Chris Traynor

As told in an interview to the Dunlop blog.

According to Maxon's website, Traynor uses the Maxon PH350 Rotary Phaser pedal.

According to Maxon's website, Traynor uses the Maxon AD80 Analog Delay pedal.

According to Maxon's website, Traynor uses the Maxon FL-301 Flanger.

According to Maxon's website, Traynor uses the Maxon AF-9 Auto Filter pedal.

Chris Traynor is associated with a 1965 Fender Jazzmaster in sunburst finish, as detailed by Chelsea Guitars. This model features early 1965 specifications, including clay dot inlays, and comes with its original hard shell case (OHSC).

He uses Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (first revision) with a Divided by 13 FTR 37 (not pictured), which he also relies upon heavily in the studio. He likes combining the characteristics of multiple amps to achieve his tone, also using a Marshall EL34 100/100 and a Marshall JMP-1 that was being modded for his rig by Voodoo Amplification. These amps go into Rivera Silent Sister isolation boxes loaded with Eminence speakers.

Chris Traynor uses the Way Huge WHE707 Supa-Puss delay pedal, as mentioned in his Twitter post discussing his well-traveled Pedaltrain setup.

Chris Traynor mentions on Twitter that he has been using the Way Huge Echo Puss pedal on his Pedaltrain for about 10 years, highlighting its durability through extensive global tours.

Chris Traynor uses the Voodoo Lab Pedal Power® 4x4, as mentioned in his tweet about his well-traveled Pedaltrain setup.

"I just bought a 1968 Martin D-35. I bought it from my friend Doug at Mountain Cat Guitars. The guitar is the rarer 12-fret model with a slotted headstock. I've wanted a D-35 ever since I saw Bernard Butler of Suede play one at an acoustic performance in the Bowery Ballroom.

It's got a beautiful three-piece Brazilian rosewood back and a super-slack tension that's great for fingerpicking or a deep Norman Blake-like bluegrass tone. Normally these guitars are pretty pricey. I've seen them at Guitar Center for upwards of $7,000, but that’s for a super-clean one. Mine's dirty, and I like it that way — a real "player’s guitar."

When I say "player’s guitar" I don't mean it in a "Pimp My Ride" sort of way; nor is it a value judgement on the level of skill a guitarist has. A player’s guitar is a familiar term in the vintage guitar business that means a great-playing vintage guitar that's probably cosmetically messed up with swapped-out parts.

Many guitarists prefer "player’s guitars," because they were mostly likely played to death for a reason; they are great guitars to play. The ones that sat underneath someone's bed in pristine condition for 25 years were obviously not all that inspiring to pick up.

My newly acquired, yet beat-up old Martin is inspiring to pick up and to play. Each crack, ding and dent on it adds more character; just like your favorite pair of jeans or that threadbare T-shirt your girlfriend loves to sleep in."

Fishman listed Traynor as an Artist who uses this pickup system on acoustics

During X107.5's Holiday Havoc 2014 - Night 2, Chris Traynor was photographed using the AMMO Guitar Strap by Red Monkey, as documented in Zimbio's coverage.

Chris Traynor of Bush uses Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Guitar Strings (10-52), as shared in a Facebook post by the band.

My live rig with Bush is a monster. My guitar runs through volume pedal, then a Jerry Cantrell wah, into the front of a Fractal AXFX XL II+, it splits out of the FX loop into a Voodoo amps modded Marshall JMP-1with a gold Marshall EL34 100/100 and into a first revision Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier. Both amp signals send to 2 separate Rivera silent sister iso cabinets loaded with Eminence EJ1250’s. Each speaker has 2 microphones, and modded Sure Sm 57, and a Sennheiser 421.

My live rig with Bush is a monster. My guitar runs through volume pedal, then a Jerry Cantrell wah, into the front of a Fractal AXFX XL II+, it splits out of the FX loop into a Voodoo amps modded Marshall JMP-1with a gold Marshall EL34 100/100 and into a first revision Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier. Both amp signals send to 2 separate Rivera silent sister iso cabinets loaded with Eminence EJ1250’s. Each speaker has 2 microphones, and modded Sure Sm 57, and a Sennheiser 421.

Featured on the official artist and quote pages of Satellite Amplifiers.

Artist Page

Chris Traynor from Bush, playing his Satellite Barracuda

Quote Page

"Adam and the dudes at Satellite build high quality, Hi-Fidelity amps that are road tested tough. Rather than building clones of icon amps, Satellite has created their own palate of sounds that new, yet classic at the same time. Each amp they build looks cooler than the last, and embodies a classic California vibe. I love my Barracuda barnwood special" - Chris Traynor, Bush, Helmet, Orange9mm

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.