Scott Ian is best knows as the rythym guitar player from the heavy band Anthrax. You've also seen him on a variety of television shows such as Damnocracy. Scott is known for his long colored goatee and wild stage energy - checkout some Anthrax concerts.
Let's look at what gear and equipment has been seen in Scott Ian's Guitar Rig.
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Guitars
- signature model Jackson Scott Ian T-1000 guitars (Duncan JB pickups)
- December 2009 Scott posted on his facebook that Jackson has made him a new custom shop signature prototype guitar
- Washburn SI75TI, SI60 & SI61, S181 custom guitars
- Dimebag Darrell tribute Deans and Washburns
- variety of Jackson Guitars
- Jackson JJ-1 Signature Models
- Jackson Custom Made 5 String (tuned C, F, A#, D#, G)
- ESP Guitars during the mid 80's
In an interview (guitar.com) Scott mentioned he is a fan of Brian Setzer and Malcolm Young, and he bought some guitars to try to learn their style:
- Gretsch Setzer model
- Fender Stratocaster
- Gretsch Malcolm Young signature model
- Gibson Acoustic
- Gibson '81 Flying V
- Jackson '81 Randy Rhoads
- Jackson Soloist (with Yankees logo. Fretless from 12th fret up.)
Amps and Cabinets
- Randall Scott Ian signature SI 103 Heads
- Randall signature modules - Malcolm (clean), 1987 (rhythm) and The Nuts (lead channel)
- Randall 4x12 signature cabinets w/ Heritage 30 speakers
- EVH 5150 III head
- Randall RM-100
- Peavey 6505+ heads
- Randall V2 heads (also has used RM100 and Vmax amp heads)
- Bogner Uberschall
- Marshall JCM 800
- Randall XL 4x12 Cabs
- Randall XL Cabs (with 2x12 and 1x15 speakers in each cab)
- Fryette amps
Effects
- DigiTech Whammy Pedal
- DigiTech Signature distortion Black-13
- Rocktron HUSH Super C
- DigiTech XMC Chorus pedal (the CF7 is a newer version of this pedal)
- DigiTech digital delay stompbox
- BBE 482i Sonic Maximizer
- Samson UHF Synth 6 Wireless
- Korg DTR-1 Tuner
- Seymour Duncan El Diablo/Scott Ian custom shop pickups
- Boss TU-2
- MXR EVH Phase 90
- MXR / Custom Audio Electronics Boost/Overdrive MC-402
- MXR Smart Gate M-135 pedal
- MXR/CAE Wah
- Shure UHF-R wireless systems
- MXR Carbon Copy delay
- MXR Micro Chorus
- Voodoo Lab Ground Control Pro
- Tour Supply switcher
- RJM Effects Gizmo
- TC Electronic Booster + Line Driver & Distortion pedal
- TC Electronic Corona Chorus
Strings and Picks
- D'Addario EXL140 electric guitar strings
- DR Tite-Fit Strings Gauges .010-.056
- Dunlop Tortex .88mm Picks
- Mono Straps
