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What guitar does Audioslave play?
Tom Morello has been seen using his Arm the Homeless guitar, a Marshall JCM800 2205 head, a Peavey 4x12 and a DigiTech Whammy WH-1. Chris Cornell was seen using a Gibson ES-335 and a Divided by 13 FTR 37. Tim Commerford has said he plays Ampeg SVTs.
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Tom Morello: guitars
“It wasn't based on research and development with experiments, but just the guitars that fell into my hands.”
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Chris Cornell: guitars
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Tim Commerford: bass
“It's a Music Man StingRay, but better than that, it's my own version of that.”
Tim Commerford: amps
“I have four '70s Ampeg SVTs and several SVT-2PROs for the overdrive.”
Tim Commerford: effects
“I used a Marshall The Guv'nor pedal with one amp.”
Brad Wilk: drums
“In the studio I used a 22″ Gretsch. It was an extended kick drum; I don't even remember the size.”
“Brendan has an old Gretsch kit that I wound up using for the most part.”
Tim Commerford: records
“Helmet is a band I've always really loved”
About Audioslave's gear.
What amp did Tom Morello use in Audioslave?
Premier Guitar's 2008 interview lists a Marshall JCM800 2205 50-watt head and a Peavey 4x12 cabinet as the gear Tom Morello kept close in Audioslave, Rage Against the Machine and his solo work.
What pedals does Tom Morello use?
Tom Morello has been seen using a DigiTech Whammy WH-1, a Dunlop Cry Baby wah, a Boss DD-2 delay, an MXR Phase 90, an MXR Distortion+, a Boss TR-2 tremolo, an Ibanez DFL Flanger and a DOD FX40B EQ.
What guitar did Chris Cornell play?
Chris Cornell was seen using his signature Gibson ES-335, a black Gibson Les Paul with a P-90 in the neck, Gretsch Duo Jets, a Duesenberg Starplayer TV and a Martin D-28 Marquis acoustic.
What bass does Tim Commerford use?
Tim Commerford has said he plays his own Ernie Ball Music Man Tim Commerford StingRay. He has also been seen using a Lakland Joe Osborn Signature bass.
What drums does Brad Wilk use?
Brad Wilk has said he used a 22-inch Gretsch extended kick in the studio, and he is listed on DW Drums' artist page.
Audioslave was the Los Angeles rock band of Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk, active from 2001 to 2007. This guide covers each member's main gear, by member, from rig rundowns, interviews and brand pages.
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