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GALLERY: Riot Fest 2016

See what guitars and basses the punks, metalheads, and hardcore rockers used during the Windy City’s other 3-day festival.

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The Hives’ Nicholaus Arson

The Hives cofounder stayed true to his first love during most of the band’s high-energy performance. Arson rocks a vintage Fender Telecaster Custom with a hot bridge pickup. He never uses neck pickups—there's not even a switch. Learn about the rest of Nicholaus’ gear in this Rig Rundown.