
Microphones
2
Neumann U-87 Condenser Microphone
"I have a Neumann U-87. That's what I use for vocals, but a lot of times I'll... more
Guitars
3
Ibanez Universe UV7
Erik Rutan, notable guitarist for Death Metal band "Morbid Angel", used an Ib... more

B.C. Rich Ironbird
"This is a BC Rich USA Custom Ironbird. Purchased off a good friend of mine, ... more
Amplifiers
6
Marshall JCM 800 2203 100W
Picture of Erik using his JCM800 in his studio. He has also featured his JCM8... more

Marshall 1960BHW
Rutan gives a tour of his studio and shows and explains he exclusively uses t... more

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100-Watt Tube Head
Erik uses this in conjunction with his Marshall JCM800 live. more

ENGL Powerball 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head
"The Engl Powerball is something I use a lot. It's very versatile. It has a g... more
Effects Pedals
7
Maxon OD808X Extreme Overdrive Pedal
0:47 "For this record (thanks to you), I'm using the OD808 extreme" more

Maxon OD808 Overdrive
Video of Rutan's studio and he says he exclusively uses a maxon OD808 more
Studio Equipment
1
AMEK/NEVE Mozart 56 Channel Recording Console
1:05 "This is an Amek Mozart console. It's a 56 channel console made in the 9... more
Software Plugins and VSTs
0
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Headphones
0Music Accessories
4
Seymour Duncan SH-5 Duncan Custom
Erik's uses this for his bridge pickup. more

Gibson Dirty Fingers Humbucker Pickup
"I've been using the Gibson Dirty Fingers now for a while. I have it in my Gi... more
Strings
3
D'addario EXL116 Nickel Wound, Medium Top/Heavy B...
"D'Addario strings are simply the best in the business, they retain it's tona... more

D'Addario NYXL Nickel Wound Extra Heavy Electric ...
Erik's strings of choice for Cannibal Corpse more

D'Addario NYXL Nickel Wound Medium Top/Extra-Heav...
Erik uses the D'Addario NYXL 11-56 with a 68 on the bottom for his Ibanez Uni... more
Other Gear
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Michael Pierce & Giulio Chiarenza
Updated March 2020