Joe Hottinger

“Joe Hottinger's got SGs—a fat roadcase full when he tours. He bought this 2003 SG Standard new when he joined the band that year. The pickups were changed to Burstbuckers when the originals died while on tour in Europe.”

In a 2021 Rig Rundown with Premier Guitar, conducted by John Bohlinger, it is confirmed that Joe Hottinger uses a 2001 Gibson Custom Shop SG Standard. This particular guitar is notable for its korina body and is equipped with custom '57 Classic humbuckers.

Joe Hottinger uses a Gibson EDS-1275 Double-Neck Guitar, finished in a distinctive Brunswick blue sparkle. According to the "Rig Rundown: Halestorm's Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger [2021]" by John Bohlinger on Premier Guitar, the guitar is equipped with Burstbucker pickups: a Burstbucker 1 and 2 set on the 6-string side, and a 2 and 3 set on the 12-string side.

In the "Rig Rundown: Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger [2021]" by John Bohlinger on Premier Guitar, it is confirmed that guitarist Joe Hottinger uses a Gibson '61 Les Paul SG Reissue. This white silverburst '61 reissue features a Maestro tailpiece and originates from the era when it was known as the Les Paul SG. The guitar is stock and was constructed in 2010.

“But it rocks—at least on this 2020 Custom Shop '61/'59 Fat Neck SG Limited Edition with three humbuckers, just like Jimi's famed white ‘Dick Cavett’ model.”

“When it's time for that P-90 sound, Hottinger reaches for his 2011 50th Anniversary Pete Townshend alpine white SG. Windmilling lessons not included!”

In a 2021 "Rig Rundown" interview with Premier Guitar's John Bohlinger, Joe Hottinger confirmed his use of the limited edition 2013 Gibson SG Baritone, which features a 27"-scale neck, a Richlite fretboard, 496R and 500T humbuckers, and push-pull volume pots.

In the Premier Guitar "Rig Rundown" video featuring Halestorm's Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger, it is confirmed that Joe Hottinger uses a 1999 Custom Shop Gibson Chet Atkins SST. This guitar features a solid top, a mahogany body, and a bridge transducer with an active preamp.

Joe Hottinger uses a Gibson 496R Hot Ceramic Neck Humbucker Pickup in his Gibson SG Baritone, as confirmed during the Rig Rundown with John Bohlinger on Premier Guitar.

Joe Hottinger uses a Gibson 500T Super Ceramic Bridge Humbucker Pickup in his Gibson SG Baritone, as confirmed in the 2021 Premier Guitar Rig Rundown hosted by John Bohlinger.

According to a Premier Guitar Rig Rundown hosted by John Bohlinger, Joe Hottinger uses Ernie Ball Paradigm Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Guitar Strings (10-52) on all his electric guitars, with the exception of his Gibson SG Baritone.

Joe Hottinger’s Gibson SG Baritone is strung with Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky strings (gauge 12-56) according to this Premier Guitar Rig Rundown hosted by John Bohlinger.

Joe Hottinger uses a Burstbucker 1 pickup on the 6-string side of his EDS-1275, as documented in the "Rig Rundown: Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger [2021]" by John Bohlinger on Premier Guitar.

In the Premier Guitar Rig Rundown with John Bohlinger, it is confirmed that guitarist Joe Hottinger's Gibson EDS-1275 features a Burstbucker 1 and 2 pickup set on the 6-string side.

In the Premier Guitar video "Rig Rundown: Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger [2021]," hosted by John Bohlinger, it is confirmed that Joe Hottinger uses a Gibson Burstbucker #3 pickup on the 12-string side of his EDS-1275 guitar, which features a super-shiny Brunswick blue sparkle finish.

Joe Hottinger uses a 2001 Gibson Custom Shop SG equipped with custom '57 Classic humbuckers, as confirmed by John Bohlinger in the "Rig Rundown: Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger [2021]" video by Premier Guitar.

In the 2021 "Rig Rundown" by John Bohlinger on Premier Guitar, it is confirmed that Joe Hottinger uses two 2020 Marshall SV20H Studio Vintage plexi-style heads as part of his amplification setup.

Joe Hottinger uses Marshall Superlead Guitar Amplifier Heads, as evidenced in a Premier Guitar Rig Rundown video by John Bohlinger. In the video, it is noted that the collection includes a red 1971 model and a purple 1973 model, with distinctive jumped inputs.

According to the Premier Guitar article "Rig Rundown: Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger [2021]" by John Bohlinger, Joe Hottinger uses a Bogner 4x12 Straight Cabinet, one of two in his rig, equipped with Beyma Liberty 8-ohm speakers noted for their sonic versatility.

In a 2021 "Rig Rundown" video by Premier Guitar, hosted by John Bohlinger, it is shown that Joe Hottinger uses the Xotic Effects Wah XW-1 on his pedalboard, connecting it to an Xotic XVP 250K High Impedance Volume Pedal, followed by various other effects, all powered by a Strymon Zuma power box.

In the 2021 Premier Guitar "Rig Rundown" with John Bohlinger, it is confirmed that guitarist Joe Hottinger uses the Xotic Effects XVP-250K High Impedance Volume Pedal as part of his setup, specifically after the Xotic XW1 wah pedal on his pedalboard.

Joe Hottinger, guitarist for Halestorm, uses a Tru-Fi Octavia Fuzz on his pedalboard, as confirmed in the "Rig Rundown: Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger [2021]" by John Bohlinger on Premier Guitar.

According to John Bohlinger in the Premier Guitar feature "Rig Rundown: Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger [2021]," Joe Hottinger's live pedalboard includes a Tru-Fi Colordriver, specifically the 18 Volt version.

In the Premier Guitar video "Rig Rundown: Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger [2021]," hosted by John Bohlinger, it is confirmed that Joe Hottinger's live pedalboard includes a Bogner La Grange Overdrive+Boost pedal.

Joe Hottinger, guitarist for Halestorm, uses a Keeley 30ms Automatic Double Tracker on his live pedalboard, as confirmed in the "Rig Rundown: Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger" video by Premier Guitar, hosted by John Bohlinger in 2021.

In a 2021 "Rig Rundown" interview with Premier Guitar, it was confirmed that Joe Hottinger uses an EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V1 reverb pedal on his live pedalboard.

In the Premier Guitar video "Rig Rundown: Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger [2021]," hosted by John Bohlinger, it is shown that Joe Hottinger's live pedalboard includes a Strymon TimeLine delay pedal.

In a 2021 Rig Rundown by Premier Guitar, it is confirmed that guitarist Joe Hottinger uses a Strymon Zuma power supply on his live pedalboard.

In the "Rig Rundown: Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger [2021]" video by Premier Guitar, hosted by John Bohlinger, it is confirmed that Joe Hottinger's live pedalboard includes a Boss TU-3S Chromatic Tuner.

Joe Hottinger is confirmed to own a Gibson Les Paul Custom 1982, as evidenced by an Instagram video posted by @halestormrocks on November 11, 2025. In the video, Joe showcases his new guitar, which he acquired while on tour in Zurich.