Steve Rothery

This is a creative new tool in the world of guitars. Extremely veristile in 32 distinct ways: Blend of Midi 13 pin, Piezo Acoustic with onboard EQ and 2 humbuckers on top of all the customn features that make JDG Guitars so special.

We are extremely happy at JDG, that Steve Rothery, famed guitarist for Marillion, has chosen JDG for his first line of instruments and his signature guitar. The SR model is the result of close work with Steve resulting in a guitar that embodies the tonal qualities Steve is known for (singing sustain, articulate note bloom and uncompromising tone).

Steve also specified piezo saddles with on-board preamp, and full midi capabilities.

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Steve Rothery is seen using a Squier Vintage Modified 70's Stratocaster in this picture. It appears to be modified with what looks like a Kahler tremolo.

Steve Rothery is using a Steinberger M series double neck guitar in this picture.

According to Premier Guitar's article, Rothery is the user of the Blade RH4.

According to Premier Guitar's article, Rothery is the owner of the Blade Delta Classic T2.

According to the Premier Guitar's article, Rothery uses the Blade Texas Pro.

According to Premier Guitar's article, Rothery uses the Farida A-SR, which is his signature acoustic guitar.

Steve's original Squier has been modified with a Kahler tremolo and EMG SA pickups.

http://marillion.ter-steege.com/m_script.htm

In this interview, Steve Rothery says, "In the old days, we’re going back a few years, from our second album, Fugazi, through pretty much to probably Radiation, the two amps I used were a Marshall master volume head on a 4x12 for the crunch sounds, sort of heavy chordal sounds, and a [Roland] JC 120 which I used with various effects: digital delays, BOSS chorus, BOSS DS-1 distortion for solo sound…"

"Are you still using the Roland JC-120? Yes, for the older songs, but for the last three albums I’ve been using the Groove Tubes Trio preamp and Groove Tubes power amp, through a Marshall 4×12 loaded with Celestion Vintage 30s."

According to Premier Guitar, one of his Marshall cabinets is loaded with Celestion Vintage 30's.

According to Premier Guitar's article, Rothery uses the Groove Tubes Trio Preamp.

According to Premier Guitar's article, Rothery uses Pitcher Shadow SE amplifier head.

"I'm known as a perfectionist when it comes to tone," says Steve. "and the Multiamp is by far and away the best guitar amp simulator I have ever heard. It responds like an amp should and is a great addition to any guitarists collection." --from DV Mark's website

In this interview, Steve Rothery says, "In the old days, we’re going back a few years, from our second album, Fugazi, through pretty much to probably Radiation, the two amps I used were a Marshall master volume head on a 4x12 for the crunch sounds, sort of heavy chordal sounds, and a [Roland] JC 120 which I used with various effects: digital delays, BOSS chorus, BOSS DS-1 distortion for solo sound… And that was kind of what I used to use for that clean picking arpeggiated sound."

Marillion's Steve Rothery is also using a Bi-Chorus, also heard on with other band The Wishing Tree

"... Then there’s my Lexicon MPX G2, which is a greatsounding unit by not very well thought-out; it has 300 presets but only 50 user presets—great idea, guys. I still have my Roland GP-16s, and I also used the Hughes & Kettner Rotosphere quite a lot, as well as the TC Electronic 2290, ..."

steve rothery interview: guitaronemag.com - june 2007

Then there’s my Lexicon MPX G2, which is a greatsounding unit by not very well thought-out; it has 300 presets but only 50 user presets—great idea, guys. I still have my Roland GP-16s, and I also used the Hughes & Kettner Rotosphere quite a lot, as well as the TC Electronic 2290,

Then there’s my Lexicon MPX G2, which is a greatsounding unit by not very well thought-out; it has 300 presets but only 50 user presets—great idea, guys. I still have my Roland GP-16s, and I also used the Hughes & Kettner Rotosphere quite a lot, as well as the TC Electronic 2290,

"It’s not that large a palette that I tend to draw upon. There are certain sounds that I love. I use a GigRig G2 at the front end normally when I’m writing and recording, and I’ve got a selection of stompboxes at the front end, like a Prince of Tone or King of Tone, Jester Overdrive, Analog Man Mini-Chorus, Keeley tremolo, and an Electro-Harmonix POG and Pitch Fork."

"It’s not that large a palette that I tend to draw upon. There are certain sounds that I love. I use a GigRig G2 at the front end normally when I’m writing and recording, and I’ve got a selection of stompboxes at the front end, like a Prince of Tone or King of Tone, Jester Overdrive, Analog Man Mini-Chorus, Keeley tremolo, and an Electro-Harmonix POG and Pitch Fork."

"It’s not that large a palette that I tend to draw upon. There are certain sounds that I love. I use a GigRig G2 at the front end normally when I’m writing and recording, and I’ve got a selection of stompboxes at the front end, like a Prince of Tone or King of Tone, Jester Overdrive, Analog Man Mini-Chorus, Keeley tremolo, and an Electro-Harmonix POG and Pitch Fork."

"It’s not that large a palette that I tend to draw upon. There are certain sounds that I love. I use a GigRig G2 at the front end normally when I’m writing and recording, and I’ve got a selection of stompboxes at the front end, like a Prince of Tone or King of Tone, Jester Overdrive, Analog Man Mini-Chorus, Keeley tremolo, and an Electro-Harmonix POG and Pitch Fork."

"It’s not that large a palette that I tend to draw upon. There are certain sounds that I love. I use a GigRig G2 at the front end normally when I’m writing and recording, and I’ve got a selection of stompboxes at the front end, like a Prince of Tone or King of Tone, Jester Overdrive, Analog Man Mini-Chorus, Keeley tremolo, and an Electro-Harmonix POG and Pitch Fork."

"It’s not that large a palette that I tend to draw upon. There are certain sounds that I love. I use a GigRig G2 at the front end normally when I’m writing and recording, and I’ve got a selection of stompboxes at the front end, like a Prince of Tone or King of Tone, Jester Overdrive, Analog Man Mini-Chorus, Keeley tremolo, and an Electro-Harmonix POG and Pitch Fork."