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Rig Rundown: Pelican

See how the twin-guitar attack rocks SGs, classic tube heads, and strategically set delays that help birth epic post-metal jams.

Chris Kies
By Chris KiesAug 08, 2018
Chris Kies
Chris Kies has degrees in Journalism and History from the University of Iowa and has been with PG dating back to his days as an intern in 2007. He's now the multimedia manager maintaining the website and social media accounts, coordinating Rig Rundown shoots (also hosting and/or filming them) and occasionally writing an artist feature. Other than that, he enjoys non-guitar-related hobbies.
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Pelican guitarists Dallas Thomas and Trevor de Brauw (above left) spoke with PG’s Chris Kies before their show at Louisville’s Zanzabar. The instrumental duo broke down their tonal philosophy and introduced the tools they depend on to make beautiful chaos onstage and in the studio.

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