Dylan Carlson's Gear
From Instagram: "absolutely ridiculous amount of pedals on this run, but all great stuff from @jimdunlopusa, @nativeaudio, @eventideaudio right side compression n gain n heavy verb+ left side killer wobble boxes (vib and delay), drone, and a sub/fuzz"
Bought in Jacksonville Florida, and named Gator. Dylan dropped a Dimarzio Dp188 pickup in the Bridge.
In latest KEXP session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7JjLix4FYI at 0:42 we see first half of the pedalboard with Korg Pitchblack Tuner, MXR CSP202 Custom Comp, MXR Raw Dog, MXR M109S Six Band Eq. The second part of the board is seen at 16 minute mark - Eventide Blackhole, ART ARTcessories CoolSwitch – A/B-Y Switch, Native Audio Pretty Bird Woman, Native Audio Wilderness, EHX Freeze, MXR SF01 Ocatve Fuzz. All powered by MXR Mini ISO-Brick.
In latest KEXP session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7JjLix4FYI at 0:42 we see first half of the pedalboard with Korg Pitchblack Tuner, MXR CSP202 Custom Comp, MXR Raw Dog, MXR M109S Six Band Eq. The second part of the board is seen at 16 minute mark - Eventide Blackhole, ART ARTcessories CoolSwitch – A/B-Y Switch, Native Audio Pretty Bird Woman, Native Audio Wilderness, EHX Freeze, MXR SF01 Ocatve Fuzz. All powered by MXR Mini ISO-Brick.
In latest KEXP session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7JjLix4FYI at 0:42 we see first half of the pedalboard with Korg Pitchblack Tuner, MXR CSP202 Custom Comp, MXR Raw Dog, MXR M109S Six Band Eq. The second part of the board is seen at 16 minute mark - Eventide Blackhole, ART ARTcessories CoolSwitch – A/B-Y Switch, Native Audio Pretty Bird Woman, Native Audio Wilderness, EHX Freeze, MXR SF01 Ocatve Fuzz. All powered by MXR Mini ISO-Brick.
In latest KEXP session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7JjLix4FYI at 0:42 we see first half of the pedalboard with Korg Pitchblack Tuner, MXR CSP202 Custom Comp, MXR Raw Dog, MXR M109S Six Band Eq. The second part of the board is seen at 16 minute mark - Eventide Blackhole, ART ARTcessories CoolSwitch – A/B-Y Switch, Native Audio Pretty Bird Woman, Native Audio Wilderness, EHX Freeze, MXR SF01 Ocatve Fuzz. All powered by MXR Mini ISO-Brick.
In latest KEXP session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7JjLix4FYI at 0:42 we see first half of the pedalboard with Korg Pitchblack Tuner, MXR CSP202 Custom Comp, MXR Raw Dog, MXR M109S Six Band Eq. The second part of the board is seen at 16 minute mark - Eventide Blackhole, ART ARTcessories CoolSwitch – A/B-Y Switch, Native Audio Pretty Bird Woman, Native Audio Wilderness, EHX Freeze, MXR SF01 Ocatve Fuzz. All powered by MXR Mini ISO-Brick.
In latest KEXP session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7JjLix4FYI at 0:42 we see first half of the pedalboard with Korg Pitchblack Tuner, MXR CSP202 Custom Comp, MXR Raw Dog, MXR M109S Six Band Eq. The second part of the board is seen at 16 minute mark - Eventide Blackhole, ART ARTcessories CoolSwitch – A/B-Y Switch, Native Audio Pretty Bird Woman, Native Audio Wilderness, EHX Freeze, MXR SF01 Ocatve Fuzz. All powered by MXR Mini ISO-Brick.
In an Instagram post, Dylan Carlson shares an image of his new mini board, which includes the MXR Duke of Tone Overdrive Pedal.
Dunlop JHMS3 Authentic Hendrix '68 Shrine Series Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato Pedal
Univibe & Rotary Effects PedalsIn an Instagram post, Dylan Carlson showcases his new mini pedalboard, which includes the Dunlop JHMS3 Authentic Hendrix '68 Shrine Series Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato Pedal. The post, captioned by Carlson as "from no board, to two 🫣 my new mini board for those 'fly in' shows i hear about and other tiny shows (and who can resist those cute mini pedals 🤔)", provides clear evidence of his use of this specific gear.
