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What guitar does Buzz Osborne play?

Buzz Osborne has said he played Electrical Guitar Company King Buzzo signature models, a Gibson Firebird, Flying V and Pete Townshend SG, through a Hilbish Design Preamplifier and Tyrant Tone cabs, with Hilbish Design Pessimiser, Compressimiser and Deathimizer pedals, a Dunlop Cry Baby and an MXR Blue Box.

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What guitar does Buzz Osborne play?

In 2024 Premier Guitar listed his Electrical Guitar Company King Buzzo Standard, King Buzzo Signature and Wedge, plus a Gibson Firebird, Flying V and 50th Anniversary Pete Townshend SG. In 2013 he said he still played his 1969 Les Paul Custom on recordings.

What amp does Buzz Osborne use?

His 2024 rig listed a Hilbish Design Preamplifier into Tyrant Tone 2x15 and 2x12 cabs. In 2013 he said he could not beat his Sunn Beta Lead heads for live tone, paired with Carver PM-1.5 power amps.

What pedals does Buzz Osborne use?

In 2024 he listed Hilbish Design Pessimiser, Compressimiser and Deathimizer pedals, a Dunlop Cry Baby and an MXR Blue Box. His 2013 board held a Boss ODB-3, MXR Blue Box, MXR Dyna Comp, Boss DD-5 and Boss TU-2.

Does Buzz Osborne have a signature guitar?

Yes. Premier Guitar reported in 2024 that he had a couple of signature models with Electrical Guitar Company in Irondale, Alabama, including the King Buzzo Standard and King Buzzo Signature.

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Buzz Osborne, also known as King Buzzo, is the guitarist, singer and founder of the Melvins. This guide covers his own rig as listed in Premier Guitar features from 2013 and 2024: Electrical Guitar Company signature models, Gibsons, Hilbish Design amps and pedals.

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