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What guitar does Steve Stevens play?

Steve Stevens uses Knaggs Steve Stevens signature guitars with Fishman Fluence pickups, Ernie Ball strings and Tortex picks. He runs a Friedman B100 and his Friedman SS100 signature head through a Neve 8803 EQ, with an RJM Mastermind GT, a Fractal FM3, a Boss RV-500 and a DigiTech Whammy Ricochet on his boards.

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What guitar does Steve Stevens use?

Steve Stevens uses Knaggs Steve Stevens signature models, including a cherryburst single-cut, a Severn XF with a Sustainiac and a silver sparkle model with a killswitch. He also tours with a Godin LGXT, Godin nylon-strings, a Gibson Les Paul and a Suhr T-style.

What amp does Steve Stevens use?

He uses a pair of Friedman heads, a B100 and his Steve Stevens SS100, panned hard left and right, run through a Neve 8803 EQ into RedSeven Amp Central Evo load boxes. A Neural DSP Quad Cortex is his backup and fly-date rig.

What pedals does Steve Stevens use?

His boards include an RJM Mastermind GT, Fractal FM3 MK II, Xotic Super Sweet Booster, Vox wah, DigiTech Whammy Ricochet and Drop, JHS Muffuletta, Walrus Voyager, Zvex Super Ringtone, DryBell Vibe Machine, Boss RV-500 and Boss GM-800.

What strings does Steve Stevens use?

He uses Ernie Ball strings, usually .010 to .048, and heavier Tortex picks.

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Steve Stevens is Billy Idol's longtime guitarist and the player behind the Top Gun Anthem. This guide covers the touring rig shown in Premier Guitar's 2025 rig rundown: his Knaggs signature guitars, Friedman heads, and two pedalboards run from an RJM Mastermind GT.

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