John Frusciante’s Pedalboard – Red Hot Chili Peppers

Updated: October 7th, 2013

John Frusciante shot to fame as guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. However, John Frusciante Pedalboard fame only began later on in his career. After having left the band shortly after their success, he recorded a good number of solo albums. During this time John Frusciante became notorious for his wide range of effects. He later returned for an extended career back with the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Now, the John Frusciante Pedalboard is in the spotlight more than ever.

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John Frusciante Pedalboards

We’ve divide every John Frusciante Pedalboard status into different eras, with a few details regarding specific pedals. We’ll also recommend alternatives to pedals that have been discontinued, but still appear on this list.

John Frusciante Pedalboard 2006 – Stadium Arcadium

Current Pedalboard

By this time, the John Frusciante Pedalboard contained at least 20 pedals and effects. We see how he began to prefer Moog pedals, of which there are 6 on this board.  Also during this era, this pedal, or at least a version of the Electro-Harmonix POG, was briefly part of the John Frusciante Pedalboard.

BrandMoogMXRElectro-HarmonixBossMosriteIbanezElectro-HarmonixMoog
PedalEP-2 Expression PedalM-133 Micro AmpUSA Big Muff PiDS-2 Turbo DistortionFuzzRiteWH-10 WahHoly Grail ReverbMF-103 Moogerfooger 6/12 Stage Phaser
TypeOtherOtherDistortionDistortionDistortionFilterTime-BasedModulation
Notes3 of these
Alternative?Available NewAvailable NewAvailable NewAvailable NewDiscontinued - Clones availableWH10v2 Classic Reissue WahHoly Grail Reverb Nano (or XO)Available New
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BrandBossMoogBossLine 6Electro-HarmonixBossGuyatoneLine 6
PedalCE-1 Chorus EnsembleCP-251 Moogerfooger Control ProcessorFV-50H Stereo Volume PedalDL4 DelayDeluxe Electric Mistress Flanger / Filter MatrixDM-2 Analog DelayVT-X Tube TremoloFM4 Filter Modeler
TypeModulationOtherDynamicsTime-BasedFilterTime-BasedFilter
NotesReplaced Digitech PDS 1002
Alternative?CE-5 Chorus EnsembleAvailable NewAvailable NewAvailable NewElectro-Harmonix Classics Deluxe Electric Mistress Flanger / Filter MatrixMaxon 9-Series AD-999 Analog DelayDiscontinuedAvailable New
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BrandMoogMoogMoogMoogElectro-HarmonixDigiTechElectro-HarmonixFender
PedalMF-101 Low Pass FilterMF-105B Moogerfooger Midi BassMurf Analog FilterMF-105 Moogerfooger Midi Murf Analog FilterMF-102 Moogerfooger Ring ModulatorPOG Polyphonic Octave GeneratorWhammy PedalClassic English Muff'nFoxx Fuzz Wah
TypeFilterAnotherAnotherModulationPitch/FrequencyPitch/FrequencyDistortion
NotesAdded, but soon removedAdded, but soon removedAdded Japan Tour 2007
Alternative?No longer in productionMoog MF-105M Moogerfooger Midi Murf Analog FilterMoog MF-105M Moogerfooger Midi Murf Analog FilterAvailable NewElectro-Harmonix POG2 Polyphonic Octave GeneratorAvailable NewAvailable NewDiscontinued
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John Frusciante Pedalboard – First Red Hot Chili Peppers Era

As you can see, the first “career” John Frusciante Pedalboard was pretty bare bones, with not a hint of foreshadowing for the large number of effects to be featured eventually.

BrandBossIbanezBoss
PedalCE-1 Chorus EnsembleWH-10 WahDS-2 Turbo Distortion
TypeModulationFilterDistortion
Notes
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John Frusciante Pedalboard – Californication Recording Effects

Already, after having returned to the band after a solo hiatus, his pedalboard is indicative of his innovative style, with a full range of effects.

