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What gear does Deafheaven use?

Kerry McCoy and Shiv Mehra have said they tracked Lonely People with Power mostly through EVH 5150s, with Traynors, a Hologram Microcosm and Chase Bliss pedals, and now play Line 6 Helix units live. In 2017 their stage rig was seen with Peavey 6505 heads and a Dunable Yeti.

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What amps does Deafheaven use?

Kerry McCoy has said about 80 percent of the heavy guitars on Lonely People with Power went through EVH 5150s, with Traynors for a Marshall-style sound. Earlier they toured with Peavey 6505 heads and added Fender Twin Reverbs for Infinite Granite.

What pedals does Shiv Mehra use?

He has said he used a Hologram Microcosm and an Empress EchoSystem on Lonely People with Power and brought his Chase Bliss Generation Loss to the sessions.

What guitar does Kerry McCoy play?

Premier Guitar's 2017 rundown showed a Dunable Yeti in the band's rig. On Infinite Granite the guitarists said they played Rickenbackers and a Fender Maverick Dorado.

What synths does Deafheaven use?

For Infinite Granite, Shiv Mehra has said he played an ARP 2600 and the band used an EMS Synthi AKS and a Prophet at producer Justin Meldal-Johnsen's studio.

What multi-effects does Deafheaven use live?

Both guitarists have said they switched to Line 6 Helix units for live shows to cut down on tube and cable problems on the road.

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Deafheaven is the blackgaze band from San Francisco. This guide covers the amps, guitars, pedals and synths of guitarists Kerry McCoy and Shiv Mehra, from Premier Guitar's 2017 Rig Rundown and Guitar World interviews in 2021 and 2025.

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