Kevin Shields' Effects Pedals

In this photo from Kevin's pedalboard from the 1991 Loveless tour you can see his ProCo Turbo RAT just above his Dunlop Rotovibe.

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Kevin Shields uses a Devi Ever Godzilla on his pedalboard as seen at 00:05 in this video.

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In a 2018 photo, Kevin Shields can be seen using the Keeley Loomer multi-effects pedal, positioned at the top right.

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In this video interview with My Bloody Valentine's Kevin Shields, you can see a Digitech Whammy 4 on his pedalboard at 00:03.

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In this interview with Kevin Shields, you can see a Boss GE-7 Equealizer on his pedalboard [@ 1:37] in the video provided.

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This shot from Kevin Shield's 2008 live rig shows a Electro-Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi in use.

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The Devi Ever Shoe Gazer is shown in the pictures and in the list of pedals.

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He is shown to have the Marshall Shredmaster in his pedalboard

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guitarplayer.wordpress says " Two Marshall Guv’Nor Distortion pedals (during Isn’t Anything era. Discontinued, replaced by the Guv’nor 2) "

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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.

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In this photo of Kevin's pedalboard you can see a Mooer Ana Echo, situated right next to a boss Digital Delay.

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Among the many pedals used by Kevin in this image, the Death By Audio Supersonic Fuzz Gun Pedal can be spotted.

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On the photo of Shields' rig from 1991 we can see a Dunlop Rotovibe.

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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.

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Displayed in his photo from an effects bay article is a Lovetone Meatball, from the pedal board of Kevin Shields from My Bloody Valentine.

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Z.Vex Effects originally posted this image of Kevin's extensive pedalboard, which includes a Boss DD-7 Digital Delay Pedal.

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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.

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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.

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A Boss PN-2 Tremolo/Pan Guitar Effects Pedal is in the arsenal of Kevin's many pedals.

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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.

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see on the left pedalboard in this 2018 photo

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Roger Mayer Octavia pedal can be seen on Kevin Shields pedalboard at 00:06 in this video interview.

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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.

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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.

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Seen in his pedalboard & according to Alan Moulder, one of the most important pedals for the Loveless sound

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The ST-2 is number 11 in the picture. However, this model is customized for Kevin.

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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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