gear
1977–1993. Boogies first heard on Love You Live (El Mocambo); Vintage Guitar profiles his first one.
New in this era: Mesa/Boogie Mark I
Source: Vintage Guitar: Keith Richards' 1977 Mesa/Boogie Mark I ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Mark Knopfler: Dire Straits / Communiqué: new rig gear
1977–1979. The first red Strat into small Fenders: the 'Sultans of Swing' sound, with the selector jammed between positions.
New in this era: Fender Stratocaster, 1961, Fender Twin, Fender Vibrolux, Fender Twin Reverb and 3 more
Source: Guitar World: Mark Knopfler discusses his '61 Strat and 'Sultans of Swing' ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Alex Lifeson: Hiwatt years: Farewell to Kings to Permanent Waves: new rig gear
1976–1980. Hiwatts live, the Marshall as studio workhorse, the ES-355 and the first chorus sounds.
New in this era: Hiwatt stacks, Gibson ES-355, Gibson EDS-1275 double-neck, Roland JC-120 and 2 more
Source: Guitar World, Nov 1981: 'Alex Lifeson: The Making of a Killer Sound' (transcript at 2112.net) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Jaco Pastorius: Live rig: new amp gear
1976–1980s. Reverb News gear tribute and Guitar World (Havona session).
New in this era: Sunn 200W amps
Source: Reverb News: Remembering Jaco Pastorius, a tribute to his favorite gear (Sep 2017) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Jerry Garcia: Mesa Boogie + Travis Bean: new rig gear
1975–1976. Mesa Mark I preamped into the MC2300; aluminium-neck Travis Beans with Mu-Tron and MXR.
New in this era: Travis Bean TB500 / TB1000, Mu-Tron III, Mu-Tron Octave Divider, MXR Distortion+ / Phase 100 / Analog Delay and 1 more
Source: JerryGarcia.com (official): Guitars ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Alex Lifeson: Fly By Night to 2112: new rig gear
1974–1976. ES-335 into a Marshall 50 and a Fender Twin, with an Echoplex.
New in this era: Gibson ES-335, Marshall 50-watt + 4x12, Fender Twin, Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter
Source: Guitar World (Nov 1996 archive): Alex Lifeson breaks down 11 Rush tracks ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Bob Weir: Ibanez 2681 + Cutler rack: new rig gear
1974–1983. Custom Ibanez guitars into John Cutler's switching rack and a GAS 'Godzilla' power amp.
New in this era: Ibanez custom 2681, Ovation acoustic, Cutler custom phase/wah pedal, Great American Sound 'Godzilla' power amp
Source: Reverb News: The Gear of the Grateful Dead ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Danny Gatton: Telemaster years: new rig gear
1974–1994. The modified '53 Tele (Barden blades, 1-meg tone pot) into an old Bassman and Echoplex.
New in this era: Fender Telecaster, 1953, Fender Bassman, Echoplex tape echo, Fender Super Reverb
Source: Jazz Journal: The Humbler – Danny Gatton (2023) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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David Gilmour: Dark Side → The Wall: new rig gear
1973–1980. Hiwatt power and a fuzz/vibe/echo chain.
New in this era: Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face, Colorsound Power Boost, Univox Uni-Vibe, Electro-Harmonix Big Muff and 3 more
Source: Wikipedia: David Gilmour ↗ (Wikipedia) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Jerry Garcia: Wall of Sound: Twin into McIntosh: new rig gear
1973–1974. The Twin is used as a preamp into McIntosh MC3500/MC2300 power ('Budman'); Wolf arrives in 1973.
New in this era: Doug Irwin 'Wolf', Fender Twin Reverb as preamp
Source: JerryGarcia.com (official): Guitars ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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B.B. King: Live at Cook County Jail: new amp gear
1970. Guitar World's breakdown of the Sept 10, 1970 Thrill Is Gone.
New in this era: Gibson Les Paul LP-1 head + LP-2 power amp/cab
Source: Guitar World: B.B. King's tone on The Thrill Is Gone (Mar 2022) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Ritchie Blackmore: Deep Purple: Vox and 'Vox-in-a-Marshall': new amp gear
1960s–1970. Blackmore to Guitar World (2018), via Guitar Player.
New in this era: Vox AC30, Marshall combo with Vox circuitry
Source: Guitar Player: How Ritchie Blackmore got the world's loudest Marshall amp ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Phil Lesh: Alembic + Wall of Sound: new rig gear
1970–1974. The Alembic-modified Guild Starfire ('Big Brown'/'Godfather') and first Alembic custom, quad pickups into McIntosh power.
New in this era: Guild Starfire, Alembic-modified, Alembic custom 4-string, 'Mission Control' bass, Pluto Pedal
Source: Premier Guitar: Remembering Phil Lesh (2024) ↗ (Premier Guitar) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Carlos Santana: Woodstock era: new guitar gear
1969.
New in this era: Gibson SG Special
Source: Wikipedia: Carlos Santana ↗ (Wikipedia) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Duane Allman: Allman Brothers live: new amp gear
1969–1971. Guitar Player Classic Tones.
New in this era: Marshall 50-watt head
Source: Guitar Player: Classic Tones, 'Statesboro Blues' ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Eric Clapton: Blind Faith / Derek and the Dominos: new rig gear
1969–1970. Firebird and Dual Showmans, then maple-neck Strats and a tiny Champ for Layla.
