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Eddie Veliz, known for his work with the band KYNG, has been a dedicated user of the Red Monkey The Maiden Guitar Strap for over 20 years. His commitment to the brand is evident as these guitar straps are a staple in his live performances, providing stability and balance essential for heavy touring. This long-standing relationship extends beyond the stage, as Veliz incorporates various Red Monkey gear into his daily life, highlighting a two-decade partnership characterized by trust and performance. This information is supported by an image available at Equipboard.

Ed Helms uses the Red Monkey The Maiden Guitar Strap, as evidenced by his partnership with Red Monkey for a series of Progressive Insurance commercials. In these commercials, Red Monkey's Custom Shop was commissioned to design and build multiple guitar straps, including the "HELMS" strap, to complement distinct on-screen characters. This collaboration was documented in a video produced by HOBBY on Vimeo, showcasing the straps as key visual elements while maintaining performance-ready construction.

Ed Helms uses the Red Monkey Classic 3" Guitar strap, as evidenced by his partnership with Red Monkey for a series of Progressive Insurance commercials. According to the source provided by Vimeo, Red Monkey's Custom Shop designed and built multiple guitar straps tailored to different on-screen characters, including the “HELMS” strap for Ed Helms' portrayal. These custom straps were featured prominently in the commercials, showcasing Red Monkey's expertise in creating performance-ready gear that complements character design and commercial production.

Chris Traynor uses Red Monkey straps as part of his live setup with Bush, where consistency, comfort, and reliability are essential for touring.

Built for stability and balance, his Red Monkey straps provide a secure feel through extended sets and multiple guitar changes. Designed to stay locked in without distraction, they support both rhythm and lead work in a high-output live environment.

Seen on stage across global tours and in official band content, these straps are part of a working rig—not a one-off placement. This is performance-driven gear built to handle the demands of modern rock touring.

Michael Devin is confirmed to use the Red Monkey Classic 3" Guitar Strap, as evidenced by its consistent presence in live performances and official content over the years. This strap has been a part of his gear since his time with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, proving its reliability and comfort for both studio and stage settings. The provided image, showing Devin with the strap, further substantiates this long-standing relationship.

Zoltán Báthory is confirmed to use the Red Monkey LIVE WIRE Guitar Strap as part of his live performance setup with Five Finger Death Punch. This is evidenced by images captured during live performances, where the strap is visible as part of his rig. The 2" Live Wire Guitar Strap is designed to withstand aggressive playing and high-impact performances, providing a secure and balanced feel even during fast transitions and extended sets. Its streamlined design offers the mobility and stability necessary for Báthory's precise and hard-hitting playing style, making it an essential component of his gear during global tours.

According to the official MESA/Boogie website, Eliseo Garcia is confirmed to use the Mesa Boogie Bass Strategy Eight:88 465-Watt Rackmount Bass Amp Head.

Charles Elliot, guitarist for Abysmal Dawn, confirms in a rig rundown with MetalSucks that he uses the Tortex Sharp Green picks.

I used the Tortex Sharp Green picks for a long time.

Charles Elliot, guitarist for Abysmal Dawn, confirms in a rig rundown with MetalSucks that he uses the Dunlop Jazz III Max-Grip Picks Red.

I recently switched to the max-grip version of the Jazz III because I felt they had a sharper attack, giving me a snappier tone from the stings.

Charles Elliot, guitarist for Abysmal Dawn, confirms in a rig rundown with MetalSucks that he uses the EMG 85 Active Alnico Humbucker.

I use an EMG 85 in the bridge. I like the 85 more because it’s runs a bit hotter and has more low and mid frequencies, which works really well with the wood of my guitar and the amp. I think having a Floyd Rose system kills your low end slightly so the 85 helps gets some of that back.

Charles Elliot, guitarist for Abysmal Dawn, confirms in a rig rundown with MetalSucks that he uses the EMG 81 Active Ceramic Humbucker Guitar Pickup.

An EMG 81 in the bridge and it just sounds devastating for rhythms.

Charles Elliot, guitarist for Abysmal Dawn, confirms in a rig rundown with MetalSucks that he uses a Fernandes Ravelle Deluxe.

The tone and look of this guitar are amazing and it sounds so heavy.

Charles Elliot, guitarist for Abysmal Dawn, confirms in a rig rundown with MetalSucks that he uses Cry Baby Wah Pedal.

....and a Crybaby Wah in the treble position at all times for my leads.

Charles Elliot, guitarist for Abysmal Dawn, confirms in a rig rundown with MetalSucks that he uses Fernandes Revolver Elite Limited.

This guitar is my baby and I’ve used it on the last two records.

Charles Elliot, guitarist for Abysmal Dawn, confirms in a rig rundown with MetalSucks that he uses the ISP Technologies Decimator G-String.

I think this is the best pedal for noise reduction on the market if you want to avoid going the rack gear route. It doesn’t affect the harmonics, decay, or more subtle touches in your playing if you set it right. Some other noise reduction pedals don’t really do the job quite right or as good.

Charles Elliot, guitarist for Abysmal Dawn, confirms in a rig rundown with MetalSucks that he uses the Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner.

Best tuner I’ve used. It’s great to be able to tune quietly while on stage. I’ve also seen guys like Tony from Vital Remains use it to quiet up the punches on songs by stomping on it for the bypass.

Charles Elliot, guitarist for Abysmal Dawn, confirms in a rig rundown with MetalSucks that he uses the MXR M78 Custom Badass '78 Distortion.

Charles Elliot, guitarist for Abysmal Dawn, confirms in a rig rundown with MetalSucks that he uses the Ibanez TS9DX Turbo Tube Screamer.

Some sort of Tube Screamer pedal is essential to every guitarist’s rig no matter what style you play. They just help sweeten your tone and add more sustain when you combine it with your amp distortion.