Kevin Shields
singer/guitarist/producer, My Bloody Valentine
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In this photo from Kevin's pedalboard from the 1991 Loveless tour you can see his ProCo Turbo RAT just above his Dunlop Rotovibe.
Kevin Shields uses a Devi Ever Godzilla on his pedalboard as seen at 00:05 in this video.
In a 2018 photo, Kevin Shields can be seen using the Keeley Loomer multi-effects pedal, positioned at the top right.
In this video interview with My Bloody Valentine's Kevin Shields, you can see a Digitech Whammy 4 on his pedalboard at 00:03.
In this interview with Kevin Shields, you can see a Boss GE-7 Equealizer on his pedalboard [@ 1:37] in the video provided.
This shot from Kevin Shield's 2008 live rig shows a Electro-Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi in use.
The Devi Ever Shoe Gazer is shown in the pictures and in the list of pedals.
He is shown to have the Marshall Shredmaster in his pedalboard
guitarplayer.wordpress says " Two Marshall Guv’Nor Distortion pedals (during Isn’t Anything era. Discontinued, replaced by the Guv’nor 2) "
Kevin Shields, of My Bloody Valentine, is highlighted in a post on Red Panda's Instagram, where it's noted that he used the Red Panda Context reverb pedal during a sound lesson at Dinosaur Jr.'s Camp Fuzz.
In this photo of Kevin's pedalboard you can see a Mooer Ana Echo, situated right next to a boss Digital Delay.
Among the many pedals used by Kevin in this image, the Death By Audio Supersonic Fuzz Gun Pedal can be spotted.
On the photo of Shields' rig from 1991 we can see a Dunlop Rotovibe.
In a user-uploaded photo on Equipboard, Kevin Shields' gear setup includes a Digitech PDS-8000 Echo Plus. The pedal, noted for its distinctive pinkish hue, is renowned for its contribution to the shoegaze sound, making it a fitting choice for Shields' signature style.
Displayed in his photo from an effects bay article is a Lovetone Meatball, from the pedal board of Kevin Shields from My Bloody Valentine.
Z.Vex Effects originally posted this image of Kevin's extensive pedalboard, which includes a Boss DD-7 Digital Delay Pedal.
In the source photo titled "ks-pedalboard-3.jpg," Kevin Shields' pedalboard features the Warp Sound by Vorg, positioned next to a Shoegazer pedal. This distinctive pedal contributes to Shields' iconic sound, notably heard in the track "Sometimes." The photo reveals a handwritten note by Shields marking "sometimes" on the pedal, indicating its use in creating the song's characteristic fuzzy tone. It is speculated that he pairs this pedal with a Marshall Shredmaster to achieve a rich, distorted sound reminiscent of the "Loveless" album. This approach mirrors the use of the Big Muff by EHX, popular among fans seeking to emulate Shields' unique sonic blend.
In a user-uploaded photo on Equipboard, Kevin Shields is seen with the Digitech PDS-2730 Hot Box Delay/Distortion pedal. Known for its distinctive shoegaze sound, this rare pedal complements Shields' iconic style.
A Boss PN-2 Tremolo/Pan Guitar Effects Pedal is in the arsenal of Kevin's many pedals.
Kevin Shields is shown using the EarthQuaker Devices Hummingbird tremolo pedal in a series of photos shared by 11publishing on Instagram. The images highlight the pedal's unique settings as part of his gear setup.
see on the left pedalboard in this 2018 photo
This photo from an effects bay article, is the pedal board of Kevin Shields from My Bloody Valentine. It displays a Devi Ever Torn's Peaker.
This photo from the pedal board of Kevin Shields from My Bloody Valentine displays a ZVex Hand-Painted LO-FI Loop Junky. This photo is taken from an effects bay article.
In a Effects Bay article, A shot of Kevin Shield's life rig, shows a Boss FT-2 Dynamic Filter Auto Wah Pedal in use.
The Roger Mayer Octavia pedal can be seen on Kevin Shields pedalboard at 00:06 in this video interview.
This photo from an effects bay article, is the pedal board of Kevin Shields from My Bloody Valentine. It displays a Boss AW-3 Dynamic Wah.
A user-uploaded photo of Kevin Shields' pedalboard shows a Strymon Lex with a piece of blue tape on it, suggesting its use in his setup.
Seen in his pedalboard & according to Alan Moulder, one of the most important pedals for the Loveless sound
The ST-2 is number 11 in the picture. However, this model is customized for Kevin.
Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine is confirmed to have used the Boss DD-6 Digital Delay pedal, as detailed in the Guitar Player Gear Guide. Although the specific purpose of using both the DD-6 and DD-7 isn't clear, the settings from these pedals are noted to be highly accurate in replicating his sound.
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