Marshall The Guv'nor
"GW: What gear and settings do you guys use to get your tone? Steer: Just for simplicity, I only use one amp live--a Peavy 5150 with a Marshall Guv'nor pedal in front of it to beef up the overdrive just that little bit extra. In the studio, though, it's a different matter; I use several different...
moreSubmitted over 5 years ago
EVH 5150 III 100-Watt Tube Head
"Bill: Oh I play a Seven Series Gibson Les Paul Custom and Fender EVH heads for amps. Pretty basic, really. I just love the thick sound of Les Pauls."
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
Marshall 30th Anniversary 6100
In this article on Marshall's website it is stated that Bill Steer used the 30th Anniversary Series Amp.
moreWith its unforgettable look and amazing sound, this amp soon found its way onto the backline of artists such as Joe Satriani, Bill Steer (Carcass) and Alex Lifeson (Rush)....
Submitted over 5 years ago
Electro-Harmonix "Black Russian" Big Muff Pi V8
Mentioned by drummer Mick Harris. He used it on 100% on the Peel sessions and probably on the FETO album and tour.
moreSubmitted about 5 years ago
MXR M133 Micro Amp
In this Facebook post by Jim Dunlop Products shows a photo of Bill Steer with his pedalboard.
moreSubmitted about 8 years ago
Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar
Carcass @Wacken Open Air 2014 Bill uses Gibson Les Paul Custom Wine Red the entire show.
Here Bill confirms that he uses mainly Gibson Les Paul Customs:
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
Gibson Les Paul Junior
Bill Steer performing with Carcass at Gods of Metal festival in Bologna, Italy.
moreSubmitted over 7 years ago
Peavey Nitro III
Bill used it in early 90's
moreSubmitted over 7 years ago
Gibson Melody Maker Electric Guitar
In the photo, Bill is seen playing a Melody Maker at Chicago Open Air 2015
moreSubmitted over 7 years ago
Schecter Strategy
He actually used a Strategy guitar not a PEAVEY NITRO.
moreSubmitted over 6 years ago
Ibanez S540
Bill used Ibanez guitars throughout the carcass period in the 1990s.
moreSubmitted over 5 years ago
HH amp
Used on Napalm Death tours around 1989. Probably used with a Russian Big Muff on From Enslavment To Obliteration
moreSubmitted about 5 years ago
Ibanez Iceman ICT700
Not sure what Iceman model it was but he used it before his Schechter Strategy,probably was used on the B side of Napalm Death' Scum.
moreSubmitted about 5 years ago
ESP Eclipse-II Snow White
Used in Carcass around 2008.
moreSubmitted almost 5 years ago
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Peavey 5150 120-Watt Head
Guitar Amplifier Heads
GW: What gear and settings do you guys use to get your tone? Steer: Just for simplicity, I only use one amp live--a Peavy 5150 with a Marshall Guv'nor pedal in front of it to beef up the overdrive just that little bit extra. In the studio, though, it's a different matter; I use several different ...
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago