Daniel Donato

I have a Fender Custom Shop Telecaster based on a ’62. I also have a ’61 Gibson SG my girlfriend bought me. I string them with D’Addario NYXLs, gauged .010-.046. My amps are ’67 and ’68 blackface Fender Pro Reverbs. I have a Boss DM-2 Delay, a Wampler Ego Compressor, a Walrus Audio Plainsman for clean boosts, and, for overdrives, I currently use an Oddfellow Effects Caveman Drive and a Jetter Jetdrive. My tuner is a Sonic Research strobe.

Signal chain: Custom shop Tele > Lava and Planet Waves cables > Peterson Stomp Classic Strobe Tuner > Wampler Ego Compressor > Way Huge Pork Loin > Electro Harmonix Soul Food > MXR Echoplex Preamp to a Mooer Ana Echo to a Hardwire DL-8 >1967 Fender Pro Reverb with Weber Speakers.

Signal chain: Custom shop Tele > Lava and Planet Waves cables > Peterson Stomp Classic Strobe Tuner > Wampler Ego Compressor > Way Huge Pork Loin > Electro Harmonix Soul Food > MXR Echoplex Preamp to a Mooer Ana Echo to a Hardwire DL-8 >1967 Fender Pro Reverb with Weber Speakers.

Signal chain: Custom shop Tele > Lava and Planet Waves cables > Peterson Stomp Classic Strobe Tuner > Wampler Ego Compressor > Way Huge Pork Loin > Electro Harmonix Soul Food > MXR Echoplex Preamp to a Mooer Ana Echo to a Hardwire DL-8 >1967 Fender Pro Reverb with Weber Speakers.

In this photo posted to Instagram, the Wampler Ego Compressor can be seen on Daniel Donato's pedalboard.

I had a marvelous time working with Fender on the launch of the campaign for this fantastic instrument. It's weird and it's new! Combine that with a hi-quality sound? I'm sold.

"Very Easy, you just buy and you said into this settings literally right here you turn the light knob and here we go, very subtle" min. 7:00

He got it on september 23, 2019 and he likes it a lot. He wants to try other brands outside Fender

Photo from 5/22/21 show at The Far Out Lounge in Austin, TX, USA

"Signal chain: Custom shop Tele > Lava and Planet Waves cables > Peterson Stomp Classic Strobe Tuner > Wampler Ego Compressor > Way Huge Pork Loin > Electro Harmonix Soul Food > MXR Echoplex Preamp to a Mooer Ana Echo to a Hardwire DL-8 >1967 Fender Pro Reverb with Weber Speakers. I also use an EP-3 Echoplex most nights!"

In the Premier Guitar Rig Rundown by Chris Kies, Daniel Donato discusses his guitar setup, which includes the JHS Twin Twelve V2 overdrive pedal. This pedal complements his collection, which features a ’62 Fender Custom Shop Telecaster and a ’61 Gibson SG, played through ’67 and ’68 blackface Fender Pro Reverb amps.

"The Comp Pro holds a sincerely large part of the equity of the tone that I hear in my head. I don’t see any board in my near future not having one. The Compressor plus is similar in essence, just more compact, yet still as effective! These two pedals will indeed prove that any style, taste, genre that applies to the guitar; the sound and tonal aid offered from these pedals can apply to all. I love them."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNor2QD5teE

Daniel is listed as a Chicken Pick user on their official website.

Signal chain: Custom shop Tele > Lava and Planet Waves cables > Peterson Stomp Classic Strobe Tuner > Wampler Ego Compressor > Way Huge Pork Loin > Electro Harmonix Soul Food > MXR Echoplex Preamp to a Mooer Ana Echo to a Hardwire DL-8 >1967 Fender Pro Reverb with Weber Speakers.

