Guitars
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What kind of Guitars does Kerry King use?
B.C. Rich Kerry King Signature Warlock 6 Guitar
At 0:44 of this rig rundown Kerry shows and talks about his signature Warlock... more
B.C. Rich Kerry King Signature V Generation 2 Guitar
At 1:56 of this "Rig Rundown" Kerry shows this guitar where he says it is one... more
B.C. Rich Kerry King Signature V Guitar
At 1:10 of this "Rig Rundown" Kerry talks about this original signature V tha... more
ESP Kerry King V
Blood Crackle finish, Reverse Bananna Headstock, EMG 81/85 pickups, Kahler tr... more
Amplifiers
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What kind of Amplifiers does Kerry King use?
Marshall JCM800 2203KK
Kerry King’s Signature Marshall JCM-800 Amps are shown at 7:35 in this video ... more
Marshall MF400 Mode Four 400W 4x12 Cab
Kerry King describes how he uses the Marshall Mode Four Cabs in this Premier ... more
Marshall JCM800 2203 100W Tube Head Amp
Kerry here holding a Marshall JCM 800 2203 head. more
Marshall 1960BV
it states he uses this amp in this image https://www.guitareuromedia.com/gall... more
Effects Pedals
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What kind of Effects Pedals does Kerry King use?
Dunlop Zakk Wylde Signature Cry Baby Wah ZW45
During an interview w/ Premier Guitar for their Rig Rundown series, Kerry Kin... more
MXR ZW44 Berzerker Overdrive
During an interview w/ Premier Guitar for their Rig Rundown series an MXR ZW4... more
MXR M117R Flanger
During an interview w/ Premier Guitar for their Rig Rundown series an MXR Fla... more
MXR Custom Audio Electronics MC-403 Power Distrib...
The CAE MC-403 can be seen at 10:50 in this Premier Guitar Rig Rundown with K... more
Studio Equipment
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What kind of Studio Equipment does Kerry King use?
Radial Engineering JX44 Air Control Guitar Signal...
Kerry King’s Radial JX44 can be seen at 10:45 in this Premier Guitar Rig Rund... more
Furman Sound AR-PRO AC Line Voltage Regulator
Kerry King’s Furman AR-PRO can be seen at 11:00 in this Rig Rundown from Prem... more
MXR Smart Gate® Pro M235
"Its signal goes through an MXR Smart Gate Pro and then through a Crybaby rac... more
Radial Engineering JD7 Injector Guitar Signal Dis...
On Radial's website, King was mentioned as user of Radial JD7. more
Music Accessories
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What kind of Music Accessories does Kerry King use?
Dunlop Tortex .88 - Triangle With Custom Graphics
Kerry King shows a few of his Custom Graphic .88 Tortex Triangle Picks at 12:... more
3" Classic Guitar Strap
Red Monkey has been building custom guitar straps for Kerry King for years. more
DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion Pickup
They were used on all guitars to record Reign in Blood, both him and Jeff. T... more
EMG EMG-KFK Kerry King 81/85 Humbucker Set
Kerry's signature EMG pickups. more
Microphones
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What kind of Microphones does Kerry King use?
Shure UR4D Wireless Receiver
Kerry King’s pair of Shure UR4D’s can be seen at 10:45 in this Rig Rundown fr... more
Heil PR40 Large Diaphragm Multipurpose Dynamic Mi...
Screenshot from Kerry Kings Softube Plugin. The picture shows the micing of h... more
Heil PR30 Dynamic Microphone
Screenshot from Kerry Kings Softube Plugin. The picture shows the micing of h... more
Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
The picture shows Kerry Kings studio cab/mic steup for repentless, as cpature... more
Studio Monitors
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What kind of Studio Monitors does Kerry King use?
Radial Phazer Class-A Phase Adjuster
On Radial's website, King was mentioned as a user of Radial Phazer. more
Strings
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What kind of Strings does Kerry King use?
Dunlop Electric Nickel Wound Guitar Strings
Kerry King states that he uses Dunlop .010–.046 strings at 5:45 in this video... more
DUNLOP DEN0942 Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guita...
Kerry King states that he uses Dunlop .009-.042 strings a 5:42 in this Rig Ru... more
Dunlop DEN1056 Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guita...
Kerry King states that he uses Dunlop .010–.056 strings for B at 5:48 in this... more
Dunlop Kerry King Icon Series Signature Strings
Kerry King uses his signature Dunlop strings, according to [Dunlop's website]... more
Software Plugins and VSTs
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What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does Kerry King use?
Apple iPod Nano 5th Generation 8GB
The Black iPod Nano 5th Generation can be seen at 10:50 in this Premier Guita... more
Softube Kerry King Signature
A faithful emulation of the Kerry King Signature amplifier, Marshall 2203KK a... more
Other Gear
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What kind of Gear & Equipment does Kerry King use?
Fender Champ II
Picture of Kerry using a Fender Champ II (bottom left corner) in the 80s in w... more
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