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What guitar does George Thorogood play?

George Thorogood uses Epiphone ES-125 style archtops, including his "White Fang" Outfit, after years on vintage Gibson ES-125s. His 2026 rig runs GHS strings and copper pipe slides into Electro-Harmonix 22 Caliber power amps and Mesa/Boogie 1x12 cabinets, with a Voodoo Lab PX-8 Plus switching Boss, MXR and Empress effects.

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What guitar does George Thorogood play?

He uses Epiphone archtops built like the Gibson ES-125 he played for decades, including the Epiphone George Thorogood ES-125 "White Fang" Outfit with P-90 PRO pickups. He said Epiphone donated about 10 guitars after he wore out his Gibsons.

What amp does George Thorogood use?

His 2026 Rig Rundown shows Electro-Harmonix 22 Caliber power amps cranked through Mesa/Boogie 1x12 cabinets. In 2025 he said his tech built a mix of gear to get close to a Fender Dual Showman.

What strings does George Thorogood use?

His tech uses GHS strings, .012 to .054 for standard tuning and .015 to .056 for open G and open D slide tunings.

What slide does George Thorogood use?

His tech Rev Jones cuts and tapes lengths of copper pipe for him to use as slides.

What pedals does George Thorogood use?

A rack board run by a Voodoo Lab PX-8 Plus holds an MXR Boost/Line Driver, an Empress ParaEq, a DigiTech FreqOut, and Boss BF-3, TR-2 and DD-5 pedals.

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George Thorogood is the slide guitarist and singer who has led George Thorogood and the Destroyers since the 1970s. This guide covers his guitars, amps and rack effects from a 2026 Premier Guitar Rig Rundown and a 2025 Guitar World interview.

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