Category Archives: Distortion Pedals

Coldplay songs using Jonny Buckland’s ProCo Rat

Jonny Buckland most used distortion pedal is the ProCo Rat. Unfortunately, the model he uses is currently discontinued (although the ProCo Rat 2 is available in stores). According to an essential Jonny Buckland fan site, the Buckland Religion, Jonny has uses the ProCo Rat on, but not limited to, Read more [...]

Jonny Buckland (Coldplay) Overdrive Pedal: OCD Fulltone

Being such an essential part of any rock guitarists' pedalboard, there is also such a diverse choice of distortion/overdrive pedals. Jonny Buckland of Coldplay uses a unique overdrive, the OCD Obsessive Compulsive Drive by Fulltone. Like many artists, it's not his only distortion, as he also uses a 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 [...]

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 [...]