"Signal chain: Custom shop Tele > Lava and Planet Waves cables > Peterson Stomp Classic Strobe Tuner > Wampler Ego Compressor > Way Huge Pork Loin > Electro Harmonix Soul Food > MXR Echoplex Preamp…"

Signal chain: Custom shop Tele > Lava and Planet Waves cables > Peterson Stomp Classic Strobe Tuner > Wampler Ego Compressor > Way Huge Pork Loin > Electro Harmonix Soul Food > MXR Echoplex Preamp to a Mooer Ana Echo to a Hardwire DL-8 >1967 Fender Pro Reverb with Weber Speakers.

I have a Fender Custom Shop Telecaster based on a ’62. I also have a ’61 Gibson SG my girlfriend bought me. I string them with D’Addario NYXLs, gauged .010-.046. My amps are ’67 and ’68 blackface Fender Pro Reverbs. I have a Boss DM-2 Delay, a Wampler Ego Compressor, a Walrus Audio Plainsman for clean boosts, and, for overdrives, I currently use an Oddfellow Effects Caveman Drive and a Jetter Jetdrive. My tuner is a Sonic Research strobe.

In the Premier Guitar Rig Rundown article by Chris Kies, Daniel Donato discusses his guitar rig, which includes a variety of pedals. Among these, he uses the Lovepedal Rubber Chicken, highlighting its role in shaping his sound alongside other effects like the Boss DM-2 Delay and Wampler Ego Compressor.

In an interview with Premier Guitar, Daniel Donato discusses his gear setup, which includes the EarthQuaker Devices Organizer. This harmonizer and octave effects pedal is part of his extensive collection, alongside his Fender Custom Shop Telecaster, ’61 Gibson SG, Boss DM-2 Delay, and other pedals, showcasing his diverse sound palette.

In a Premier Guitar Rig Rundown article, Daniel Donato discusses his gear setup, which includes the Chase Bliss Audio Warped Vinyl MKII chorus pedal. This pedal is part of his effects lineup, alongside other notable gear like his Boss DM-2 Delay and Wampler Ego Compressor.

I have a Fender Custom Shop Telecaster based on a ’62. I also have a ’61 Gibson SG my girlfriend bought me. I string them with D’Addario NYXLs, gauged .010-.046. My amps are ’67 and ’68 blackface Fender Pro Reverbs. I have a Boss DM-2 Delay, a Wampler Ego Compressor, a Walrus Audio Plainsman for clean boosts, and, for overdrives, I currently use an Oddfellow Effects Caveman Drive and a Jetter Jetdrive. My tuner is a Sonic Research strobe

Listed on Daniel's official Keeley artist page.

In a video by Six String Country, Daniel Donato demonstrates his pedalboard, featuring the JHS Bonsai overdrive pedal.

In a video by Six String Country, Daniel Donato demonstrates his use of the Keeley Caverns V2 on his pedalboard.

Photo from 5/22/21 show at The Far Out Lounge in Austin, TX, USA

Signal chain: Custom shop Tele > Lava and Planet Waves cables > Peterson Stomp Classic Strobe Tuner > Wampler Ego Compressor > Way Huge Pork Loin > Electro Harmonix Soul Food > MXR Echoplex Preamp to a Mooer Ana Echo to a Hardwire DL-8 >1967 Fender Pro Reverb with Weber Speakers.

In an interview with Premier Guitar, Daniel Donato discusses his gear setup, which includes the JHS Colour Box. He uses this overdrive pedal as part of his dynamic rig that also features a ’67 and ’68 blackface Fender Pro Reverbs, a Boss DM-2 Delay, a Wampler Ego Compressor, and a Walrus Audio Plainsman.

I have a Fender Custom Shop Telecaster based on a ’62. I also have a ’61 Gibson SG my girlfriend bought me. I string them with D’Addario NYXLs, gauged .010-.046. My amps are ’67 and ’68 blackface Fender Pro Reverbs. I have a Boss DM-2 Delay, a Wampler Ego Compressor, a Walrus Audio Plainsman for clean boosts, and, for overdrives, I currently use an Oddfellow Effects Caveman Drive and a Jetter Jetdrive. My tuner is a Sonic Research strobe.

In a Premier Guitar Rig Rundown article by Chris Kies, Daniel Donato's gear setup includes the Walrus Audio Bellwether among other pedals.