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What guitar does David Bryson play?

David Bryson has been seen using a 1956 Gibson Les Paul Junior, a 1962 Fender Jazzmaster converted to four strings and a Martin tenor guitar, through a Satellite Amplifiers Barracuda head and 2x12 cabinet, with a Keeley compressor, Analog Man King of Tone and Strymon Brigadier on his board.

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What guitar does David Bryson play?

He has been seen using a 1956 Gibson Les Paul Junior he bought while making August and Everything After, a 1962 Fender Jazzmaster converted to four strings, and a 2008 Martin tenor guitar.

What amp does David Bryson use?

A Satellite Amplifiers Barracuda head with KT66 tubes into a Satellite open-back 2x12 with a Celestion Creamback and an Alnico Blue, with a Matchless DC-30 as backup.

What pedals does David Bryson use?

A Keeley compressor, MXR Micro Amp, Analog Man King of Tone, Boss GE-7, Bearfoot Baby Pink Boost, Fulltone Clyde Wah, Strymon Brigadier and a Keeley-modded Fulltone Supa-Trem2.

What strings does David Bryson use?

D'Addario EXL116 sets on his Les Paul Junior and Martin SP Lifespan phosphor bronze strings on his tenor guitar, with yellow Dunlop Tortex .73 mm picks.

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David Bryson is a cofounder and guitarist of Counting Crows. This guide covers the guitars, Satellite amp and pedalboard he was seen with on tour, from Premier Guitar's Rig Rundown.

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