Ed O'Brien

Ed O'Brien is confirmed to use the Akai Professional E2 HeadRush Delay/Looper in his effects pedal setup, as evidenced by a visual source showing his pedalboard which includes this specific gear. The setup features a sequence: Unknown brown pedal -> Line 6 DL4 -> Digitech Whammy IV -> Akai Headrush E2 -> EHX Deluxe Memory Man (in True Bypass Loop) -> EHX Memory Man w/ Hazarai -> Amp.

In a screenshot from Radiohead's "From The Basement" performance of "Bodysnatchers" on April 2, 2008, Ed O'Brien is seen using a Neumann U67 microphone, identifiable by its Tuchel connector, to mic his Vox AC30 amplifier.

In the provided image, Ed O'Brien is clearly seen playing a Gibson SG Standard With Maestro guitar.

Ed’s Dunlop Tremolo can be seen resting on top of his Mesa Boogie Trem-O-Verb in this photo. The photo was originally posted on Radiohead’s scrapbook website in the mid-2000s, so it was most likely taken between 2002 and 2004. It looks to have been taken during soundcheck at a theater.

A screenshot of Ed jamming with a Korg KR-55 and pedals during the Inside Out Night webcast (radiohead.com). His DOD 440 can be seen on the board near his Telecaster.

The Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail pedal is clearly visible on the pedalboard.

Used during rehearsals in February, 2006.

A screenshot of Ed during the intro to Morning Bell at the Pinkpop festival on June 4, 2001.

A screenshot of Ed during the intro to Morning Bell at the Pinkpop festival on June 4, 2001.

Ed adjusting his pedals during Videotape at the Bonnaroo festival on June 17, 2006.

Guitar -> Boss TU2 -> MXR DynaComp -> Ibanez TS808 Tubescreamer -> Crowther Hotcake -> Cry Baby Wah -> Boss DD5 (with Boss FS-5U footswitch for tap-tempo) -> Digitech Whammy IV -> Line 6 DL4 -> EHX Deluxe Memory Man -> Ernie Ball VP Jr -> Amp

Guitar -> Boss TU2 - MXR DynaComp - Ibanez TS808 Tubescreamer - Crowther Hotcake - Cry Baby Wah - Boss DD5 (with Boss FS-5U footswitch for tap-tempo) - Digitech Whammy IV - Line 6 DL4 - EHX Deluxe Memory Man - Ernie Ball VP Jr -> Amp

“Molten Voltage OZ Looper Controller” is clearly visible on the pedalboard.

The board is wired with an Evidence Audio SIS patch cable kit.

Acquired in July, 1995. During Fender’s 2014 “A Conversation with Radiohead’s Ed O'Brien” interview, Ed said that he bought the guitar in San Francisco in the week after the band finished their tour with REM. Originally fitted with three gold lace sensors. Ed replaced the white pickguard with a black one. As with his original Squire Strat, the guitar was a favorite of Ed’s and a key part of Ed’s setup – especially for use on songs with many effects.

In a video by TheGigRig titled "Radioheads New Touring Pedalboards Design, Build and Gig for Ed O'Brien and Colin Greenwood," it is confirmed that Ed O'Brien uses a Lazy J 20 18W 1x12" Combo Amplifier. The video, which provides a behind-the-scenes look at the setup for Radiohead's performances, shows this amplifier being used by O'Brien at the 5:45 mark. The video narrator remarks on the harmony between the Hiwatt and Lazy J amplifiers, stating, "It was beautiful seeing the amps that he was using, the Hiwatt and the Lazy J, the way they complemented each other."

Ed O'Brien of Radiohead uses Stringjoy Broadways Classic Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - .010 - .046 Light, as confirmed by Stringjoy's Instagram post, where they express excitement about welcoming him to their roster and mention his use of their 10-46 Pure Nickel Broadways.

In the video titled "Radiohead - Morning Bell (Live in Nürnberg, June 2001)" by Radiohead on YouTube, Ed O'Brien is visibly using a Gibson Standard Medium Pick during the performance.