Paddy McAloon's Effects Pedals
Paddy McAloon used the Boss CE-3 Chorus pedal during the 1985 tour, as detailed in "The Definitive Prefab Sprout Gear List" on Sproutology.
Paddy McAloon used the Boss OC-2 Octaver during the 1985 tour, as detailed in "The Definitive Prefab Sprout Gear List" on Sproutology.
The Definitive Prefab Sprout Gear List I’m currently mining a rich seam of photocopies of old paperwork, and having previously posted a partial 1985 gear list, I’ve come upon the entire carnet for the 1986 Italian tour, which has some fascinating detail.
Boss DD-2 Digital Delay Pedal (featured in the gear list photo)
Paddy McAloon used the Boss TU-12 Chromatic Tuner during the 1985 tour, as detailed in "The Definitive Prefab Sprout Gear List" on Sproutology.
The Definitive Prefab Sprout Gear List
The most interesting sheet in the carnet is probably the third, which lists Paddy’s guitars and effects chain. Of these, the HM-2 raises an eyebrow or two. It’s known as the “Swedish Chainsaw”, very popular with death metal bands.
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