Adam Granduciel's Effects Pedals

At 13:25 in this Rig Rundown, Granduciel explains that the JHS Bunrunner fuzz is the first pedal in his chain.

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In a Rig Rundown video by Premier Guitar, Adam Granduciel of The War On Drugs discusses using the Blackstone Mosfet Overdrive 2SV3. He appreciates its clarity, noting, "This is great for distortion. If you play a chord, you can hear every string." While some describe it as a "Plexi in a box," the manufacturer clarifies that this is a misconception, instead likening its tone to a Dumble Overdrive Special.

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you can see the Pedal on his Board in the Left

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You can see the Colour Box in the front Pedalboard

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In this photos shared by Custom Audio Electronics, Fulltone OCD can be seen in the upper right corner of Adam's pedalboard.

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In this interview with Premier Guitar, an Electro-Harmonix XO Stereo Pulsar Tremolo Guitar Effects Pedal is listed as part of Adam Granduciel's gear.

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you can see the Archer on the left Pedalboard

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Adam talks about buying Boss Slow Gear on tour and using it on the "Under The Pressure" intro from their live album "LIVE DRUGS".

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Adam talks about buying EHX 720 looper on tour and using it on the "Under The Pressure" intro from their live album "LIVE DRUGS".

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There is a shot at 11:58 of Adam's pedalboard where you can see the RV-7 up in the top row.

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It may be hard to tell, but this pedal is in the top corner of his board. He confirms that this is the PBF Flanger in the comments when he is asked how he likes it and responds:

I love it. Output volume trim is a killer addition

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The Delay is seen in this Instagram Picture

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In this interview with Premier Guitar, the MXR Flanger Guitar Effects Pedal is listed as part of Adam Granduciel's effects.

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Adam Granduciel of The War on Drugs is shown using the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress flanger pedal in a photo shared on the band's official Instagram account.

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Adam Granduciel is seen using the Mu-Tron Musitronics III Envelope Filter in an Instagram post on the War on Drugs' official account, showcasing his gear setup for a Letterman performance.

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He mentioned in this video that this is the original one and not the 117R which is the more recent reissue.

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Wren and Cuff Tall Font Russian is clearly visible in this photo of his pedalboard.

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In this interview with Premier Guitar, an Ibanez ES-2 Echo Shifter is listed as part of Adam Granduciel's gear.

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Adam Granduciel is shown using the Univox U-915 Uni-Vibe in a recording session, as seen in a post on the War on Drugs' Instagram account.

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This pedal is discussed in this video and is visible in the picture and video from this Rig Rundown

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you can see the Timeline in the Front of the Picture

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In this photos shared by Custom Audio Electronics, Lovetone Doppelganger can be seen under TC Electronic VPD1 on Adam's pedalboard.

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Adam Granduciel is seen using the Moog Moogerfooger MF-103 12-Stage Phaser in a post on the official War on Drugs Instagram account, where he mentions recording synths in stereo.

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In an Instagram post on the War on Drugs' official account, Adam Granduciel is shown using the Pigtronix Tremvelope while recording synths in stereo.

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In this photos shared by Custom Audio Electronics, TC Electronic VPD1 can be seen right next to JHS Bun Runner on Adam's pedalboard.

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I use this pedal called the Hot Cake, by Crowther Audio, this New Zealand guy. I basically just turn all the dials up to 10, and that’s the sound of any sort of distortion. It’s pummeling the front of whatever amp is there. I usually use that pedal with my ‘62 Jazzmaster on the bridge pickup—that’s the secret.

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Adam said in his AMA that he uses this pedal.

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