Bob WeirRobert Hall Weir
Bob Weir, Bob Weir & Wolf Bros, Dead & Company, Grateful Dead, RatDog
The Grateful Dead's rhythm-guitar architect, from ES-335s and Ibanez customs to stereo Fat Jimmy rigs and an AC30-in-a-box at the Sphere.
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Custom Ibanez guitars into John Cutler's switching rack and a GAS 'Godzilla' power amp.
- wahBLACK WAHfor Cutler custom phase/wah pedalOn an expression pedal; default Q
- driveGREEN JRC-ODstand-infor IVP preampGain 5, tone noon, level 6
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Ibanez UE-400 multi-effectStart at noon and adjust by ear
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Ibanez AD-230Start at noon and adjust by ear
- compGRAY COMPstand-infor Ashly compressorRatio/sustain ≈4:1, attack medium, level at unity
- eqGRAPHIC EQfor Furman reverb + parametric EQMid hump: +3 dB around 800 Hz, cut below 80 Hz, level +2 dB
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Gain 4–5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Edge of breakup, cleans up with guitar volume
- cab8X10 BLUE LINEfor Hard Truckers cab, 8x10" GaussDynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
Model names checked against the official HeadRush model list. Model names from HeadRush's official Pedalboard model list; Gigboard and Prime share the HeadRush model library. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- wahTeardrop 310for Cutler custom phase/wah pedalOn an expression pedal; default Q
- driveScream 808stand-infor IVP preampGain 5, tone noon, level 6
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Ibanez UE-400 multi-effectStart at noon and adjust by ear
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Ibanez AD-230Start at noon and adjust by ear
- compDeluxe Compstand-infor Ashly compressorRatio/sustain ≈4:1, attack medium, level at unity
- eq10 Band Graphicstand-infor Furman reverb + parametric EQMid hump: +3 dB around 800 Hz, cut below 80 Hz, level +2 dB
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Gain 4–5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Edge of breakup, cleans up with guitar volume
- cab8x10 SVT AVfor Hard Truckers cab, 8x10" GaussDynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
Model names checked against the official Line 6 Helix model list. Names from the official Line 6 Helix 3.80 model list (HX Stomp shares the library). "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- wahCrying Wahfor Cutler custom phase/wah pedalOn an expression pedal; default Q
- driveGreen 808stand-infor IVP preampGain 5, tone noon, level 6
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Ibanez UE-400 multi-effectStart at noon and adjust by ear
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Ibanez AD-230Start at noon and adjust by ear
- compOpto Compstand-infor Ashly compressorRatio/sustain ≈4:1, attack medium, level at unity
- eqGraphic-9stand-infor Furman reverb + parametric EQMid hump: +3 dB around 800 Hz, cut below 80 Hz, level +2 dB
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Gain 4–5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Edge of breakup, cleans up with guitar volume
- cab810 Amped VT 90sfor Hard Truckers cab, 8x10" GaussDynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
Model names checked against the official Neural DSP Quad Cortex model list. Names from Neural DSP's official Quad Cortex device list. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- wahPEDAL WAHstand-infor Cutler custom phase/wah pedalFX slot: On an expression pedal; default Q
- driveOVERDRIVEstand-infor IVP preampBOOSTER slot: Gain 5, tone noon, level 6
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Ibanez UE-400 multi-effectStart at noon and adjust by ear
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Ibanez AD-230Start at noon and adjust by ear
- compCOMPstand-infor Ashly compressorMOD slot: Ratio/sustain ≈4:1, attack medium, level at unity
- eqGRAPHIC EQfor Furman reverb + parametric EQFX alt. slot: Mid hump: +3 dB around 800 Hz, cut below 80 Hz, level +2 dB
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Gain 4–5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Edge of breakup, cleans up with guitar volume
- cabBuilt-in speaker (no cab model)descriptionfor Hard Truckers cab, 8x10" GaussKatana has no cab sim on its speaker
Model names checked against the official BOSS Katana model list and owner's manual. Amp types from the Katana MkII Owner's Manual; effect types from 'Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II'. Katana has its own speaker, so there is no cab block. Gen 3 renames some types, so check your unit. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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Stereo Mesa power amps with stage Vox cabs and a DI to the house.
