Gear history
The boards behindthe records
What was actually on the floor when those records were made, why each pedal was there, and what it costs today. Assembled from interviews, rig rundowns and live photography.
- Rigs
- 23
- Records
- 58
- Tracks
- 128
- Pedals
- 55
58 records, newest first. Each one links to the rig it was made with.
- Black Holes and Revelations2006Matt Bellamy, MuseKnights of Cydonia · Supermassive Black Hole
- Frances the Mute2005Omar Rodríguez-López, The Mars VoltaL'Via L'Viaquez · The Widow
- Elephant2003Jack White, The White StripesSeven Nation Army · Ball and Biscuit
- Absolution2003Matt Bellamy, MuseHysteria · Stockholm Syndrome
- De-Loused in the Comatorium2003Omar Rodríguez-López, The Mars VoltaInertiatic ESP · Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)
- By the Way2002John Frusciante, Red Hot Chili PeppersBy the Way · Can't Stop
- Songs for the Deaf2002Josh Homme, Queens of the Stone AgeNo One Knows · Go with the Flow · First It Giveth
- Lateralus2001Adam Jones, ToolSchism · Parabola
- White Blood Cells2001Jack White, The White StripesFell in Love with a Girl · Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground
- Origin of Symmetry2001Matt Bellamy, MusePlug In Baby · New Born · Bliss
- Rated R2000Josh Homme, Queens of the Stone AgeThe Lost Art of Keeping a Secret · Feel Good Hit of the Summer
- The Battle of Los Angeles1999Tom Morello, Rage Against the MachineGuerrilla Radio · Sleep Now in the Fire
- Californication1999John Frusciante, Red Hot Chili PeppersScar Tissue · Around the World · Californication
- OK Computer1997Jonny Greenwood, RadioheadParanoid Android · Airbag · Let Down
- Evil Empire1996Tom Morello, Rage Against the MachineBulls on Parade · People of the Sun
- Ænima1996Adam Jones, ToolStinkfist · Forty Six & 2 · Ænema
- Billy Breathes1996Trey Anastasio, PhishFree · Character Zero
- Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness1995Billy Corgan, The Smashing PumpkinsBullet with Butterfly Wings · Zero · 1979
- The Bends1995Jonny Greenwood, RadioheadJust · My Iron Lung · Planet Telex
- A Live One1995Trey Anastasio, PhishYou Enjoy Myself · Tweezer
- Siamese Dream1993Billy Corgan, The Smashing PumpkinsCherub Rock · Today · Rocket
- Pablo Honey1993Jonny Greenwood, RadioheadCreep
- Undertow1993Adam Jones, ToolSober · Prison Sex
- Rage Against the Machine1992Tom Morello, Rage Against the MachineKilling in the Name · Bombtrack · Bullet in the Head
- Use Your Illusion I1991Slash, Guns N' RosesNovember Rain
- Loveless1991Kevin Shields, My Bloody ValentineOnly Shallow · When You Sleep · Soon
- Blood Sugar Sex Magik1991John Frusciante, Red Hot Chili PeppersGive It Away · Under the Bridge · Suck My Kiss
- In Step1989Stevie Ray Vaughan, Double TroubleCrossfire · Tightrope
- Flying in a Blue Dream1989Joe Satriani, SoloFlying in a Blue Dream · The Forgotten Part Two
- Isn't Anything1988Kevin Shields, My Bloody ValentineFeed Me With Your Kiss · Soft as Snow (But Warm Inside)
- The Joshua Tree1987The Edge, U2Where the Streets Have No Name · With or Without You
- Sign o' the Times1987Prince, The RevolutionSign o' the Times · U Got the Look
- Appetite for Destruction1987Slash, Guns N' RosesSweet Child O' Mine · Welcome to the Jungle · Paradise City
- Surfing with the Alien1987Joe Satriani, SoloSurfing with the Alien · Always with Me, Always with You · Satch Boogie
- Couldn't Stand the Weather1984Stevie Ray Vaughan, Double TroubleVoodoo Child (Slight Return) · Cold Shot · Scuttle Buttin'
- 19841984Eddie Van Halen, Van HalenPanama · Hot for Teacher
- The Unforgettable Fire1984The Edge, U2Pride (In the Name of Love) · Bad
- Purple Rain1984Prince, The RevolutionPurple Rain · When Doves Cry · Let's Go Crazy
- Texas Flood1983Stevie Ray Vaughan, Double TroublePride and Joy · Texas Flood · Love Struck Baby
- War1983The Edge, U2Sunday Bloody Sunday · New Year's Day
- 19991982Prince, The RevolutionLittle Red Corvette · 1999
- Diary of a Madman1981Randy Rhoads, Ozzy OsbourneOver the Mountain · Flying High Again
- Blizzard of Ozz1980Randy Rhoads, Ozzy OsbourneCrazy Train · Mr. Crowley · Revelation (Mother Earth)
- The Wall1979David Gilmour, Pink FloydComfortably Numb · Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2
- Van Halen II1979Eddie Van Halen, Van HalenDance the Night Away · Spanish Fly
- Van Halen1978Eddie Van Halen, Van HalenEruption · Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love · Runnin' with the Devil
- News of the World1977Brian May, QueenWe Will Rock You
- Wish You Were Here1975David Gilmour, Pink FloydShine On You Crazy Diamond
- A Night at the Opera1975Brian May, QueenBohemian Rhapsody · Good Company
- For Earth Below1975Robin Trower, Solo
- Queen II1974Brian May, QueenFather to Son · The March of the Black Queen
- Bridge of Sighs1974Robin Trower, SoloBridge of Sighs · Day of the Eagle · Too Rolling Stoned
- The Dark Side of the Moon1973David Gilmour, Pink FloydTime · Money
- Band of Gypsys1970Jimi Hendrix, The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceMachine Gun
- Electric Ladyland1968Jimi Hendrix, The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceVoodoo Child (Slight Return) · All Along the Watchtower
- Wheels of Fire1968Eric Clapton, CreamWhite Room
- Are You Experienced1967Jimi Hendrix, The Jimi Hendrix ExperiencePurple Haze · Foxy Lady · Manic Depression
- Disraeli Gears1967Eric Clapton, CreamSunshine of Your Love · Tales of Brave Ulysses
This is editorial gear history, the same kind every guitar magazine and rig-rundown video publishes. No artist, band or manufacturer listed here is affiliated with Gear Avail, and nothing on these pages is an endorsement. Rigs change between tours and between takes, so each one is scoped to a documented era rather than presented as a career-long setup. Where only the sessions are documented, the record is listed without specific tracks.