Top 5Seen using
Strymon
El Capistan dTape EchoSeen in Rig Rundown: JD Simo, February 2022
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39 items · Last checked What guitar does JD Simo play?
JD Simo has been seen using his 1962 Gibson ES-335 called Red as his number one, plus a Danocaster T-style and a 1952 Gibson ES-5. He was seen using vintage Fender Deluxe Reverbs, a 1949 Alamo Model 3 and an Ampeg Gemini I, with Stringjoy strings and a Strymon El Capistan.
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Where to start with JD Simo's gear.
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Mythos Pedals
Argo octave fuzzSeen in JD Simo Grows Into His Sound, March 2023
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Gibson
1962 ES-335 ("Red")
Top 5Seen using
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Seen in Rig Rundown: J.D. Simo, January 2014
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What guitars JD Simo uses: a sourced gear guide
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Guitars
Gibson
1962 ES-335 ("Red")
Seen using
Seen in Rig Rundown: J.D. Simo, January 2014
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Gibson
1952 ES-5
Seen using
Seen in Rig Rundown: JD Simo, February 2022
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Gibson
1961 J-50
Seen using
Danocaster
T-style guitar (Dan Strain build)
Has said they use
Danocaster
T-style guitar (Dan Strain build)“I really fell in love with it. It's a pure guitar; it's kind of a magic instrument.”
Said in JD Simo Grows Into His Sound, March 2023
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Seen in JD Simo Grows Into His Sound, March 2023
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Echopark Guitars
Exner Tavares (white pine sinker wood)Seen in Rig Rundown: JD Simo, February 2022
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Seen in Rig Rundown: JD Simo, February 2022
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Silvertone
1965 H165 acoustic
Seen using
Kay
1966 Airline electric mandolin
Seen using
Seen in Rig Rundown: JD Simo, February 2022
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Vintage Inspired Pickups
Pickups (on his offset)Seen in Rig Rundown: JD Simo, February 2022
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OX4 Pickups
OX4 pickups (on his SG)
Seen using
OX4 Pickups
OX4 pickups (on his SG)Seen in Rig Rundown: JD Simo, February 2022
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LR Baggs
M80 soundhole pickup
Seen using
DeArmond
1963 RHC-B soundhole pickup
Seen using
DeArmond
1963 RHC-B soundhole pickupSeen in Rig Rundown: JD Simo, February 2022
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Strings and picks
Seen in JD Simo Grows Into His Sound, March 2023
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Dunlop
Tortoise medium picks
Seen using
BlueChip Picks
TD55 picks
Seen using
Pedals
Divine Noise
Cables
Seen using
Farmland FX
JD Simo SupaFuzz (S269)
SponsoredSeen using
Farmland FX
JD Simo SupaFuzz (S269)Seen in Rig Rundown: J.D. Simo, January 2014
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Dallas Arbiter
1972 Fuzz Face
Seen using
Vox
1973 Cry Baby wah (Chase tone pot)
Seen using
Seen in Rig Rundown: JD Simo, February 2022
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Seen using
Strymon
El Capistan dTape EchoSeen in Rig Rundown: JD Simo, February 2022
Seen using
Seen using
Mythos Pedals
Argo octave fuzzSeen in JD Simo Grows Into His Sound, March 2023
J. Rockett Audio Designs
Archer Ikon
Seen using
J. Rockett Audio Designs
Archer IkonSeen in JD Simo Grows Into His Sound, March 2023
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XAct Tone Solutions
Pedalboard and battery boxSeen in Rig Rundown: JD Simo, February 2022
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Amps
Seen in Rig Rundown: J.D. Simo, January 2014
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Marshall
1969 slant basket-weave 4x12
Seen using
Marshall
1969 slant basket-weave 4x12Seen in Rig Rundown: J.D. Simo, January 2014
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Celestion
25-watt Greenback speakers
Seen using
Celestion
25-watt Greenback speakersSeen in Rig Rundown: J.D. Simo, January 2014
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Weber
CV123F speakers
Seen using
Fender
1965 Deluxe Reverb
Seen using
Seen in Rig Rundown: JD Simo, February 2022
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Alamo
1949 Model 3
Seen using
Ampeg
1964 Gemini I
Seen using
Pre CBS Amps
Clifford 18W
Seen using
Headstrong Amps
Lil King Reverb
Seen using
Headstrong Amps
Lil King ReverbSeen in JD Simo Grows Into His Sound, March 2023
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AmpRx
Brown Box power attenuator
Seen using
Seen in Rig Rundown: JD Simo, February 2022
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Studio
Electro-Voice
666 dynamic mics
Has said they use
Electro-Voice
666 dynamic mics“They're kind of dark, and it's easy for me to get a good sound with those on guitars.”
Said in JD Simo Grows Into His Sound, March 2023
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Questions
About JD Simo's gear.
What guitar does JD Simo play?
His No. 1 has been a 1962 Gibson ES-335 called Red. He has also been seen using a Danocaster T-style, a 1952 Gibson ES-5, a Murphy Lab '64 SG Standard and a 1961 Gibson J-50.
What amp does JD Simo use?
In 2014 he was seen using a purple 1967 Marshall Super Lead. More recently: a 1964 Ampeg Gemini I, a 1949 Alamo Model 3, Fender Deluxe Reverbs, a Pre CBS Amps Clifford 18W and a Headstrong Lil King Reverb.
What pedals does JD Simo use?
A 1972 Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face, a 1973 Vox Cry Baby, a Strymon El Capistan, an Electro-Harmonix Freeze, a Mythos Argo Octave Fuzz, a J. Rockett Archer Ikon and his signature Farmland FX SupaFuzz.
What strings does JD Simo use?
Stringjoy Pure Nickel Broadways, .010 to .042 in standard tuning, with Dunlop tortoise mediums and BlueChip TD55 picks.
What microphone does JD Simo use on guitar amps?
He has said he recorded guitar with old Electro-Voice 666 mics because they are dark and easy to get a good sound with.
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JD Simo is a Nashville guitarist, singer and producer who has worked with Jack White, Phil Lesh and Luther Dickinson and played on the Elvis soundtrack. This guide covers his 1962 Gibson ES-335, vintage amps, fuzz pedals and studio mics.
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