On this Instagram post, Dylan Carlson shows his new mini pedalboard, which includes the Electro-Harmonix EHX-2020 Tuner Pedal.
On this Instagram post, Dylan Carlson shows his new mini pedalboard, which includes the Nux NSS-4 IR Loader.
In this Instagram post, Dylan shows his new mini board, which includes the JHS Whitey Tighty.
In an Instagram post Dylan Carlson mentions that for his current tour he’s using this guitar for songs in open Gb and calls the colour 'gunpowder'. See https://www.instagram.com/p/DOBp_AtDxXJ/?img_index=1&igsh=dnd6Y2l4dHN4OHVp.
In this Instagram post Dylan Carlson mentions the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Sunlight on his board for a live show.
Dylan Carlson uses the Boss Nextone Artist amplifier, as evidenced by a photo he shared on his Instagram account (@drcarlsonalbion) on October 3, 2025. The image, posted with the caption "Tonight in echo park @the.hunt.vintage i'm doin a lil improv with members of @no_me_maten and @ardo.soto," includes the Boss Nextone amp among other items.
Dylan Carlson uses the Fender Bassman 50 Amp Head (Silverface), as evidenced by a photo on his Instagram account, posted on October 3, 2025, where the amplifier is visible.
Dylan Carlson is confirmed to use the DiMarzio The Cruiser Bridge DP187 pickup, as outlined on the DiMarzio website.
Dylan Carlson uses the DiMarzio Air Classic pickups, as confirmed by the DiMarzio website.
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According to the official DiMarzio website, Dylan Carlson uses the DiMarzio DP381BK Fast Track T pickups.
In an Instagram post by Dylan Carlson, he references the NativeAudio Kiaayo pedal, expressing his excitement about acquiring it second-hand. He notes, "so happy to find one of these @nativeaudio kiyaao second hand, since i miss'd em when they were around (sorry, Mike 😞) it went str8 on the board." This statement confirms that he uses the pedal. The post was shared on his Instagram account, drcarlsonalbion.
Dylan Carlson confirms the use of the Xotic Effects X-Blender Switchable Series/Parallel Loop Pedal in an Instagram post where he mentions, "as usual my trusty @jimdunlopusa mxr comp, and a couple things i found slightly used, @xotic_usa x blender runnin the effects loop." This statement, posted by Carlson himself, serves as direct evidence of his usage of this specific pedal.
Dylan Carlson is confirmed to use the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Minim pedal, as evidenced by an Instagram post from his account, @drcarlsonalbion. In the post, Carlson states: "for my guest spot with tres hombres from @no_me_maten i whipp'd up this lil board, as usual my trusty @jimdunlopusa mxr comp, and a couple things i found slightly used, @xotic_usa x blender runnin the effects loop into @oldbloodnoise minim." This serves as direct proof that the Minim pedal is part of his gear setup.
Dylan Carlson has been confirmed to use the Bispell Audio Proxy pedal, as mentioned in his Instagram post. In his caption, Carlson states, "for my guest spot with tres hombres from @no_me_maten i whipp'd up this lil board... and the one item i brought back from england last time i was over, @bispellaudio proxy for that vox conqueroo vibe (who doesn't crave some of that white album rasp now and then)." This statement provides direct evidence of his use of the pedal.
Dylan Carlson uses the Walrus Audio Lüm Texture Engine, as evidenced by an Instagram post he shared, where he expressed his appreciation for the pedal by stating, "nice work @walrusaudioeffects really digging this."
Dylan Carlson has been confirmed to use the Walrus Audio Fable: Granular Soundscape Generator. In an Instagram post, Dylan referenced the pedal, stating, "guess i am into the 'granular' whatever it means, love this 'textural' vibe machine esp with this graphic from @walrusaudioeffects went straight to the board." This serves as direct evidence of his use of the pedal.
Dylan Carlson uses the Way Huge Doubleland Special Overdrive Pedal, as evidenced by a picture of the pedal featured in his Instagram story.
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