Paul Gilbert

Paul Gilbert uses Ernie Ball 8-38 strings

Paul Gilbert uses Ernie Ball 8-38 strings

During Paul Gilbert's Metal-Hard Rock age (Long hair with Ibanez PGM non-Fireman model), in this video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2Z-aj0Ojyc] at 3:43, he used his Ibanez signature pick (one in his hand, the rests are placed on his guitar horn). It's a Red variant of the series.

"Flatwounds on my bass make me feel good about myself. @ernieball"

On Instagram, Paul Gilbert shared a post highlighting his use of DiMarzio Jumper Cable EP17J00 Patch Cables, noting their impressive sustain.

Paul Gilbert posted at instagram that he uses overdrive preamp.

In his instagram account, he posted his latest pedalboard. It has a mini Ibanez Flanger, the yellow one.

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RIG DIAGRAM: PAUL GILBERT (2008) From the archives: the guitars, amps and pedals of Paul Gilbert (2008)

By Guitar.com 1st September 2020

In this video Paul explains how he bought this guitar because of how some of the players who influenced him played it as well as upgrades the guitar.

“Tortex .50mm The Wedge picks played every guitar (and vocal) note on “The Dio Album.”

This is his current go to strings for 1/2 step down tuning.

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paul_gilbert_official For the “vocal” on “Holy Diver,” I used a 90s Ibanez Ghostrider, a JHS Twin Twelve V2, a Supro Drive, and a Marshall JTM45. I took photos of the gear and settings for nearly all of the recording of “The Dio Album,” so more to come! Link in Bio to listen and pre-order!

On his pedalboard in this post.

In an Instagram post by paulgilbert_official, Paul Gilbert is seen using the T-Rex Engineering Duck Tail pedal on his pedalboard while demonstrating overlapping chords and solos.

Remodeling Ross Fuzz in this post.

"'78 Ibanez ST-300 helped me make new videos for my students today"

Paul Gilbert uses MXR Phase 90 on his pedal board.

Before he stopped using tremolos, Paul used to play Kahlers, as clearly seen in the photo.

In the 1988 REH Video titled "Intense Rock," Paul Gilbert is seen playing a pink/violet Ibanez RG USA Custom Shop guitar. This instrument features a Seymour Duncan Super Distortion pickup in the bridge position, a Seymour Duncan Vintage Firebird pickup in the neck position, and a Kahler locking tremolo. The headstock features in small print the word "Televasalas," a reference to actor Telly Savalas, and the guitar's pickguard is clear and painted from the back to match the body. This information is supported by a video available on YouTube, uploaded by user roosterjake under the title "Paul Gilbert Intense Rock 1 FULL Lesson," with all rights attributed to Lick Library.

Paul Gilbert was seen using a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus amplifier during concerts in the Philippines and Tokyo, Japan, as evidenced by a captured image.

In this video by Ibanez, Paul Gilbert talks about and demonstrates his signature Guitars, PGM1000T & PGM50. He says:

This is the Ibanez PGM 50 guitar. Let's play.

proceeds to shred

All right. I love this new guita. PGM 50 premium built. DiMarzio pickups. Air Classics on the outside. DiMarzio PGM single in the middle. The coolest volume knob in the world. I'm serious. The Sure Grip. They made those back in the 70s. Locking tuners. Binding. So even if you're wearing black, you can still see what the shape of the guitar is. It's just the most awesome guitar in the world. All right, thanks everybody for checking it out. Ibanez PGM 50. Rock and roll.

In this video Paul can be seen playing an Epiphone Wilshire that has been modified with a Kahler tremolo and full sized humbucker in the bridge. Paul probably used this in the early Racer X days and in his time at MI and GIT.

The Wilshire has had lots of different headstocks and pickup variations through the years. Paul Gilbert's may be from the 60's and has the 6-inline headstock and originally had a stopbar bridge and tailpiece setup with 2 mini humbuckers.

Paul Gilbert uses the Mooer E-Lady on his pedalboard, as evidenced by a post on his official Instagram account.

Paul Gilbert uses the Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 3 PLUS on his pedalboard. This is confirmed by a post on his official Instagram account, where he stated, "@voodoolabofficial powers my gigantic new board! The Pedal Power 3 Plus and X4-18V give me zero hum and maximum tone!"

Paul Gilbert uses the Boss LS-2 Line Selector on his pedalboard, as evidenced by a post on his official Instagram account, where he showcases his pedalboard setup.

Paul Gilbert has been confirmed to use the BBE Boosta Grande on his pedalboard, as evidenced by a post on his official Instagram account, where he showcases his pedalboard setup.

Paul Gilbert uses the Ibanez ADMINI Analog Delay Mini on his pedalboard, as confirmed by a post on his official Instagram account (@paulgilbert_official), where he shared an image of his pedalboard setup.

In this video, Paul Gilbert demonstrates his PGA-1000 signature guitar from Ibanez.

Paul Gilbert confirmed his use of the Voodoo Lab Pedal Power X4 in an Instagram post, where he shared an image of his setup, captioned: "Medium-sized board. Huge tones!"

Paul Gilbert is confirmed to use the JAM Pedals Retrovibe Mk.3, as evidenced in the video "On the Road with NDV: Paul Gilbert’s Mr. Big Road Rig" by Sweetwater, where the gear is visible at the 5:55 mark.