What guitar does Journey play?
In Premier Guitar's Rig Rundown, Neal Schon was seen using PRS semi-hollow signature prototypes with a Fernandes Sustainer, a Strat and a PRS McCarty, running a Fractal Audio Axe-FX Ultra and Blackstar Series One 100 heads, with a Dunlop Hendrix Cry Baby, Boss CS-3 and Wampler Nirvana Chorus.
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What guitar does Neal Schon play?
Premier Guitar's Rig Rundown shows two PRS semi-hollow signature prototypes with a Floyd Rose, Seymour Duncan Custom Custom pickup and Fernandes Sustainer, plus a Strat on Lights and a PRS McCarty in D tuning on Wheel.
What amp does Neal Schon use?
A Fractal Audio Axe-FX Ultra alongside stock Blackstar Series One 100 heads into a 4x12, switched by a Fractal MFC-101.
What pedals does Neal Schon use?
A Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Cry Baby, Boss CS-3 Compressor, EWS Fuzzy Drive, Fulltone Fat Boost and Wampler Nirvana Chorus.
Journey are the San Francisco band behind Escape, Frontiers and Don't Stop Believin'. This guide covers Neal Schon's guitars, amps, pedals and rack from Premier Guitar's Rig Rundown.
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