MY PEDALBOARD
TRACII GUNS
WHAT L.A. GUNS’ SUNSET STRIP STALWART SEES WHEN HE LOOKS DOWN
Interview by Andrew Daly
Tracii Guns in action with L.A. Guns in Agoura Hills, California, August 11, 2022
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“The Boss SD-1 was my first important Boss pedal. I’ve always called it the
$50 Marshall upgrade”
“WHEN I STARTED, it was all about creating more gain and distortion. While I began with MXR pedals, the Boss stuff kicked that into hyperdrive for me — and the Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive was my first important Boss pedal. I’ve always called it the $50 Marshall upgrade. My philosophy has changed over the years, but not by much. I still go back to my initial desire to emulate Jimi Hendrix, Randy Rhoads and Eddie Van Halen.