Buckethead's Effects Pedals

At a 2009 show at Governor's Island, New York, Buckethead is seen here performing "Siege Engine", demonstrating the use of a Vox V847A Wah-Wah Pedal.

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This photo taken by Graeme Flegenheimer of Buckethead and his pedalboard reveals Buckethead uses a Line 6 MM4 Modulation Guitar Effects Pedal (it's the blue pedal, second from the right in the string of pedals pictured). This photo is from a May 28, 2009 show at Higher Ground in Burlington‚ VT.

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Buckethead uses the Boss DD-3 Digital Delay, as identified by the distinct inputs and outputs visible on the pedal. The provided photos also show its integration into the amp's effects loop, further demonstrating its application in his setup.

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Buckethead is seen here using a Cry Baby Wah pedal after switching from the VOX Wah Pedal

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The Boss OS-2 can be seen in this photo on the right of his second pedal board, right after his Mold Spore Wah.

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This photo taken by Graeme Flegenheimer of Buckethead and his pedalboard reveals Buckethead uses a Line 6 LM4 Modulation Guitar Effects Pedal (it's the purple pedal, at top of pedals pictured). This photo is from a May 28, 2009 show at [Higher Ground(http://www.highergroundmusic.com/) in Burlington‚ VT.

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Buckethead can be spotted using a Whammy II, (not 5 as someone else has noted) during this performance and most, if not all past present and future performances. You can see the black pedal to the left of his FM4.

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added to his rig for the 2016 tour

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Buckethead has been using the DOD FX25B for years now, here it can be seen right next to his Line 6 DL-4

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Buckethead used a 535Q for most of 2005-2006 before switching to the Mold Spore

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The pedal to the right of the blue Line6 MM4 is a Nady TD-1 Tube Distortion Pedal. This photo (credit Graeme Flegenheimer) of Buckethead's pedalboard is from a May 28, 2009 show at Higher Ground in Burlington‚ VT.

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Visible in this photo of Buckethead.

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In this YouTube filmed on September 21, 2011 at the Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The Big Muff can be seen next to the two Line 6 pedals.

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added to his rig for the 2016 tour

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In this photo the EVH90 is to the left of his FX25B

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Buckethead added a DL4 to his rig during his 2009 tour. It can be seen beside his FX25B in this photo.

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Used during Buckethead's 2009 tour.

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added to his rig for the 2016 tour

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In a YouTube video by Hector Aguila titled "Buckethead's pedalboard," Buckethead can be seen using the DigiTech WH-4 Whammy (4th Gen). I attended a recent show in Baltimore, MD, where I was in the front row and noticed this pedal prominently on his setup. As a user of the same model, I recognized the distinctive grip and design, confirming its presence on his pedalboard.

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In 2005, Buckethead used the Roger Mayer Rocket Series Octavia fuzz pedal, as evidenced by a photo on Photobucket.

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In a photo from PhotoBucket, Buckethead's Boss TU-2 Chromatic Tuner is visible on the floor, although it is usually placed on top of his amps.

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The image shows Buckethead's use of the DigiTech WH-5 Whammy V pedal, as listed in his equipment collection.

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In a photo from Praxis 2022, Buckethead is shown using the Boss SY-1 Synthesizer, captured by Benjamin Frazier and shared on Facebook.

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at the praxis 2022 reunion he busted this bad boy out

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Buckethead used the Valeton Surge EP-2 Passive Volume/Expression Pedal during the Praxis show in New York, as indicated by a user-uploaded photo highlighting the pedal.

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