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Coil-tapped 496R neck and 500T bridge humbuckers. Switched to a Richlite Fretboard in 2012. Les Paul Studio Version produced from 2011-2015.
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Gibson Buckethead Signature Les Paul Chambered Solidbody Electric Guitar Features: Alpine White. Two red "arcade" style pushbutton kill switches. Chambered Mahogany Body and Maple Top. Angled Headstock. Adjustable Truss Rod. 24-Jumbo Frets, 27" Markerless Ebony Fingerboard. Set-neck Construction.
- What Guitars Does Buckethead Play?
- Buckethead Amplifiers Overview
- Buckethead Pedals and Effects Overview
- Accessories
Buckethead is best known for playing customized Gibson Les Paul guitars. Gibson produced a signature model of his notorious white Les Paul, first issued in 2001, and complete with customized fretboard, baritone scale length, and red kill switches. He has also played other guitars. See the full list of Buckethead guitars and gear below.
Peavey 5150
Years Used:1993 to 2009 The flagship model of Peavey in the 1990s, the Peavey 5150, was created as a signature model for Eddie Van Halen. It was a favorite of many Rock and Roll professionals, including Colin Richardson, Matt Tuck, Dino Cazarez, and Jason Seucof. It was said to have defined a generation’s guitar tone, hence its use in many of Buckethead’s live performances. The amp’s name later changed to 6505 after Van Halen split with Peavey, but the 5150 model features in Buckethead’s show...
Diezel Herbert MK3
Years Used:2000s to present Diezel Herbert is a 180 Watt amp head. It has three independent channels, including separate EQs. It has been spotted in various Buckethead concerts, although not as frequently as the others on this list. It is one of the lesser-known models on the list. Still, its name keeps popping up on various forums, regularly being associated with Buckethead’s name.
Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier
Years Used:1996 to Present Since its release in 1991, the Mesa Boogie Double/Triple Rectifier range has been a force in the hard rock scene. It is one of Buckethead’s favorites and features in many of his live performances. This amp has a legendary reputation as far as Rock and Roll is concerned, as one of the defining features of the ’90s era, making it popular among many icons from that era. This model has 3 channel amplifiers and outputs a whopping 150W for a powerful, gnarly tone.
Digitech Whammy
Years Used:1998 to Present The Digitech Whammy was the first effects pedal that could shift octaves with pedal controls. This made it immensely popular when it came out in the ’90s. Almost every guitarist has a Whammy or a similar pitch shifter. Buckethead’s favorite setting is 2 octaves up. He has been using the pedal for the past two decades, making it one of his most used effects.
Digitech Bass Synth Wah
Years Used:2016 to Present Part of the trio of effects called ‘Three Slabs of Doom’. A fuzzier variant of the classic Wah pedal sound. Initially designed for bass guitars, it works just as well for Buckethead. The ‘Three Slabs of Doom’ are newer additions to Buckethead’s arsenal of killer sounds.
Rocktron Intellifex
Years Used:1988 to 1997 Buckethead used the Rocktron primarily for its pitch-shift function and Ape Voice chorus. The effect was used through his Deli Creeps days and then occasionally for live shows until 1997. Buckethead has spoken about using the Rocktron, saying he used the pitch-shift function to create his characteristic semitone clusters.
D’Addario Nickel-wrap Guitar Strings
Buckethead uses 9 gauge D’Addario nickel-wrap strings for his electric guitars. These have long been recognized as industry standards and a favorite of many. They are a super light gauge set with great flexibility and are ideal for all kinds of music genres. The nickel wrap increases corrosion resistance, making the strings super reliable.
Dunlop Tortex Standard 0.73 mm Picks
These picks are used by a large number of professionals worldwide. Made of Tortex for durability and great tone. Good balance of rigidity and flexibility, and a great memory too. Suitable for playing just about anything on an electric guitar.
Dunlop Nylon Jazz III XL Picks
Again, very widely used picks, with outstanding resistance to wear. They are very accurate compared to other, more flexible picks, with a sharp and stiff tip. These are ideal for picking very quickly – perfect for Buckethead’s shredding licks.
Buckethead's gear and equipment including the Gibson Buckethead Signature Les Paul Electric Guitar and White Mask. Get the gear to sound like Buckethead and get their tone.
Increasingly rare USA Gibson Buckethead Studio Les Paul. As a BIG Buckethead fan growing up, I was thrilled to finally get to try one of these. For the unaware, this is a signature model with some very cool upgrades and adjustments made for BUckethead's unique requirements.
About This Listing. -2010 standard signature model -Nitrocellulose Finish -1.715” nut width -12” fret radius -27” scale length -Ebony fretboard -Gibson 496r neck pickup -Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates replacement pickup in bridge position -Coil tapping available in Volume pot -2 red kill switches -Replaced tune-o-matic bridge -Replaced ...
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