Category Archives: Ibanez Pedals

John Mayer Pedalboard 2013 – Crossroads

Similar to a 2013 sighting of the same tour, we now get a new image of John Mayer's pedalboard. No news on what is, if anything really, in his racks, which at last count he used four different ones to contain all of his rack effects. During this tour, John also took the time to add some new pedals Read more [...]

Keith Richards’ Overdrive Pedal

What does Keith Richards use for overdrive pedals? Not much! Keith tends to rely more heavily on his amps for his tone and sound, and it's been said that Keith hates the idea of a pedal, or not wanting anything on the floor. Still, there have been sightings of guitar effect gear in Keith's guitar Read more [...]

John Petrucci’s 2012 Dream Theatre Dramatic Tour of Events Pedalboard

So you want to sound like John Petrucci? Here's what you need: Practice, practice, practice. Because really, when it comes down to it, no similarities in your gear will ever get you close to sounding like a precision player like John Petrucci unless you have the chops. Still, let's you have Read more [...]

Best Overdrive Pedal

When looking at the number of "best pedal" posts we published in the last year, it might be surprising to you to notice that we haven't done the best overdrive pedal yet. You could say we are saving the best for last, but it's more like we are saving the most obvious for last. Why is it obvious? If you're Read more [...]

Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Pedals: 1998 Yield Era Guitar Pedalboard and effects

During the release of their 2002 Album Riot Act, Sony music posted on their website the full details on the gear the boys in Pearl Jam used to create the album.  Also posted was their stage set-up as of 1998 (which coincides with their return to steady touring following the release of Yield). According Read more [...]

Guitar Pedal Comparison: Boss Blues Driver vs Ibanez Tube Screamer

With some many different manufacturers trying get exclusive placement on your pedal board, often times some models can be almost interchangeable between brands.  Although many will have their prefered brand, for the average hobbyist, there are many choices of pedals to get a similar sound. Two pedals Read more [...]

Pearl Jam Pedals : Mike McCready’s MXR Phase 90

Pearl Jam Pedals Pearl Jam are reissuing their classic debut album Ten this month (and what a reissue it will be!  take a look at the 4 vinyl edition!).  Many of you guitarists will be looking back to try to replicate the sound. A good place to start is to look a guitarist Mike McCready's rig.  Read more [...]

Trey Anastasio Distortion Pedal : Ibanez Tube Screamer

Only a select few have the cash necessary to recreate the rig of their favorite musician. Still, If you're looking at getting a similar sound, it's a good idea to start with pedals. One who's rig is very complex is Trey Anastasio of Phish. In honor of their reunion tour, I will be profiling what Read more [...]