Artist rigs

What working guitarists actually play, cited from interviews, rig rundowns, and official press. Endorsed relationships and verified use are labeled on each artist's page.

Showing 14 guitarists tagged Blues rock.

• Angus Young

  AC/DC

  

  Documented string gauges, brands, and tunings Angus Young uses with AC/DC on his Gibson SG. Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042). With citations.

• Billy Gibbons

  ZZ Top

  

  Documented string gauges, brands, and tunings Billy Gibbons uses with ZZ Top on his 1959 Les Paul 'Pearly Gates'. Dunlop Reverend Willy Extra Light (.007–.038). With citations.

  Endorsed · paid relationship documented

• Carlos Santana

  SantanaSolo

  

  Documented string gauges and brands Carlos Santana uses on his PRS Santana signature guitars. D'Addario nickel-wound .009-.042 (Super Lights) and the long-running PRS signature relationship since 1980. With citations.

  Endorsed · paid relationship documented

• David Gilmour

  Pink FloydSolo

  

  Documented string gauges, brands, and tunings David Gilmour uses with Pink Floyd and on his solo records. GHS Boomers David Gilmour Signature (.010–.048). With citations.

  Endorsed · paid relationship documented

• Eric Clapton

  Soloex-Creamex-Yardbirdsex-Derek and the Dominos

  

  Documented string gauges, brands, and tunings Eric Clapton uses on his Fender Stratocaster (Blackie / Brownie / current sigs) and acoustic Martin. With citations.

• Jeff Beck

  SoloJeff Beck Groupex-YardbirdsBeck, Bogert & Appice

  

  Documented string gauges and tunings Jeff Beck used on his Fender Jeff Beck Signature Stratocaster. Ernie Ball Slinky base in standard E, with thumb-and-fingers right-hand approach. With citations.

  Endorsed · paid relationship documented

• Jimi Hendrix

  The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceBand of GypsysSolo

  

  Documented string gauges, brands, and tunings Jimi Hendrix used with The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Band of Gypsys on his Fender Stratocasters. Fender Rock 'n' Roll .010-.038 + Eb standard tuning. With citations.

• Jimmy Page

  Led ZeppelinSoloex-Yardbirds

  

  Documented string gauges, brands, and tunings Jimmy Page used with Led Zeppelin on his Les Pauls and Telecasters. Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042). With citations.

• Joe Bonamassa

  SoloBlack Country Communion

  

  Documented string gauges, brands, and tunings Joe Bonamassa uses on his Les Pauls and vintage Strats. Ernie Ball Burly Slinky (.011–.052). With citations.

  Endorsed · paid relationship documented

• John Mayer

  Solo

  

  Documented string gauges, brands, and tunings John Mayer uses on his PRS Silver Sky. Ernie Ball Silver Slinky signature (.0105–.047), between .010 and .011 by design. With citations.

  Endorsed · paid relationship documented

• Keith Richards

  The Rolling StonesSoloX-Pensive Winos

  

  Documented string gauges, tunings, and the famous five-string open-G setup Keith Richards uses with The Rolling Stones. Ernie Ball Regular Slinky base, custom configurations on his Telecaster Micawber. With citations.

• Mark Knopfler

  Dire StraitsSoloThe Notting Hillbillies

  

  Documented string gauges and tunings Mark Knopfler uses on his Pensa-Suhr and Fender Stratocasters with Dire Straits and his solo catalog. Light Slinky-class gauges + thumb-and-fingers right-hand approach. With citations.

• Slash

  Guns N' Roses

  

  Documented string gauges, brands, and tunings Saul 'Slash' Hudson uses with Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, and his solo band. With citations.

  Endorsed · paid relationship documented

• Stevie Ray Vaughan

  Double TroubleSoloThe Vaughan Brothers

  

  Documented string gauges and tunings Stevie Ray Vaughan used with Double Trouble. GHS Nickel Rockers (.013–.058 custom heavy set) on his 1962/63 Stratocaster Number One, tuned to Eb standard. With citations.

  Endorsed · paid relationship documented