David Grissom

Shown in his breakdown of how he gets his tones, the Pedaltrain Nano Plus is his mini board which he uses in the studio and take to Europe.

Shown at the 1:20 mark, as he mentions how his power supply automatically converts to the proper voltage no matter what country he is in.

According to Jetter Pedals: "We are excited to announce the result of our collaboration with David Grissom! The Grissom Signature pedal is an overdrive that raises the bar for natural, organic, sonic performance. Tight and controlled in the lower octaves, the Grissom Signature stays focused with both complex chords and single-note lines on the lower strings. It also exhibits lightning fast transients and a truly amp-like feel. The gain structure was dialed in to offer beautiful edge-of-breakup tones that can seem like it's providing Òmore amp,Ó rather than a pedal in front.

At higher gain settings, the notes bloom with rich harmonic overtones, without too much compression, and no trace of bloat. At any gain setting, the Grissom Signature remains true to the natural tone and resonance of the guitar and the playerÕs touch."

Used along with his EP booster when he does want to color his tone.

In this 2GHTR livestream show, David Grissom shows his pedalboard at 12:02. The pedal is clearly visible.

In this 2GHTR livestream show, David Grissom shows his pedalboard at 12:02. The pedal is clearly visible.

David Grissom is confirmed to own the PRS Private Stock Birds of a Feather (Guitar of the Month #16), as evidenced by a listing on Reverb. This custom-built guitar, signed by Paul Reed Smith, is noted for its intricate fretboard work featuring an ornate take on the classic PRS bird inlay motif, reflecting Private Stock artistry. Serial number 227226, it weighs 7 lbs 9 oz. This instrument is significant due to Grissom's longstanding influence on the design and sound of PRS guitars.

David Grissom owns a PRS JA-15, which is one of two custom-built guitars created for a Robert Plant gig. This 2011 PRS JA-15 Archtop (#11 181763) was built to Private Stock standards with a spruce top, flamed maple back, sides, and neck, and is signed by Paul Reed Smith. Weighing just 6lbs 1oz, it exemplifies PRS's craftsmanship beyond their usual offerings. This information is supported by a listing on Reverb, titled "PRS JA-15 Owned by David Grissom."

This PRS McCarty 594 Hollowbody II is owned by David Grissom. David Grissom has one of the deepest and most collaborative relationships in PRS history, going back to when the company was barely a year old, and this guitar is a direct product of that bond.

A 2021 McCarty 594 Hollowbody II (#21 0316623), custom built for David with a jaw-dropping Charcoal Cherry Burst finish, Brazilian rosewood board, and moon inlays, signed by Paul Reed Smith. At just 6lbs 3oz, this thing floats. The hollowbody resonates like crazy, giving it the natural warmth and openness that David has always gravitated toward in his tone. Both tone knobs are push/pull.

David Grissom owns a PRS DGT P90 in Seafoam Green, serial number #11 178556, as documented on Reverb. This guitar, one of two custom-built for a Robert Plant gig, features Amalfitano P90 pickups, which Grissom personally chose to replace the original Seymour Duncan pickups on several of his guitars. It weighs 6lbs 9oz, with a back cavity plate signed by Grissom, including a label indicating a string gauge of 10.5.

David Grissom is confirmed to use the PRS DGT TV Yellow Korina, a unique guitar built to his specifications. This 2015 model, identified as #15 219224, features a Korina body, TV Yellow finish, and moon inlays. It was custom ordered and signed by Paul Reed Smith. Grissom has extensively used this guitar during live performances, including tours with Rodney Crowell. The guitar's Korina wood is known for its warm, airy resonance and lightweight nature, weighing in at 7lbs 7oz. It retains the DGT's signature dual-volume setup, reminiscent of the tones from Jimmy Page's Les Paul on early Zeppelin records. This information is supported by a listing on Reverb.com.

David Grissom owns a Jerry Jones Double Neck Longhorn guitar, which he special ordered in 1992 for the recording and touring of John Mellencamp's "Human Wheels" album. This instrument was purpose-built for that chapter of his career and was utilized in several national television appearances. The guitar's ability to cover both the resonant baritone range and the bright jangly 6-string register suited Grissom's versatile playing style. This information is verified by the listing on Reverb, titled "Jerry Jones Double Neck Owned by David Grissom."

