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Marcus Henderson Guitar Rig Gear and Equipment
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Monday, 08 June 2009 05:11

Marcus Henderson is a critically-acclaimed rock and heavy metal guitarist. His previous bands include Drist and The Hellbillys as well as work for En Vogue and Simon Stinger. In 2005, he was chosen to take the role as one of the lead guitarists for the Guitar Hero series. In 2008, Henderson played on Bootsy Collins’ album, in addition to recording with onetime Guns 'N' Roses guitarist, Buckethead.

Let's take a look at some of the gear and equipment that has been seen in Henderson's guitar rig.

Marcus with his guitar 

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Much of this gear is what has been seen in his 2009 rig.

Guitars
- Epiphone "The Apparition" Marcus Henderson Signature guitar

Epiphone Marcus Henderson Apparition Electric Guitar Midnight Ebony


- Gibson Les Paul Classic (black)
- Epiphone double neck SG (red)

Epiphone G-1275 Double-Neck Custom Electric Guitar Heritage Cherry


- Gibson flying V - white (now in Rock Hall of Fame)

Gibson Flying V Electric Guitar Classic White


- Fender American Standard Strat w/Seymour Duncan JB Humbucker and Graph-Tech Hardware

Fender American Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar 3-Tone Sunburst Rosewood Fretboard


- Ernie Ball Luke
- Yamaha Ty Tabor


Pickups
- EMG EMG-MH Marcus Henderson Active 85/85 Humbucker Set

EMG EMG-MH Marcus Henderson Active 85/85 Humbucker Set





Amps
- Custom Diamond Phantom Amp head and Cab (color: "Randy Rhoads White") - began using in 2009
- Krank Revolution Head

Krank Revolution REP 120W Tube Guitar Amp Head Silver Chrome Grill






Effects and More
- BBE Green Screamer OD
- Digitech GSP1101

DigiTech GSP1101 Guitar Multi Effects Processor


- ISP Decimator

ISP Technologies Decimator Noise Reduction Pedal


- Morley Bad Horsie Wah

Morley Steve Vai Bad Horsie 2 Contour Wah Pedal


- VHT Valvulator
- Custom Solid Cables wiring
- Krank Distortus Maximus

Krank Distortus Maximus Distortion Pedal


- Zoom H4



Strings and Picks
- Dean Markley guitar strings
- Cellulose Picks (Heavy)


Checkout Marcus' website - there is info posted on the gear he used for the Guitar Hero  recordings. He used a TON of gear for those sessions.

Last Updated on Monday, 08 June 2009 05:24
 

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