Musicians and producers from Chicago, Illinois

Every Change Your Strings profile with a documented base of operations in Chicago, Illinois, grouped by role. Each card links to the full gear breakdown for that person.

Also from Chicago, Illinois

3 CYS profiles with documented base of operations here.

Guitarists(3)

Billy Corgan
Guitarist
Documented string gauges and signature gear Billy Corgan uses with the Smashing Pumpkins: three Reverend signature guitars (factory-strung .010-.046), a self-reported .009-.042 gauge preference, and his current Carstens Grace, Empire, and Cathedral amps. With citations.
Buddy Guy
Guitarist
Documented string gauge and gear for Buddy Guy: Ernie Ball Power Slinky (.011-.048), Fender Stratocasters, custom Chicago Blues Box amps, and the Dunlop signature wah. With citations.
Michael Angelo Batio
Guitarist
Documented career and gear history for Michael Angelo Batio: Holland, Nitro, M.A.C.E. Music, three decades with Dean Guitars, the 2021 move to Sawtooth, and his current role in Manowar. Includes the Double Guitar, Quad Guitar, and the MAB String Dampener he invented. With citations.