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Rig Rundown: Band of Skulls

The English rock band travels heavy with Fender solidbodies and Gretsch semi-hollows while proving that pedal swaps make a group closer.

Chris Kies
By Chris KiesNov 09, 2016
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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She rocks a classic tube tone when it comes to amps thanks to this 300W Fender Super Bassman that is always tuned to the vintage setting to help replicate the sound of her old Ampegs that have been retired from the road and only used for studio work.

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