What guitar does Scary Pockets play?
Ryan Lerman of Scary Pockets has been seen using a modded 1964 Gibson Melody Maker and a 1966 Hofner 459 VTZ through two Fender '68 Custom Deluxe Reverbs. His L.A. Sound Design board runs a 29 Pedals Euna, Klon Centaur, Eventide H9, Strymon Flint, Empress Superdelay and Electro-Harmonix Superego.
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What guitar does Ryan Lerman play in Scary Pockets?
Premier Guitar's 2023 Rig Rundown showed his 1964 Gibson Melody Maker modded with two humbuckers, plus a 1966 Hofner 459 VTZ with a built-in fuzz.
What amp does Ryan Lerman use?
On that tour he ran backline amps, generally two Fender '68 Custom Deluxe Reverbs.
What pedals does Ryan Lerman use?
His board, built by Dave Phillips at L.A. Sound Design, starts with a 29 Pedals Euna and runs through an Electro-Harmonix Superego, WMD Geiger Counter, Klon Centaur, JHS SuperBolt, Eventide H9, Strymon Flint, Empress Superdelay and more.
What strings and picks does Ryan Lerman use?
Premier Guitar reported Gabriel Tenorio strings or La Bella flatwounds on his electrics and Strum-N-Comfort 1.5 mm Sharktooth picks.
Scary Pockets is the Los Angeles funk collective that turns pop songs into funk covers on YouTube. This guide covers cofounder and guitarist Ryan Lerman's touring rig as Premier Guitar documented it in 2023.
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