Kirk Windstein's Effects Pedals
At 2:44, Kirk mentions that he uses the Boss MT-2 Metal Zone pedal. Level on 10, drive on 0, and EQ on 12 o'clock.
In this photo Ibanez Tube Screamer can be seen at the right bottom corner of his pedalboard.
Another one of Kirk's pedals is a MXR M-101 Phase 90 Pedal according to this diagram from Guitar Geek.
"EFFECTS: Maxon Tube Screamer, Boss Super Chorus…" - Guitar World.
A detailed gear diagram of Kirk Windstein's Down stage setup that traces the signal flow of the equipment in his 2007 guitar rig shows a Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phase Shifter Guitar Effects Pedal.
Guitar Geek created this diagram of Kirk's live setup which includes a Boss TU-2 Chromatic Tuner.
Kirk's wah is the Dunlop SW95 Slash Signature Cry Baby Wah Wah according to this Guitar Geek diagram.
In this photo Carbon Copy Delay can be spotted on the pedal board.
Alison Richter writes in this Guitar World article some effects pedals that Kirk uses, including the Boss TU-12H Chromatic Tuner. Source.
Kirk's effects are powered by a Dunlop DC-Brick Multi-Power Supply. Source.
Kirk Windstein uses the Maxon OD-9 Overdrive pedal, as indicated by a Facebook post where he shared a pedalboard photo. Although the diagram mentions a Maxon OD-808, the photo shows a pedal case resembling that of the OD-9, which aligns with his transition from the MT-2 to the OD-9.
In the episode "Crowbar's Kirk Windstein - GEAR MASTERS Ep. 419" hosted by Digital Tour Bus, Kirk Windstein, guitarist of the band Crowbar, is clearly seen utilizing the TC Electronic PolyTune pedal. This specific gear is highlighted as a key component of his setup while on tour, providing a direct insight into his musical equipment preferences.
In an Instagram post shared by Randall Amplifiers, Kirk Windstein is featured promoting the Randall RG13. The caption reads: "Being a member of the Randall family for so many years, I'm so excited to check out the new RG 13 Pedal when I get home from the Crowbar Tour!"
In the "Crowbar Rig Rundown with Kirk Windstein, Pat Bruders & Matt Brunson" video by Premier Guitar, guitarist Kirk Windstein confirms his use of the Neural DSP Quad Cortex as part of his gear setup.
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