Rob Cavestany
Rob Cavestany's Gear
Marshall JCM2000 TSL 100 Triple Super Lead 3-Channel 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head
Guitar Amplifier HeadsExcerpt from Rob's interview: "I run two amps, both through Marshall cabinets. One is a 100-watt Marshall Triple Super Lead. That’s my workhorse— it goes everywhere with me. I also use a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier to drive my second cabinet, and rock my tone."
The Jackson Death Angel is the brainchild between Rob and Jackson. It has the same body type of the Warriors, but with a SG-style horn. Cavestany owns many of these guitars - one in a orange/yellow crackle finish, one in white (as picture), one in black, one in a blue flame finish, and one in a dark red finish. All of them feature some sort of black burst as well, and are equipped with Floyd Roses, EMGs, and 24 fret necks with either ebony or rosewood fretboards and tear drop inlays.
Rob Cavestany owns two custom Jackson Star electric guitars, designed as inversions of each other. A photo of these guitars is available on PhotoBucket, showcasing their unique customization.
Excerpt from Rob's interview: "I run two amps, both through Marshall cabinets. One is a 100-watt Marshall Triple Super Lead. That’s my workhorse— it goes everywhere with me. I also use a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier to drive my second cabinet, and rock my tone."
At 1:15 mark Rob comments that he usually uses the 100-watt 850/100 tube poweramp.
Rob uses it to control the Dunlop Cry Baby DCR-2SR Rack Module. He speaks about it at the 2:42 mark.
As per his his statement at 5:17 mark he uses this pickup in the neck position.
As per his his statement at 5:17 mark he uses this pickup in the bridge position.
Excerpt from Rob's interview: "Most of my stompboxes have stayed the same throughout the years—a Dunlop 535 Q Wah, an MXR Phase 90, an MXR M-159 Stereo Tremolo, and an MXR MC-401 Boost/Line Driver for driving screaming leads."
At 1:04 mark Rob speaks about the Engl 840/50.
Rob uses two such cabs. He speaks about them at the 2:53 mark.
Excerpt from Rob's interview: "Most of my stompboxes have stayed the same throughout the years—a Dunlop 535 Q Wah, an MXR Phase 90, an MXR M-159 Stereo Tremolo, and an MXR MC-401 Boost/Line Driver for driving screaming leads."
That rackmount wah unit can be clearly seen in the 0:45 mark.
He used to use two 300-watt Marshall 1960B straight 4x12" cabs before switching over to the ENGL 4x12" cabs. They were used for the last time on "Killing Season" album and live tour. https://www.guitarplayer.com/players/death-angel-thrash-metal-guitarist-rob-cavestany-on-their-latest-album Excerpt from the interview: "I run two amps, both through Marshall cabinets. "
Rob Cavestany confirmed his use of the Dunlop Echoplex Delay EP103 pedal during an interview on EMGtv, specifically stating at the 6:06 mark of the video titled "EMGtv Presents '5 Minutes with Rob Cavestany'" that it is the pedal he cannot live without. This information is directly sourced from a conversation on EMGtv, where Cavestany discusses various aspects of his music and gear.
Rob Cavestany uses the Jackson Pro Series Signature Rob Cavestany Death Angel Electric Guitar, as it is his signature model, according to Jackson Guitars.
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