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Linkin Park Gear Gallery

A look at Brad Delson's touring gear, as well as his new favorite studio Strat.

By Ken Settle,
Ken Settle
Ken Settle is a Detroit area photographer who specializes in music photography. Ken began his career while barely in his teens, photographing rock’n’roll legend Bob Seger during his days playing in Detroit hockey rinks and clubs, and still keeps a full schedule shooting live photos and portraits of today’s top artists.
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Tessa Jeffers,
Tessa Jeffers

Tessa's career in journalism has taken her from the Midwest to the Middle East and back. In addition to writing about music for publications like SPIN, Tessa has worked as an arts editor and investigative news reporter. She currently lives in Music City, Tennessee.

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Ethan Mates
Ethan Mates
Ethan Mates is a contributor at PG.
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May 07, 2014

Linkin Park

Linkin Park guitarist Brad Delson keeps these effects handy: Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte, Dr. Scientist Reverberator, Electro-Harmonix HOG, EarthQuaker Devices Disaster Transport SR, EarthQuaker Devices Hummingbird, Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail, Red Panda Particle, Strymon BigSky, Z.Vex Super Hard-On, and Z.Vex Mastotron.

On their latest album, The Hunting Party, Linkin Park aimed heavier. Guitarist Brad Delson tells us he was more inspired than ever with making his guitar sound insanely different. We’re excited to see the new setup Delson will bring out on tour this summer, but for now, here’s a look at what he brought on Living Things tour in 2012. Bonus: Check out the craziest-looking bass we’ve seen in a while.

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