Tom Morello

Tom Morello — Rig Network

10 gear items · 38 artist connections · Tom Morello profile

Guitars

"Arm the Homeless" Axis-Style GuitarGuitar

Custom guitar with single DiMarzio Super Distortion. Killswitch in toggle position allows staccato chops. "Arm the Homeless" logo.

Unique to this artist in the database

"Soul Power" TelecasterGuitar

Custom Telecaster with Bucker pickup. Used for Rage albums.

Unique to this artist in the database

Amplifiers

Marshall JCM800 2205Amplifier

Clean channel only — Morellos dirt comes from pedals, not the amp.

Unique to this artist in the database

Peavey VTM120Amplifier1992–1997

First Rage era — cleaner, more headroom.

Unique to this artist in the database

Pedals & Effects

DigiTech Whammy WH-1Modulation
1 other artist

The signature Morello sound — dive bombs, octave shifts, harmonics. Used on virtually every Rage solo.

Also used by: Steve Vai
Dunlop Cry Baby WahWah
12 other artists

Classic wah used for "Killing in the Name" and many others.

Boss DD-2 Digital DelayDelay
1 other artist

Short, tight delay for sustain and doubling effects.

Also used by: Steve Vai
Ibanez Tube ScreamerOverdrive
3 other artists

Boost for solos — pushing the JCM800 slightly harder.

Electro-Harmonix Frequency AnalyzerEQ

Ring modulator for "Bulls on Parade" solo.

Unique to this artist in the database

Most Similar Rigs

Artists who share the most actual gear with Tom Morello — ranked by equipment overlap.

Guitar: Fender StratocasterDunlop Cry Baby Wah
Steve Vai15% match
DigiTech Whammy WH-1Boss DD-2 Digital Delay
Warren Haynes15% match
Dunlop Cry Baby WahIbanez Tube Screamer
Eric Clapton12% match
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster
Jeff Beck12% match
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster
Billy Corgan12% match
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster

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