Serge Tabachnikov

Serge Tabachnikov uses Dunlop Tortex Standard 1.0mm Guitar Picks, describing them as the best picks for playing.

Serge Tabachnikov has been using the Fernandes FR55S guitar since purchasing it in 2004. He customized it by modifying the headstock to resemble an ESP guitar and added a Floyd Rose bridge and Gotoh top lock. This guitar was used to record his first album, "Head Moves," in 2010 and continues to be part of his collection. Details of these modifications and usage are discussed in his YouTube video, "НАДЕЛ! - Выпуск №004 - Электро Степан Продукт (Fernandes FR55S)."

in the attached video Sergey says that he plays on such picks (26:55)

Serge Tabachnikov used a Warmoth Stratocaster, initially equipped with a Wilkinson VS100 tremolo, which was later replaced by a Gotoh GE1996T Floyd Rose. The guitar features periodically changed pickups and was used by Serge to record his albums "Does" and "The Wall Eater," as well as contribute to the album "Ocean Echo." This information is detailed in his YouTube video titled "НАДЕЛ! - Выпуск №030 - Фендер Стратотастер (Warmoth Stratocaster)."

Previously, Sergei played the strings Ernie Ball, Dunlop, Rotosound and used the caliber of 10-46 (even earlier 10-52). At the moment he plays it on these strings and on the caliber 9-42 (Sergey is more comfortable to play them, although he used to have a negative attitude to the ninth strings)

In his YouTube video titled "НАДЕЛ! - Выпуск №002 - Утюг Против Холодильника (Whammy 5 vs. Whammy 4)," Serge Tabachnikov demonstrates the use of the DigiTech Whammy Pitch-Shifting Pedal.

Sergey used this pedal on live performances for a while

Sergey used it on the recording of the album "The Wall Eater"

Sergey used it on the recording of the album "The Wall Eater"

In a YouTube video titled "НАДЕЛ! - Выпуск №038," Serge Tabachnikov showcases his use of the Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II guitar amplifier head. He describes its EL34 tubes as enhancing the sound with a punchy and tight quality, likening the amplifier to a well-crafted Marshall with an extra boost.

Used at concerts and partially in the studio (2014-2017)

The item can be seen 0:35 into this video. You can see this guitar very often in Sergey's videos. Also, he wrote his "No Care" album using it.

In the YouTube video titled "Гнать! #12 - Vox AC15C1," Serge Tabachnikov showcases his use of the Vox AC15C1 Combo Amp, highlighting its tube-driven sound and unique tonal qualities.

Sergey's quote "Yesterday one good person gave me PRS Custom 24 (20th anniversary). The guitar is just fire! I am sure it will be the main one on the new album. Thank you, friend!"

You can often see this amp in Serge's videos and photos.

In the YouTube video "Мой ПЕДАЛБОРД 2022 (Звук + Комментарии)," Serge Tabachnikov showcases the Nobels ODR-1 Natural Overdrive as part of his pedalboard setup.

Pedal appears in 18:38 in Serge's touring board review.

Modded with two green LED's. Currently not used, as Sergey switched to the Kirk Hammett model

In the YouTube video titled "НАДЕЛ! - Выпуск №009 - Зеленый Нагнетатель (Maxon OD808)," Serge Tabachnikov discusses and demonstrates his use of the Maxon OD808 Overdrive, highlighting its role in both his live performances and studio recordings.

Serge Tabachnikov used the Shure GLX-D Wireless Guitar Pedal System after his Line 6 Relay G30 malfunctioned. However, he has since switched back to using cables. This is discussed in a YouTube video by Mikhail Panin on the channel Музторг.

Serge Tabachnikov has shown interest in delay effects, including the Way Huge Echo Puss, as mentioned in an Instagram post where he discusses a personal discount at a music store.

In the video titled "Гнать! #10 - Bias Head Software," Serge Tabachnikov discusses and uses the Positive Grid BIAS Head guitar amplifier.

Serge Tabachnikov, known for previously using Ernie Ball, Dunlop, and Rotosound strings in calibers 10-46 and 10-52, now prefers D'Addario EXL120 Nickelwound Guitar Strings in 9-42 gauge. In his YouTube video titled "Распаковка посылки от D'Addario," he shares that these lighter strings offer him greater comfort, despite his earlier reservations about using 9-gauge strings.

Serge Tabachnikov uses the Free The Tone Custom SOV-2 Overdrive, as demonstrated in his YouTube video titled "Free The Tone / SOV-2 Overdrive," where he showcases it alongside the Maxon OD808.

The pedal has been repainted. In the attached video Sergey talks about this (1:01:58)

Made in Japan in 1988. A cut-out was made for the second pickup (JPJ set). Used to record albums "Ocean Echo" and "No Care"

The item can be seen 0:15 into this video.

Serge talks about his touring rig and overdrive pedals that he uses.

In his YouTube video, Serge Tabachnikov discusses his touring rig, highlighting the use of the Fulltone OCD Obsessive Compulsive Drive as part of his overdrive pedal setup.

Pedal appears in 18:38 in Serge's touring board review