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Digidesign Eleven Rack (2011)Start at noon and adjust by ear
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Gain 4–5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Edge of breakup, cleans up with guitar volume
- cabMatching cab for the ampdescriptionfor Vox cabinets (stage sound; DI to house)Dynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
- delayTAPE ECHOfor Echoplex Digital Pro PlusTime 350 ms, feedback 30%, mix 20%, low wow/flutter
Model names checked against the official HeadRush model list. Model names from HeadRush's official Pedalboard model list; Gigboard and Prime share the HeadRush model library. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Digidesign Eleven Rack (2011)Start at noon and adjust by ear
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Gain 4–5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Edge of breakup, cleans up with guitar volume
- cabMatching cab for the ampdescriptionfor Vox cabinets (stage sound; DI to house)Dynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
- delayTransistor Tapefor Echoplex Digital Pro PlusTime 350 ms, feedback 30%, mix 20%, low wow/flutter
Model names checked against the official Line 6 Helix model list. Names from the official Line 6 Helix 3.80 model list (HX Stomp shares the library). "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Digidesign Eleven Rack (2011)Start at noon and adjust by ear
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Gain 4–5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Edge of breakup, cleans up with guitar volume
- cabMatching cab for the ampdescriptionfor Vox cabinets (stage sound; DI to house)Dynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
- delayTape Delaystand-infor Echoplex Digital Pro PlusTime 350 ms, feedback 30%, mix 20%, low wow/flutter
Model names checked against the official Neural DSP Quad Cortex model list. Names from Neural DSP's official Quad Cortex device list. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Digidesign Eleven Rack (2011)Start at noon and adjust by ear
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Gain 4–5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Edge of breakup, cleans up with guitar volume
- cabBuilt-in speaker (no cab model)descriptionfor Vox cabinets (stage sound; DI to house)Katana has no cab sim on its speaker
- delayTAPE ECHOfor Echoplex Digital Pro PlusDELAY slot: Time 350 ms, feedback 30%, mix 20%, low wow/flutter
Model names checked against the official BOSS Katana model list and owner's manual. Amp types from the Katana MkII Owner's Manual; effect types from 'Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II'. Katana has its own speaker, so there is no cab block. Gen 3 renames some types, so check your unit. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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Weir ditched the iso-booth amp for a UA Ruby (AC30 model) plus a 1176 pedal and a touch of reverb.
- driveGREEN JRC-ODstand-infor Universal Audio RubyGain 5, tone noon, level 6
- compGRAY COMPstand-infor Universal Audio 1176 Studio CompressorRatio/sustain ≈4:1, attack medium, level at unity
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Gain 4–5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Edge of breakup, cleans up with guitar volume
- cabMatching cab for the ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Dynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
Model names checked against the official HeadRush model list. Model names from HeadRush's official Pedalboard model list; Gigboard and Prime share the HeadRush model library. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- driveScream 808stand-infor Universal Audio RubyGain 5, tone noon, level 6
- compDeluxe Compstand-infor Universal Audio 1176 Studio CompressorRatio/sustain ≈4:1, attack medium, level at unity
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Gain 4–5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Edge of breakup, cleans up with guitar volume
- cabMatching cab for the ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Dynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
Model names checked against the official Line 6 Helix model list. Names from the official Line 6 Helix 3.80 model list (HX Stomp shares the library). "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- driveGreen 808stand-infor Universal Audio RubyGain 5, tone noon, level 6
- compOpto Compstand-infor Universal Audio 1176 Studio CompressorRatio/sustain ≈4:1, attack medium, level at unity
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Gain 4–5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Edge of breakup, cleans up with guitar volume
- cabMatching cab for the ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Dynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
Model names checked against the official Neural DSP Quad Cortex model list. Names from Neural DSP's official Quad Cortex device list. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- driveOVERDRIVEstand-infor Universal Audio RubyBOOSTER slot: Gain 5, tone noon, level 6
- compCOMPstand-infor Universal Audio 1176 Studio CompressorMOD slot: Ratio/sustain ≈4:1, attack medium, level at unity
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Gain 4–5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Edge of breakup, cleans up with guitar volume
- cabBuilt-in speaker (no cab model)descriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Katana has no cab sim on its speaker
Model names checked against the official BOSS Katana model list and owner's manual. Amp types from the Katana MkII Owner's Manual; effect types from 'Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II'. Katana has its own speaker, so there is no cab block. Gen 3 renames some types, so check your unit. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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