Nick Johnston

"Depending on the situation, I use a couple of pedals from a great pedal company called 'Wampler', namely their 'Euphoria' overdrive pedal as it's incredible!" -Nick Johnston

Guitarist Nick Johnston demonstrates the Seymour Duncan 805 Overdrive pedal in a YouTube video by Keith Merrow titled "Nick Johnston- Seymour Duncan 805 Overdrive Demo." Known for his expressive playing and enviable tone, Johnston showcases how the 805 Overdrive complements his style, particularly with his preference for single-coil pickups and strat-style guitars.

"The new @jimdunlopusa Echoplex pedal showed up on doorstep moments before I left for tour. Excited to be one of the first to try it out!" -Nick Johnston

In his Instagram post Nick says that Dunlop sent him some pedals for his clinics, one of them being the MXR Smart gate.

In his Instagram post Nick says that Dunlop sent him some pedals for his clinics, one of them being the MXR Il Torino.

In this video at Andertons, Nick is mentioning that this is his favorite Overdrive pedal and he used it for many years.

In this Instagram post Nick holds a Rockett Pedals Archer in front of a Friedman Buxom Betty Combo and simply states "Deadly combo".

Nick is seen using an MXR EVH 5150 overdrive at NAMM2017. With settings: Output at 12 o'clock Bass at 12 o'clock Mid maxxed out at 5 o'clock Treble at 12 o'clock Gain slightly up at +/- 7 o'clock (no boost)

In his Instagram post Nick says that Dunlop sent him some pedals for his clinics, one of them being the Way Huge Echo-Puss.

Seen at NAMM 2017 using an MXR Carbon Copy Bright. All settings at 12 o'clock.

Nick is seen using an Horizon Precision Drive at NAMM 2017 with settings: Attack @ 12:30'ish o'clock Volume @ 12:30'ish o'clock Bright @ 12 o'clock Drive @ 2 o'clock (gate on)

In his Instagram post Nick says that Dunlop sent him some pedals for his clinics, one of them being the cry baby that he later explains is the mini version.

In this interview on Andertons TV, Nick references playing a revival drive with Lee Anderton and uses the pedal in the video. Can be seen at the 31:40 mark.

In an exclusive interview with Guitarguitar, Nick Johnston discusses his early days of recording and mentions using a Korg Pandora PX4. He explains how this device allowed him to create 4-track demos and export them to a computer, which fueled his passion for writing and recording music.

Johnston mentioned the use of Neural DSP Quad Cortex in the end-of-the-year Guitar World 2022 issue.

Nick Johnston confirmed his use of the Boss DM-2W Delay Waza Craft pedal on his official Instagram account. In a post, he mentioned, "I’m new to the waza line, but these are the same pedals I used back when I was a teenager," while expressing gratitude to @bossinfoglobal for providing exceptional tone.

Nick Johnston confirmed his use of the Boss CE-2W Chorus Waza Craft pedal in an Instagram post where he expressed his appreciation for the Waza line, stating, "Thanks to @bossinfoglobal for the best tone I’ve ever had."

Nick Johnston confirmed on his official Instagram that he uses the Boss DS-1W Distortion Waza Craft. In his post, he stated, "I’m new to the waza line, but these are the same pedals I used back when I was a teenager," while expressing gratitude to @bossinfoglobal for the exceptional tone.

Nick Johnston confirmed on his official Instagram account that he uses the Boss SD-1W Super OverDrive Waza Craft pedal. In his post, he mentioned, "It’s been a very long time since I’ve played guitar with a pedal board. I’m new to the waza line, but these are the same pedals I used back when I was a teenager. Thanks to @bossinfoglobal for the best tone I’ve ever had 🥰".

Nick Johnston confirmed his use of the Boss BP-1W Booster/Preamp Waza Craft pedal through a post on his official Instagram account. In the caption, Johnston mentioned, "I’m new to the waza line, but these are the same pedals I used back when I was a teenager," while thanking @bossinfoglobal for providing "the best tone" he's ever had.

Nick Johnston confirmed his use of the Boss TU-3W Chromatic Tuner in a post on his official Instagram account. He mentioned, "I’m new to the waza line, but these are the same pedals I used back when I was a teenager," while expressing gratitude to @bossinfoglobal. This post was shared with a photo tagging Boss and Schecter Guitars, providing clear evidence of his gear choice.

Nick Johnston confirmed via his official Instagram account that he uses the Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 PLUS. In a post dated July 07, 2025, Johnston shared a photo of his pedalboard, expressing gratitude to @bossinfoglobal for providing "the best tone" he has ever had.

Nick Johnston confirmed using the Boss RV-200 Reverb pedal in a post on his official Instagram account. He shared, "I’m new to the waza line, but these are the same pedals I used back when I was a teenager. Thanks to @bossinfoglobal for the best tone I’ve ever had."