Brad Paisley
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Brad Paisley

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The country shredder with virtuoso technique. A master of chicken picking, G-bender licks, and witty songwriting, all delivered with massive overdriven Dr. Z tone. Blends traditional Telecaster twang with rock guitar mastery, proving country can shred as hard as any genre through blazing speed and impeccable phrasing.

3 Eras
16 Gear Items

SIGNATURE TONE

Spanky, gritty, and explosive. A Telecaster bridge pickup hitting a Class A tube amp (Dr. Z/Vox) on the verge of meltdown, with a touch of slapback and compression.

SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA

Explore how the rig evolved over time

1

Who Needs Pictures Era (1999-2001)

1999-2001 5 items
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The new traditionalist. Bursting onto the scene with a pink Telecaster and a Vox AC30, blending classic country with modern speed.

2

Mud on the Tires Era (2003-2005)

2003-2005 4 items
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The Dr. Z revolution. Establishing his signature sound with the Dr. Z Prescription Extra Strength and Crook Telecasters.

3

Modern / Play Era (2010-Present)

2010-Present 7 items
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Guitar hero status. Using the signature Dr. Z Z-Wreck and a massive switching system to cover everything from surf to Van Halen.