Famous Guitar Pedalboards — What the Pros Use

Ever wondered what pedals your favorite guitarists actually use? We've broken down the rigs of legendary players — from Hendrix's fuzz to The Edge's delays — so you can understand their tone and find affordable alternatives.

John Mayer's tone is defined by smooth, dynamic overdrive and lush reverb. His p…

Famous songs

• Gravity
• Slow Dancing in a Burning Room
• Belief

Jimi Hendrix

4 pedals

Psychedelic Rock / Blues

Hendrix pioneered the use of effects in rock music. His setup was simple but rev…

Famous songs

• Purple Haze
• Voodoo Child
• All Along the Watchtower

David Gilmour

6 pedals

Progressive Rock / Art Rock

Gilmour's tone is all about sustain, space, and emotion. His massive pedalboard …

Famous songs

• Comfortably Numb
• Time
• Shine On You Crazy Diamond

The Edge (U2)

6 pedals

Alternative Rock / Post-Punk

The Edge built his entire sound around delay. His rhythmic, dotted-eighth-note d…

Famous songs

• Where the Streets Have No Name
• With or Without You
• Pride

Kurt Cobain

4 pedals

Grunge / Alternative

Cobain's setup was deliberately simple and raw. A Boss DS-1 or DS-2 for distorti…

Famous songs

• Smells Like Teen Spirit
• Come As You Are
• Heart-Shaped Box

John Frusciante

5 pedals

Funk Rock / Alternative

Frusciante's tone blends funk, punk, and psychedelia. His board features a mix o…

Famous songs

• Under the Bridge
• Snow (Hey Oh)
• Californication

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