Greg Koch's Effects Pedals
According to Maxon's website, Koch uses the Maxon OD808 overdrive pedal.
At The Copenhagen Guitar Show 2016, Greg Koch is seen using the T. Jaurnig Gristle King overdrive pedal, a staple in his setup known for its "Triple Gristle" reincarnation as of 2017.
In an article on Guitar.com titled "Greg Koch - Rhymes with Chalk," Greg Koch is mentioned as having previously used the Fulltone Full-Drive2 Mosfet, among other Fulltone pedals.
Greg has been using his own signature "Gristle" Pedals for many years. This Pedal includes a clean boost, fuzz, and of course the iconic Gristle Overdrive tone that we all know and love from Greg's Albums. These Pedals and former versions of Gregs "Gristle" Line-up are available for pruchase at Greg's official website located at: http://www.gregkoch.com/store/p49/Triple_Gristle_Pedal.html
The T-Rex Engineering Gristle King, a signature pedal designed by Tim Jauernig for Greg Koch, is confirmed to be used by Koch as discussed in a video by T-Rex Effects on YouTube. In the video titled "Greg Koch about the Gristle pedals," Greg Koch himself recounts the story behind the Gristle pedals.
In a Facebook post dated July 13, 2023, Greg Koch's pedalboard features the latest Fishman T. Jauernig Gristle King III, as shown in a photo captioned "Let’s go Idaho…tonight at the Idaho Botanical Garden Outlaw Stage…fiendish musical activities will be done. What? I’m keeping the @kochamps low tonight…the back of my calves requested a deep tissue massage @idahobotanicalgarden"
Greg Koch uses the JAM Pedals Koch Ness Monster Supreme, an analog multi-effect pedal specifically created for him, as confirmed by a YouTube video from JAM Pedals. The pedal, which incorporates Greg's signature Gristle King Overdrive and other custom features, is designed to meet his diverse musical needs in both live and studio settings.
In a video produced by Tone City, Greg Koch demonstrates his signature Tone City Lil Heat Overdrive. This collaboration between Koch and Tone City highlights the pedal's enhanced gain and fatter low-end, designed to complement Koch's unique style. The video, provided by Tone City on YouTube, serves as confirmation of the artist's use and endorsement of this gear.
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