Les Claypool's Effects Pedals

Les Claypool uses the Korg ToneWorks AX300B for its envelope filter capabilities, as discussed on TalkBass.com.

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On this vídeo there is a quick shot of Les Claypool's pedalboard from 0:27 to 0:34. It is possible to see clearly the Line 6 DL4 and DM4 and the Roland PK-5.

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In this interview Les states that he used the Hot Tubes to "sweaten up" his tracks on the Brown Album.

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Les Claypool used the MXR M80 Bass D.I.+, as discussed on TalkBass.com in the thread about his setup.

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Les Claypool uses this pedal for the album "Animals should not try to act like people.

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Here it lists the bass distorion on Jim Dunlop website

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In a May 2017 photo by Jay Blakesberg Photography, Les Claypool's pedalboard features the Fractal Audio Systems AX8 Amp Modeler/Multi-FX Processor.

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Les Claypool utilizes the Boomerang Phrase Sampler as a central component in his looper station, as discussed on TalkBass.com.

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Les Claypool uses the Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner during live performances, as discussed on TalkBass.com.

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In multiple scenes of the Youtube video from The Current, where The Claypool Lennon Delirium performed in 2019, you can see a VT Bass DI on Les pedalboard (example = https://youtu.be/dZz9kPxM7h4?t=243). Later in november of 2021 you can see the same Bass DI on his board underneath the yellow Line 6 distortion modeler in this Instagram Reel (https://www.instagram.com/reel/CWh4ncToasF/).

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In this video of The Current, where The Claypool Lennon Delirium performed in 2019, you can see the Strymon Lex on Les pedalboard. Used is this rotary speaker emulation for example in the song Little Fishes for the intro, as heard in another The Current video of the same session (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJcC4QoZPlo&ab_channel=TheCurrent).

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Les Claypool utilizes the CopperSound Pedals Third Man Triplegraph Digital Octave Pedal in his solos and tracks, including "Erin On The Side of Caution." A video on Instagram by bassmagazineonline features Claypool performing live with the Frog Brigade, showcasing the pedal's use.

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Les Claypool, known for his dynamic bass playing, has transitioned from the original Line 6 DL4 to the new DL4 MkII. This switch is highlighted in a video by Bass Magazine on Instagram, where Claypool performs "My Name is Mud" with fellow musicians.

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According to Jim Dunlop's website, Les Claypool is confirmed to use the MXR M288 Bass Octave Deluxe.

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According to Jim Dunlop’s website, Les Claypool uses an MXR Ten Band graphic equaliser.

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