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Why David Rhodes is using a Helix for most of his live guitar tones with Peter Gabriel – with the exception of two pedals

David Rhodes's pedalboard

Guitarist David Rhodes is a big Snapshot guy – the Line 6 variety. He's using its amp modeller and multi-effects Helix unit as the main source of his tones on the current Peter Gabriel tour, with two analogue favourites in the loop.

"There's a snapshot for each tune, then I have three or four on / offs within that," he explains to guitarguitar about his patches in a rare interview and rig tour video below. The longtime Peter Gabriel guitarist uses a variety of amp models on the Helix, including its JC-120, Deluxe and Matchless models. Leaning on cleaner amps to then drive with the Helix's virtual pedals.

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