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Behind the Board

Get to know the guitar techs, engineers, and producers behind some of the world's finest musicians in this exclusive interview series.

James Blake engineer Bob Mackenzie

Behind the Board: Bob Mackenzie with James Blake

Find out how James Blake’s engineer Bob Mackenzie uses BOSS pedals in the studio to elevate tracks in this behind-the-scenes interview.

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025
Pedals
by Rod Brakes
12 mins read
Reeves Gabrels' guitar tech, Al Robinson tuning up his signature electric guitar, a Reverend Spacehawk, on tour with the Cure in South America in 2023

Behind the Board: Al Robinson with The Cure Guitarist Reeves Gabrels

Al Robinson, Reeves Gabrels’ longtime tech, breaks down his gear, vast pedal collection, BOSS tattoos, and why Gabrels is “the best tech.”

April 7, 2025May 13, 2025
Pedals
by Rod Brakes
20 mins read
Guitar tech Gavin Maxwell (left) with IDLES guitarists Lee Kiernan (center) and Mark Bowen.

Behind the Board: Gavin Maxwell with Mogwai and IDLES

Guitar tech Gavin Maxwell shares pro pedalboard tips and unique insights into the signature sounds of Mogwai and IDLES.

March 19, 2025April 7, 2025
Pedals
by Rod Brakes
13 mins read
Pat Metheny's guitar tech, Andre Cholmondeley pictured at the Barbican Hall, London, on November 15, 2025, holding Metheny's Roland GR-303 Guitar Controller.

Behind the Board: Andre Cholmondeley with Pat Metheny

V-Guitar and guitar synth wiz Andre Cholmondeley talks guitar tech duties for Pat Metheny, Adrian Belew, Steve Howe, and others.

February 5, 2025February 13, 2025
Guitar Synth
by Rod Brakes
31 mins read
Steve Vai and his guitar tech, Doug MacArthur, soundcheck during the 2024 BEAT tour

Behind the Board: Doug MacArthur with Steve Vai

Steve Vai’s tech, Doug MacArthur, talks crafting cutting-edge guitar rigs using BOSS Guitar Synthesizers and the GK-5 Divided Pickup.

January 30, 2025February 26, 2025
Guitar Synth
by Rod Brakes
38 mins read
John Frusciante playing Fiesta Red Fender Stratocaster on stage with the Red Hot Chili Peppers at Voodoo Music Experience 2006, New Orleans.

Behind the Board: Dave Lee with John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers  

Top-tier guitar tech Dave Lee shares behind-the-scenes insights from his time working with John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

November 22, 2024January 29, 2025
Pedals
by Rod Brakes
35 mins read
Producer Tom Dalgety

Behind the Board: Tom Dalgety with Ghost, Pixies, Royal Blood, and The Cult

The award-winning rock producer shares his top tips and tricks for using BOSS pedals to create number-one records.

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024
Pedals
by Rod Brakes
22 mins read
Mike Crawford, photo by John Morgan

Behind the Board: Mike Crawford with Portishead, Massive Attack, and Goldfrapp

The top-tier stage tech and musician busts pedalboard myths and explains why he’s used the same BOSS effects since 1982.

August 8, 2024August 12, 2024
Pedals
by Rod Brakes
14 mins read
Dan Cleary portrait - credit Dan Cleary

Behind the Board: Dan Cleary with Dave Navarro of Jane’s Addiction 

Dave Navarro and Eric Avery’s trusted tech reveals the secrets to the signature sounds of alt-rock icons Jane’s Addiction.

July 11, 2024August 7, 2024
Pedals
by Rod Brakes
20 mins read
Simon Neil tosses guitar to Richard Pratt, Credit - Carla Mundy

Behind the Board: Richard Pratt with The Prodigy, RAYE, and Biffy Clyro   

The effects pedal aficionado shares his top tips on stompboxes and explains how the pros achieve world-class guitar tone.

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024
Pedals
by Rod Brakes
12 mins read
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