Steve Howe

Steve Howe Pedalboard

Full effects breakdown — core pedals, signal chain order, and budget alternatives

Essential Pedals

These effects are non-negotiable for Steve Howe's tone. Skip any one and the signature sound is lost.

ReverbDelay

Optional / Contextual Effects

Steve Howe uses these situationally — great to have but not required for the core sound.

CompressionModulationWah

Pedalboard at Every Budget

The effects chain scales with budget — budget tiers keep the essential categories intact with less expensive alternatives.

£200 · Beginner~£149

No pedals at this tier

Full rig →
£500 · Sweet Spot~£498
  • ReverbStrymon Flint
Full rig →
£1,000 · Pro-Level~£1,048

No pedals at this tier

Full rig →
£2,500 · Premium~£2496
  • DelayWalrus Audio Fundamental Delay
  • ReverbStrymon Flint
Full rig →

Signal Chain Order

Standard signal path for a Steve Howe-style pedalboard. Deviating from this order changes the tone character significantly.

  1. Guitar
  2. Delay (after modulation, before reverb)
  3. Reverb (last in chain before amp)
  4. Amp