David Grissom uses D'Addario EXL158 Nickel Wound Light Baritone Guitar Strings 13-62 on the baritone side of his double neck guitar, as confirmed by the Reverb listing for his Jerry Jones Double Neck guitar.

David Grissom uses D'Addario EXL110+ XL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 10.5-48 Regular Plus on the regular 6-string side of his double neck guitar, as well as on many of his signature PRS DGTs, as confirmed by a listing on Reverb for a Jerry Jones Double Neck guitar he owned.

David Grissom owns a PRS Custom DGT Whale Blue, as evidenced by a listing on reverb.com. This specific 2016 PRS DGT, with serial number #16 232416, features a flamed maple neck, Brazilian rosewood board, matte-finished neck, and mother of pearl bird inlays. It is a custom build for Grissom, as indicated by the inscription on the back of the headstock and his signature on the back electronics plate. The guitar weighs 7 lbs 11 oz.

David Grissom is confirmed to own and use a PRS DGT David Grissom Tremolo Signature 10-Top, specifically a 2013 model in Boyd's Burst (#13 206094) featuring a Chaltecoco neck and 10-top. This guitar has been extensively used by Grissom in numerous gigs and sessions, as documented by Reverb.

This Bigfoot FX Magnavibe was owned by David Grissom.

David Grissom owned the PRS Horsemeat Transparent Overdrive Pedal, as verified by a listing on Reverb. The pedal is designed to enhance amp tone without coloring it, aligning with Grissom's approach to guitar playing, where he prioritizes authentic amp tones and uses pedals to enhance rather than replace these tones.

David Grissom owned and used a Fulltone Full-Drive 2 overdrive pedal, as evidenced by the listing on Reverb.com titled "Fulltone Full-Drive 2 Owned by David Grissom." The pedal shows signs of use, with light scuffs and noticeable scratches, indicating its regular application in Grissom's musical endeavors.

David Grissom owned a Line 6 Roto-Machine, as confirmed by a listing on Reverb. This rotary speaker simulator contributes the swirling organic texture that Grissom has effectively utilized in his music throughout his career.

This Fishman Aura is owned by David Grissom.

The Fishman Aura is a go-to tool for guitarists who need acoustic guitar sounds in a live setting without the feedback nightmare of an actual acoustic on stage. Given that David has worked across blues, rock, Americana, and country contexts throughout his career, from Joe Ely to the Chicks, a pedal like this makes complete sense in his arsenal.

David Grissom is confirmed to have used the Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer, as evidenced by the original tape markings for his preferred settings still being present on the unit. This specific detail offers insight into how Grissom configured his compression for both sessions and live performances. This information is supported by a listing on Reverb, titled "Boss CS-3 Owned by David Grissom."

David Grissom is known for his distinctive use of reverb in his music. The Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail reverb pedal, which was owned by Grissom, has played a role in achieving the sound heard throughout his work with Storyville and his solo records. This information is supported by a listing on Reverb.com, which confirms Grissom's ownership of the pedal.

This TC Electronic Booster Line Driver Distortion is owned by David Grissom.

This is arguably the most storied pedal in this entire collection.

A pedal he used on a TON of gigs alongside Joe Ely and John Mellencamp that elevated his amp tone in ways most people couldn't even identify. An underrated gem that can do things for your tone that flashier pedals simply can't.

David Grissom is known to have owned the Fulltone Secret Freq, as evidenced by a listing on Reverb.com titled "Fulltone Secret Freq Owned by David Grissom." This pedal is a nuanced overdrive and boost device that is particularly suited for players with a well-developed ear for dynamics and touch, qualities that are characteristic of Grissom's playing style.

This Boss RC-1 was owned by David Grissom.

The Roger Linn Design AdrenaLinn was owned by David Grissom, as confirmed by a listing on Reverb.

David Grissom owned a Line 6 Tonecore Echo Park, as confirmed by a listing on Reverb.

This Brownbox was owned by David Grissom.

The Grindstone Audio Solutions Reveal Boost was owned by guitarist David Grissom, as confirmed by the listing on Reverb.