Guitars
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What kind of Guitars does Stephen Carpenter use?
ESP STEF B-7
In this photo Stephen Carpenter is clearly playing the STEF B-7 in a custom b... more
ESP STEF-T7B
Stephen shows and discusses his [signature guitar with ESP](http://www.espgui... more
ESP STEF B-8
In this video, Stephen Carpenter presents his STEF-8 8 string signature guita... more
ESP LTD SCT-607B 7-String Baritone Electric Guitar
"I love my 7strings signature model and i have zero doubt that you will too" more
Amplifiers
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What kind of Amplifiers does Stephen Carpenter use?
Marshall 1960B 4x12'' Cabinet
A detailed [gear diagram](http://www.guitargeek.com/stephen-carpenter-deftone... more
Marshall 9200 MonoBlock Power Amp
At 1:45 of this private gear tour, Stephen Carpenter of [Deftones](https://eq... more
Marshall JMP-1 Tube MIDI Guitar Preamp
At 0:33 of this private gear tour, Stephen Carpenter of [Deftones](https://eq... more
Orange PPC412 Guitar Speaker Cabinet
In this [article](http://orangeampsblog.com/?p=249) discussing Orage Amps gea... more
Effects Pedals
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What kind of Effects Pedals does Stephen Carpenter use?
Celestion G12K-100
A detailed [gear diagram](http://www.guitargeek.com/stephen-carpenter-deftone... more
ZVEX Machine
A detailed [gear diagram](http://www.guitargeek.com/stephen-carpenter-deftone... more
Eventide PitchFactor Harmonizer
A detailed [gear diagram](http://www.guitargeek.com/stephen-carpenter-deftone... more
MXR Custom Audio Electronics MC-403 Power Distrib...
A detailed [gear diagram](http://www.guitargeek.com/stephen-carpenter-deftone... more
Bass Guitars
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What kind of Bass Guitars does Stephen Carpenter use?
ESP 5 String Bass
I cant seem to figure out what ESP bass it is, but its defiantly a bass St... more
Software Plugins and VSTs
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What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does Stephen Carpenter use?
Native Instruments Guitar Rig 5 Pro
"Guitar Rig is a little box of audio dynamite! There will be many amps, cabin... more
Positive Grid Bias FX
“It’s having a great amp and effects setup with the minimal effort.” more
Studio Equipment
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What kind of Studio Equipment does Stephen Carpenter use?
Palmer PDI-09 'The Junction' Passive DI Box
A detailed [gear diagram](http://www.guitargeek.com/stephen-carpenter-deftone... more
Rocktron Intellifex
A detailed [gear diagram](http://www.guitargeek.com/stephen-carpenter-deftone... more
Custom Audio Electronics RST-24
At 2:30 of this private gear tour, Stephen Carpenter of [Deftones](https://eq... more
TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay
At 1:20 of this private gear tour, Stephen Carpenter of [Deftones](https://eq... more
Music Accessories
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What kind of Music Accessories does Stephen Carpenter use?
Palmer PDI-CTC (Palmer Direct Injection Box - Cla...
At 0:35, Stephen Carpenter of [Deftones](https://equipboard.com/band/deftones... more
DiMarzio ClipLock Strap Camouflage
At 0:20 of this Rig Rundown for Stephen Carpenter of [Deftones](https://equip... more
Dunlop Tortex Standard 1.0mm Guitar Picks
"I've used the 1mm Tortex pick from the very beginning. I've never liked anot... more
EMG 707 7 String Active Humbucking Pickup
He has a number of ESP/LTD signature guitar models in production, both in six... more
Live Setup Accessories
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What kind of Live Setup Accessories does Stephen Carpenter use?
VHT Fryette 2/50/2 Power Amplifier
In this video, Stephen Carpenter's rig is shown to consist of two Fryette 2/5... more
Strings
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What kind of Strings does Stephen Carpenter use?
Dunlop Heavy Core Guitar Strings
Stephen uses the Dunlop Heavy Core .011–.069 gauge on his 8 string guitars an... more
Other Gear
1
What kind of Gear & Equipment does Stephen Carpenter use?
SC-607 BARITONE 1 HUM
2019 NAMM, ESP's booth presented his newest/most recent model with his endors... more
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