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What gear does Josh Klinghoffer use?

Josh Klinghoffer has said Strats make up about 80 percent of what he plays, and Premier Guitar's 2026 gear list shows 1959 and 1960 Stratocasters, Boss TB-2W, JB-2 and DM-2 pedals, a Klon Centaur and Red Panda Context, Particle and Tensor pedals. For synths it lists a Roland Juno-106, a Korg MS-20 and a Therevox ET-5.

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What guitar does Josh Klinghoffer play?

Mostly Fender Stratocasters. He told Guitar World that for 80 percent of the Chili Peppers shows he used Strats, and Premier Guitar's 2026 gear list names a 1959 and a 1960 Stratocaster. He has also recorded with a Fender Bass VI, a Jaguar and a Jazzmaster.

What amps did Josh Klinghoffer use in Red Hot Chili Peppers?

He told Guitar World a 200-watt Marshall Major and a Fender Tone Master were his rig for his last tour with the band, and that he made The Getaway mostly through an early '80s Marshall practice amp, with a late '50s Fender Deluxe also set up.

What pedals does Josh Klinghoffer use?

Premier Guitar's 2026 list includes Boss TB-2W, JB-2, DM-2, VB-2, CE-2, DD-3 and DD-6 pedals, a Klon Centaur, an Origin Effects Cali76, a JHS 424 Gain Stage and three Red Panda pedals. His 2012 Chili Peppers board held more than 30 pedals.

What synths does Josh Klinghoffer play?

Premier Guitar's 2026 gear list for his Pluralone album A Drop in the Ocean names a Roland Juno-106, a Korg MS-20, a Therevox ET-5 and a Steinway upright piano.

What music does Josh Klinghoffer love?

He told Lyndsanity in 2026 that he loves Marc Bolan and his singing, and covered T. Rex's Jeepster with Chad Smith. He also said Elliott Smith's influence is very apparent on A Drop in the Ocean and that he played Gorillaz' The Mountain nonstop.

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Josh Klinghoffer is the multi-instrumentalist who played guitar in Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2007 to 2019, has toured with Pearl Jam and Eddie Vedder's Earthlings, and records solo as Pluralone. This guide covers his Strats, pedals and synths from Premier Guitar's 2012 Rig Rundown and 2026 feature and his interviews, plus music he has said he loves.

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