Erik Rutan
Erik Rutan
Microphones
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What kind of Microphones does Erik Rutan use?
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
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What kind of Guitars does Erik Rutan use?
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
Charvel 475
“Rob also had this '80s Charvel, it played really well so I ended up using it... more
Amplifiers
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What kind of Amplifiers does Erik Rutan use?
Marshall JCM800 2203 100W Tube Head Amp
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
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What kind of Effects Pedals does Erik Rutan use?
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
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What kind of Studio Equipment does Erik Rutan use?
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
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What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does Erik Rutan use?
Headphones
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What kind of Headphones does Erik Rutan use?
Music Accessories
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What kind of Music Accessories does Erik Rutan use?
Seymour Duncan SH-5 Duncan Custom
Erik's uses this for his bridge pickup. more
Bill Lawrence L500 XL
Erik uses this as his neck 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
Floyd Rose Original Tremolo System
"I use Floyd religiously." more
Strings
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What kind of Strings does Erik Rutan use?
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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What kind of Gear & Equipment does Erik Rutan use?
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