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Wes Borland
Limp Bizkit / Black Light Burns
The alien of nu metal. His theatrical costumes, 4-string guitars, and unique approach to texturing heavy riffs made him the most distinctive guitarist of the genre.
3 Eras
13 Gear Items
SIGNATURE TONE
Weird, ambient, and crushing. A unique mix of crystalline, chorused cleans (JC-120) and massive, low-tuned distortion (Rectifier/Diezel), often played on unconventional instruments.
SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA
Explore how the rig evolved over time
1
Significant Other Era (1999-2000)
1999-2000 5 items
The breakthrough. Ibanez 7-strings tuned to C# with a high E string replacing the low B (C# F# B E G# C# C#).
2
Chocolate Starfish Era (2000-2001)
2000-2001 4 items
Peak weirdness. Custom 4-string guitars and even more effects.
3
Gold Cobra / Modern Era (2011-Present)
2011-Present 4 items
The return. Signature Yamaha semi-hollowbody guitars creating a massive, resonant tone.