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What gear does Red Hot Chili Peppers use?

Flea has said he switched to Ampeg SVT amps for Unlimited Love and its tour, calling them the center and the character of his sound. John Frusciante's 2023 pedalboard has been seen with an EHX Big Muff, two Boss DS-2s, a Boss CE-1, an MXR Dyna Comp and an Ibanez WH10 wah.

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What amp does Flea use?

Ampeg SVTs since the Unlimited Love sessions and tour, after years on Gallien-Krueger, he told Guitar World.

What pedals does John Frusciante use?

His 2023 board includes an EHX Big Muff Pi, two Boss DS-2s, a Boss SD-1, CE-1 and DD-500, MXR Dyna Comp, Micro Amp, Phase 90 and Flanger, an Ibanez WH10 wah and a Moogerfooger Low Pass Filter.

What wah does John Frusciante use?

An Ibanez WH10 V3 modded by Wilson Effects.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers are the Los Angeles band behind Blood Sugar Sex Magik, Californication and Unlimited Love. This guide covers Flea's switch to Ampeg SVTs and John Frusciante's touring pedalboard.

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