A Tour of Tom Morello's Guitars & Home Studio

Legendary guitarist Tom Morello recently invited us into "Veritas Studios", his home recording studio in Los Angles, California. While there, Tom gave us a look at some of his iconic guitars as used with Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave, Streetsweeper Social Club and The Nightwatchman.

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[drummerboy]

Such a unique guitarist. Plus I dont think any other man can ever say that they went to Harvard, worked as a male exotic dancer, and played in a successful rock band, all in one lifetime.

[PetraKann]

Tom highlights the fact that a musician doesnt need a 17 million dollar custom made gold plated guitar to compose great music and innovative sounds. Brand-less guitars bought from pawn shops based upon their look and feel for less than $100 is all thats needed to extract original compositions from a musicians mind. Tom is a very important musician in the musician industry, irrespective of whether you enjoy the style of music he is producing on record and on stage. Legend imo

[mountainman]

I love that Tom Morello isn’t about a lot of expensive, high end gear. A phenomenal guitarist and musician that uses pretty basic equipment. I always associated Telecasters with country and classic rock music until I saw what Tom accomplished with it. He was one of the major influences on me to buy a tele and recognize the tonal possibilities it was capable of

[Dervonderarch]

Liquid Jesus is a fucking great Band-Name

[BrookGarretson]

Taking his masterclass was a great thing for me. He is a good teacher.

[moustachio]

I love Tom. He’s the biggest inspiration to me as a guitarist because of what he’s done with a handful of pedals. People dis him all the time but I honestly believe he’s the closest thing the 90’s got to Jimi Hendrix.

[manks]

The fact that he still has his first guitar makes him 100% cooler.

[davebirney]

its funny how there is pages and pages on the internet of people nitpicking over whether you get better tone from 250k pots vs 500k volume pots and then this guy comes along and shits all over everything with his solid state 20w amp and 40 dollar guitar

[MidNiteR]

I’m amazed that he still has the same set of guitars from 30 years ago. You would think with all the touring, travel and shows he’s done over the course of those years he would have lost or broken one but very rare. I don’t know any other guitarist that still uses the same set and gear from when they first started.

[robertogrady]

Tom is a wonderful part of this world... power and influence beyond anything, and he teaches us from a living room and studio.
Thank you for the lesson in awesome gtar, and humility.

[Breaker]

I love how he makes everything he does so unique while using such surprisingly stock and unassuming gear. On that note, people who talk about solid state amps like they're sub par either haven't played with a Randall, or never actually took the time to experiment and see what kinds of sounds they can dial in.

[MKFAN]

What about the Arm the Homeless Guitar.. That's my favorite one !!!

[MichaelSmith-eysf]

Really cool watching this because he grew up in my town (Libertyville, Illinois) and so did Adam Jones so watching how much attention he gets makes me happy because our town birthed him

[prestigeworldwide]

this proves that you don't need an expensive guitar to sound good. you just need the skills like Tom

[Apelock]

Morello and Zappa have to be two of the most eloquent dudes who also play mad guitar.

[jeanwonnacott]

Tom, sorry I missed this 9 friggin years ago! I have been listening to you for 20+ years! I grew up with you, now I am 58. We both have matured a little, but my love for rock never did!! I cannot believe I made it this far, how bout you guys?? I even own a house, own, no mortgage!! I love Mr. Morello, always will. Check out some of his collaborations, you won't be sorry. Jeannie in Lakeport California

[anniedarkhorse]

I love the fact that Tom doesn't gravitate towards owning tons of new guitars, amps and pedals but creates with what he has. It's something we could all do more of.

[mydarnjamtracks]

Tom Morello got me into Tele's, love the sounds he gets.. If only RATM would get back together.

[mannyu]

I love how they can make beautiful music with cheap guitars. They made the albums sound so awesome!

[rub]

Audioslave is one of my favorite bands! Wish they would reunite. I still listen to their albums.