New in this era: Fender Dual Showman, Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie', Fender Champ
Source: Where's Eric! (fan site): Clapton's guitar, amp and equipment set-up 1963-2014 ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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George Harrison: Let It Be sessions: new amp gear
1969. Guitar World.
New in this era: Fender Twin
Source: Guitar World: The guitar gear behind the Beatles' Let It Be sessions (Jul 2022) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Jimi Hendrix: Woodstock / Band of Gypsys: new rig gear
1969–1970. Roger Mayer's account of the Woodstock chain, plus the Uni-Vibe's arrival in 1969.
New in this era: Vox wah, Dallas-Arbiter Fuzz Face, Univox Uni-Vibe, Fender Stratocaster, 1968 and 3 more
Source: MusicRadar: Roger Mayer on Hendrix at Woodstock ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Jimmy Page: Live Zeppelin rig: new rig gear
1969–1970s. Double-neck, Black Beauty and effects.
New in this era: 1971 Gibson EDS-1275 double-neck, 1960 Gibson Les Paul Custom 'Black Beauty', Danelectro 3021, Sola Sound Tone Bender Professional Mk II and 3 more
Source: Wikipedia: Jimmy Page ↗ (Wikipedia) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Keith Richards: Early-'70s Ampeg years: new amp gear
1969–1972. Ampegs on Sticky Fingers, Exile and the 1972 tour (Mixdown).
New in this era: Ampeg VT-22, Ampeg VT-40
Source: Mixdown: Gear Rundown, Keith Richards ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Paul McCartney: Let It Be sessions: new amp gear
1969. Guitar World.
New in this era: Fender Bassman + tall cab
Source: Guitar World: The guitar gear behind the Beatles' Let It Be sessions (Jul 2022) ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Tony Iommi: Early Black Sabbath: new rig gear
1969–1979. The 'Monkey' SG Special, a modified Dallas Rangemaster and Laney stacks.
New in this era: Gibson SG Special, 1964/65 left-handed, Dallas Rangemaster, Laney LA100BL, Laney and 1 more
Source: Iommi.com (official): the 'Monkey' SG ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Eric Clapton: Bluesbreakers ('Beano'): new rig gear
1966. The archetypal 'Burst-into-Marshall sound, cranked even in the studio.
New in this era: Gibson Les Paul Standard, 1960, Marshall Model 1962 2x12 combo, KT66 output valves, amp dimed
Source: Guitar World: How Eric Clapton got his tone on the 'Beano' album ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Jimi Hendrix: Fuzz & Roger Mayer: new rig gear
1966–1970. Fuzz Face, Vox wah and Roger Mayer's Octavia.
New in this era: Gibson Flying V, Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face, Vox wah
Source: Wikipedia: Jimi Hendrix ↗ (Wikipedia) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Jimi Hendrix: Are You Experienced sessions: new rig gear
Oct 1966–Apr 1967. Marshall Super 100s, a Fuzz Face, Roger Mayer's new Octavia, and a borrowed Tele on 'Purple Haze'.
New in this era: Marshall Super 100 heads + 4x12 cabinets, Arbiter Fuzz Face, Roger Mayer Octavia, Fender Telecaster and 1 more
Source: Guitar.com: The gear used on Are You Experienced ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Eric Clapton: Cream / Bluesbreakers: new rig gear
1965–1968.
New in this era: Gibson Les Paul Standard, Marshall 100-watt heads + 4x12s, Gibson SG, 1964, Vox wah-wah and 2 more
Source: Wikipedia: Eric Clapton ↗ (Wikipedia) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Keith Richards: 'Satisfaction': new pedal gear
1965. The one famous fuzz.
New in this era: Maestro FZ-1 Fuzz-Tone
Source: Mixdown: Gear Rundown, Keith Richards ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Eric Clapton: Roosters / Yardbirds: new rig gear
1963–1965. From a Kay into a Selmer to a Telecaster through a Vox AC30.
New in this era: Kay double-cutaway, Selmer Futurama III, Fender Telecaster, Vox AC30
Source: Where's Eric! (fan site): Clapton's guitar, amp and equipment set-up 1963-2014 ↗ (Community report) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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George Harrison: Early Beatles Vox amps: new amp gear
1962–1964. Guitar World album-by-album guide.
New in this era: Vox AC30, Vox AC50 Mk I
Source: Guitar World: The Beatles' guitars & amps on every album ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Jimi Hendrix: Sideman years: new guitar gear
1962–1966. Before the Experience, per Guitar World's gear guide.
New in this era: Fender Duo-Sonic, Fender Jazzmaster, Danelectro U-1 Shorthorn
Source: Guitar World: Jimi Hendrix's guitar gear guide ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.
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Chet Atkins: Amps: EchoSonic and Standel: new amp gear
1954–1990s. Ray Butts' tape-echo EchoSonic on 'Mister Sandman'; a 1954 Standel for most recording; Music Man RD-50s on the road.
New in this era: Ray Butts EchoSonic, Standel 25L15, 1954, Music Man RD-50
Source: Vintage Guitar: The Ray Butts EchoSonic ↗ (web) Seeded from this artist's sourced era on ToneLineage; date precision as shown.