Guitar Tone Comparisons

Side-by-side rig comparisons for 21 iconic guitarist pairings — budgeted at £200, £500, £1,000, and £2,500. See how the signal chains diverge across budget tiers and what each guitarist prioritises in their rig.

Blues Lineage

John Mayer vs Jimi HendrixJohn Mayer vs Stevie Ray VaughanEric Clapton vs Jimi HendrixB.B. King vs Eric ClaptonRory Gallagher vs Stevie Ray Vaughan

Classic Rock Heavyweights

Slash vs Jimmy PageAngus Young vs SlashJack White vs Jimmy PagePeter Green vs Eric Clapton

Strat Legends

David Gilmour vs Mark KnopflerJimi Hendrix vs Robin TrowerJeff Beck vs Jimi HendrixJohn Mayer vs Mark Knopfler

Tone Contrasts

Carlos Santana vs David GilmourDerek Trucks vs Duane AllmanGary Clark Jr vs Jack WhiteDavid Gilmour vs Robin TrowerStevie Ray Vaughan vs Rory GallagherJohn Mayer vs Gary Clark JrCarlos Santana vs Peter GreenJeff Beck vs Mark Knopfler
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