Buckethead

In 1997, Buckethead used a Gibson SG Original during a live performance, as detailed in NatterNet's YouTube video "The History of Buckethead's Guitars."

His signature model has 500T in bridge position and 496R in neck

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

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.

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

This leads to Travis Dickerson's Website where he held a "COOP SWEEPINGS" where they autioned off a guitar that Buckethead used to practice and warm up for sets with, on the website is a picture of the guitar(http://tdrsmusic.com/coop_guitar_1.jpg) and some info about it: "This is Bucketheads personal acoustic guitar. It was on the 2008 tour and he used it to practice and warm up for sets. Crafter D8/N. Sold as set up by Buckethead. The guitar will be signed by buckethead." It was eventually auctioned off for "$1,700"

Visible in this photograph of Buckethead's pedal chain.

Buckethead can be seen using a Stage I and Stage II during his 2009 tour based on the color of the power LED.

During this show Buckethead is using Line 6 wireless system. Radio transmitter can be seen on his guitar strap.

Buckethead can be seen using a Stage I and Stage II during his 2009 tour based on the color of the power LED.

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

at the praxis 2022 reunion he busted this bad boy out

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.

Buckethead using an evh head and 2x12 to play the American national anthem in 2023

Buckethead used Dunlop Jazz III XL picks in a 2008 concert.

In this video, Buckethead can be seen using an iPod to play his backing tracks.

According to Guitar Lobby, Buckethead used Diezel Herbert III.

"Diezel Herbert is a 180 Watt amp head. It has three independent channels, including separate EQs. It has been spotted in various Buckethead concerts, although not as frequently as the others on this list. It is one of the lesser-known models on the list. Still, its name keeps popping up on various forums, regularly being associated with Buckethead’s name."

According to Guitar Lobby, Buckethead used Rocktron Intellifex.

You can see Marshall 1960B 4x12 at 1:19.

In the provided photographic evidence, Buckethead is clearly seen utilizing the Vigier Excess 2, a notable instrument within the electric basses category. This image substantiates the period during which Buckethead also incorporated the Fender Precision Bass into his repertoire, highlighting his diverse use of gear across his expansive musical genres.

Mounted in the neck position of Buckethead's signature Gibson with 500T in the bridge position .

Buckethead uses the Ampeg Heritage 50th Anniversary SVT for his slap solos and live bass performances, as evidenced by a user-uploaded photo.

In the video shared, Buckethead can be seen using a Vigier Excalibur (shape) guitar with the band “Ben Wa.” He would also use this guitar on other performances with the band. After this, he was never seen using this guitar again (but there is very little information about this guitar, so we don’t know what exactly happened with it, so, it is unknown if Buckethead has used this guitar on any other recordings or projects)

In a YouTube video titled "Buckethead 4K (LIVE) at The Caverns - Night 1 (2025)," Buckethead is seen using a Gibson Chet Atkins CE guitar at the timestamp 57:50. This particular model, a classical nylon-string guitar, was instrumental in shaping his acoustic sound during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He utilized the Gibson Chet Atkins CE to record notable albums such as "Colma" (1998) and "Electric Tears" (2002). The guitar's distinctive, feedback-free tone, as heard in the iconic track "Big Sur Moon," allowed Buckethead to achieve his signature hypnotic and cascading rhythms when used alongside a delay pedal. The source of this information is a video by Buckethead Rocks, filmed at The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee, and is set to be featured in PBS's "The Caverns Sessions" program.