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12 items · Last checked What guitar does Soulfly play?
Max Cavalera has said he played his four-string ESP Max Cavalera RPR Signature with a Lace Downstroyer pickup into a Peavey 6505+. Marc Rizzo has said he played his Washburn Parallaxe signature 7-string with EMG 707s into a 6505+, with a DigiTech Drop for tunings.
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DigiTech
Drop“This pedal is actually very important for Soulfly.”
Said in MusicRadar (Total Guitar): Rig tour: Soulfly, December 2018
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Said in MusicRadar (Total Guitar): Rig tour: Soulfly, December 2018
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ESP
ESP Max Cavalera RPR Signature (four strings)
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“Through the years I realised it actually helps me when I don’t have the six strings because I’ve got to be creative with only four”
Said in MusicRadar (Total Guitar): Rig tour: Soulfly, December 2018
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Max Cavalera
ESP
ESP Max Cavalera RPR Signature (four strings)
SponsoredHas said they use
“Through the years I realised it actually helps me when I don’t have the six strings because I’ve got to be creative with only four”
Said in MusicRadar (Total Guitar): Rig tour: Soulfly, December 2018
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Lace
Lace Downstroyer pickup
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Said in MusicRadar (Total Guitar): Rig tour: Soulfly, December 2018
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Said in MusicRadar (Total Guitar): Rig tour: Soulfly, December 2018
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BOSS
Boss AW-2 Auto Wah
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Said in MusicRadar (Total Guitar): Rig tour: Soulfly, December 2018
Max Cavalera and Marc Rizzo
Peavey
6505+
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Peavey
6505+“Peavey is where it’s at. It’s the best sound you can get, the best distortion.”
Said in MusicRadar (Total Guitar): Rig tour: Soulfly, December 2018
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Marc Rizzo
Washburn
Washburn Parallaxe PXL-MR27B-D signature 7-string
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“This is my signature model and I love it.”
Said in MusicRadar (Total Guitar): Rig tour: Soulfly, December 2018
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EMG
EMG 707 pickups
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Said in MusicRadar (Total Guitar): Rig tour: Soulfly, December 2018
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DigiTech
Drop“This pedal is actually very important for Soulfly.”
Said in MusicRadar (Total Guitar): Rig tour: Soulfly, December 2018
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Rocktron
Rocktron Hush The Pedal
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Rocktron
Rocktron Hush The PedalSaid in MusicRadar (Total Guitar): Rig tour: Soulfly, December 2018
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Said in MusicRadar (Total Guitar): Rig tour: Soulfly, December 2018
Yamaha
Yamaha AEX500NS nylon-string
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Said in MusicRadar (Total Guitar): Rig tour: Soulfly, December 2018
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About Soulfly's gear.
What guitar does Max Cavalera play?
He told Total Guitar he played his ESP Max Cavalera RPR Signature, a camo Warlock and Explorer hybrid strung with only four strings, fitted with his Lace Downstroyer pickup.
What amp does Soulfly use?
Both Max Cavalera and Marc Rizzo have said they ran Peavey 6505+ heads, in the studio and on tour.
What guitar does Marc Rizzo play?
He has said he played his Washburn Parallaxe PXL-MR27B-D signature, a single-cut 7-string with EMG 707 pickups, plus a Yamaha AEX500NS nylon-string for acoustic parts.
What pedals does Marc Rizzo use?
His 2018 board held a DigiTech Drop for changing tunings, a stock Dunlop Cry Baby wah, a Rocktron Hush and a Boss DD-3 delay.
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Soulfly are the metal band Max Cavalera formed after leaving Sepultura, mixing groove metal with Brazilian percussion. This guide covers the rigs of Max Cavalera and longtime lead guitarist Marc Rizzo, member by member.
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