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What's on Chords of Orion (Bill Vencil)'s pedalboard?

Chords of Orion's recent videos list a Kiesel Vader headless guitar running into a Strymon-heavy pedalboard: Compadre compressor, Iridium amp modeler, DIG and Volante delays, powered by a Zuma. He has said he has had his Volante since its 2019 release.

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What's on Chords of Orion (Bill Vencil)'s pedalboard?

Chords of Orion (Bill Vencil) uses the Strymon Volante (youtube.com, September 2026). Chords of Orion (Bill Vencil) uses the Strymon DIG V2 (youtube.com, September 2026). Chords of Orion (Bill Vencil) uses the Strymon Iridium Amp Modeler and Cab (youtube.com, September 2026).

What guitar does Chords of Orion use?

A Kiesel Vader headless guitar appears in the signal chain of several 2026 videos.

What delay pedals does Chords of Orion use?

The Strymon Volante and Strymon DIG, both listed in his September 2026 signal chain.

What amp modeler does Chords of Orion use?

He lists the Strymon Iridium amp and cab modeler in his 2026 signal chain.

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Chords of Orion is the ambient guitar project of Virginia guitarist Bill Vencil, who posts ambient performances and pedal demos on YouTube. This guide covers the guitar, pedalboard and effects he lists in the signal chain of his recent videos.

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