Vance Powell

Vance Powell utilizes the Pigtronix PolySaturator, an analog distortion pedal known for its versatility in producing a range of tones from clean boosts to high-gain distortions and fuzz. The pedal features controls for volume, gain, and a 12dB/octave 3-band EQ. Its class A J-FET boost circuit and wide gain stage mimic the richness of a vacuum tube amplifier, offering a distinctive, glossy distortion sound. This information is supported by a user-uploaded photo.

Vance Powell uses the Union Tube & Transistor More, a clean booster pedal offering +5dB to +40dB of gain, with a maximum output level of +16dBu, making it ideal for enhancing tube amps. This information is supported by a user-uploaded photo showcasing the pedal in Powell's setup.

Vance Powell uses the FALLEN RAIDER AUDIO Raider, Overdrive & Distortion pedal, known for its impressive tonal versatility ranging from subtle boost to heavy distortion. This pedal enhances sustain and resonance with its compression feature and integrates seamlessly with tube amps, functioning as an additional preamp. Its 3-way EQ allows for bass, mid, and high adjustments, and it features true bypass switching. The Raider is compatible with most pedalboards and offers rugged construction suitable for live performance conditions. The user-uploaded photo provides visual confirmation of Powell's setup.

At 11:19 in the video titled "Vance Powell: Recording Rock" by Sound On Sound magazine, a Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte Lo-Fi Delay pedal is clearly visible in Vance Powell's pedal setup.

At 11:19 in the YouTube video "Vance Powell: Recording Rock," produced by Sound On Sound magazine, an EarthQuaker Devices Organizer V2 pedal is clearly visible in Vance Powell's pedal setup, confirming its use by the music producer and audio engineer.

In the video titled "Vance Powell: Recording Rock" by Sound On Sound magazine, at the 11:19 mark, a Boss TR-2 Tremolo pedal is visible in Vance Powell's pedal setup.