BrandBossMXRBossIbanezBossBossElectro-HarmonixElectro-Harmonix
PedalDS-2 Turbo DistortionM-101 Phase 90FZ-3 FuzzWH-10 WahCE-1 Chorus EnsembleDS-1 Distortion16 Second DelayMicroSynth XO
TypeDistortionModulationDistortionFilterModulationDistortionTime-BasedFilter
Notesx2
Alternative?Available NewAvailable NewBoss FZ-5 FuzzWH10v2 Classic Reissue WahCE-5 Chorus EnsembleAvailable NewLine 6 DL4 DelayAvailable New
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John Frusciante Pedalboard – Californication Touring Board 1999

The board gets stripped down to the bare necessities for the tour.

BrandBossBossMXRIbanezBoss
PedalDS-2 Turbo DistortionFZ-3 FuzzM-101 Phase 90WH-10 WahCE-1 Chorus Ensemble
TypeDistortionDistortionModulationFilterModulation
Notes
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John Frusciante Pedalboard – Californication Touring Board 2000

The Big Muff is a notable addition to the board.

BrandBossIbanezMXRElectro-HarmonixBossBoss
PedalCE-1 Chorus EnsembleWH-10 WahM-101 Phase 90Russian Big Muff PiDS-2 Turbo DistortionDS-1 Distortion
TypeModulationFilterModulationDistortionDistortionDistortion
Notes
Alternative?CE-5 Chorus EnsembleWH10v2 Classic Reissue WahAvailable NewElectro-Harmonix XO Bass Big Muff Pi DistortionAvailable NewAvailable New
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John Frusciante Pedalboard – By the Way Era

Now we see the full range of pedals John Frusciante began employing on stage. We also see the first Moog pedal makes its debut.

BrandBossElectro-HarmonixBossElectro-HarmonixMXRMoogIbanezBoss
PedalDS-2 Turbo DistortionUSA Big Muff PiPSM-5 Power Supply and SwitchHoly Grail ReverbM-133 Micro AmpMF-103 Moogerfooger 6/12 Stage PhaserWH-10 WahCE-1 Chorus Ensemble
TypeDistortionDistortionOtherTime-BasedOtherModulationFilterModulation
NotesActually the original Holy Grail
Alternative?Available NewAvailable NewVoodoo Labs Pedal Power (for Power Supply)Holy Grail Reverb Nano (or XO)Available NewAvailable NewWH10v2 Classic Reissue WahCE-5 Chorus Ensemble
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BrandBossZvexLine 6Line 6Electro-HarmonixDigiTech
PedalFV-50H Stereo Volume PedalVexter Fuzz FactoryDL4 DelayFM4 Filter ModelerDeluxe Electric Mistress Flanger / Filter MatrixPDS 1002 Digital Delay
TypeDynamicsDistortionTime-BasedFilterFilterTime-Based
Notes
Alternative?Available NewAvailable NewAvailable NewAvailable NewElectro-Harmonix Classics Deluxe Electric Mistress Flanger / Filter MatrixDigitech Jamman Delay Looper
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John Frusciante Pedalboard – 2003ish board

Adjusted from the By the Way board, most notably we see the addition and removal of Boss distortions and a lot of Moogs

BossElectro-HarmonixMXRElectro-HarmonixMoogDunlopIbanezBoss
DS-2 Turbo DistortionUSA Big Muff PiM-133 Micro AmpHoly Grail ReverbMF-103 Moogerfooger 6/12 Stage PhaserOriginal Crybaby Wah PedalWH-10 WahCE-1 Chorus Ensemble
DistortionDistortionOtherTime-BasedModulationFilterFilterModulation
Available NewAvailable NewAvailable NewHoly Grail Reverb Nano (or XO)Available NewAvailable NewWH10v2 Classic Reissue WahCE-5 Chorus Ensemble
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DL4 DelayFM4 Filter ModelerDeluxe Electric Mistress Flanger / Filter MatrixPDS 1002 Digital Delay
Time-BasedFilterFilterTime-Based
Available NewAvailable NewElectro-Harmonix Classics Deluxe Electric Mistress Flanger / Filter MatrixDigitech Jamman Delay Looper
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