Mario Camarena

Mario Camarena uses this compression pedal almost exclusively as seen at 8:23 into the "Rig Rundown" video interview. "...I can't even imagine playing without it now - we've been using it for the past couple of years..."

When asked what amp he uses he answered: "AC30 u feel me"

A member of CHON states "we used the same amps that we use live, which is a fender supersonic and a vox ac30" in response to a question asked during their reddit AMA. You can see Mario playing through this amp in CHON's live sets such as https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kabrEkr8quo where it is visible several times throughout the video; an example is around 18:19.

In CHON's "Dew" guitar playthrough video, Mario Camarena is seen playing an Ibanez RG565 with a custom paint job by Seth Hollander. In interviews, Mario has mentioned that this guitar features unique modifications, such as a different neck and electronics, tailored to his specifications.

In a Premier Guitar Rig Rundown video, Mario Camarena of Chon is shown using a Matchless Lightning 15 amplifier, known for its low wattage and substantial headroom, which contributes to his signature sound.

As seen in the source/proof URL, Mario, along with his bandmate in CHON, Erick Hansel, answered a question asked in their band's AMA about the guitars they used on tour. Both of them mentioned this particular model, which can be seen in several videos of said band performing iive.

Mario can be seen playing this guitar throughout the whole Austin 2015 Audiotree live set.

Mario posted a photo with the caption " I actually use pedals now..." on his Instagram.

Mario posted a photo with the caption " I actually use pedals now..." on his Instagram.

You can see Mario talking about the guitar 6:16 into this video and playing it at 4:30. There is also a comment below specifying the model of the guitar.

I saw Mario playing this sweet Ibanez S Series so I had to share what model it was for any curious CHON fan.

33 seconds into the video we see Mario pull out a pack of DR Strings, not entirely sure what guage but I am confident this is the type he uses.

Mario posted a photo with the caption " I actually use pedals now..." on his Instagram.

Grand Orbiter at 1:44

Mario posted a photo with the caption " I actually use pedals now..." on his Instagram.

Mario posted a photo with the caption " I actually use pedals now..." on his Instagram.

EH: There’s a part in one of the songs where I’m like, not playing in key, and because we have the Rainbow Machine goin’ off, going crazy, going up and down, these crazy note patterns, almost like the guitar’s talking to itself, and then I break into a solo after one measure, and we’ve never done anything like that before. So that’s pretty cool.

EH: Probably when we used the Disaster Transport. When you turn up the delay, there’s this crazy sound like an alien spaceship in the background, and it just does that forever.

While CHON’s catchy math rock is performed with precision, Mario’s approach to modulation effects is relatively laissez faire. “I just kinda throw [modulation effects] on randomly throughout the set,” he says, pointing towards his Grand Orbiter and Hummingbird.

It was quite tricky working out what it was purely from the video but at 1:30 into the video, a few hints here and there lead me to believe that it is an Ibanez RG652FX that has had a custom paintjob over it, mainly because of the pickups and the black finish prior to the custom paint job (designed by his guitar teacher in San Diego, Seth Hollander.) "...other than the paint job it's like an RG - Prestige" and he also quickly touches upon his pickups "...some DiMarzio's..."

Mario Camarena's Official Ibanez Signature Model.

Mario Camarena uses the MXR M107 Phase 100 phaser pedal, as documented on Equipboard.

Mario posted a photo with the caption " I actually use pedals now..." on his Instagram.

Mario posted a photo with the caption " I actually use pedals now..." on his Instagram.

Rounding out Mario’s effects chain are an Arrows boost “for solos,” the Spatial Delivery envelope filter, which he sets “to sound like Thundercat,” and the Avalanche Run, for a “trippy delay.”

Ibanez Mini Chorus at 1:44

You can see this effect in his pedal board at 4:28

You can see this effect in his pedal board at 4:28

He clearly plays "poop riff" with this Taylor Electric-Acoustic guitar.

Considering the fact that it is not an existing model, and due to its similarity to his signature MAR10, it is most likely an Ibanez L.A. Custom Shop AZ as a draft for the MAR10 itself. Due to its features (24 frets, HH with pickguard, Prestige for being hand made, AZ style body, MAR10's Lavender Mettalic Matte finish, standard dot inlays, and a body that looks like standard basswood or alder), its model number in production would be AZ2403-LMM. Used on Super CHON Bros 2 tour.

Mario posted a photo with the caption " I actually use pedals now..." on his Instagram.