Adrian Belew
Latest Adrian Belew news, guitars, gear, music, performances, and collaborations covered by Guitar Radar.
Guitar Radar has 2 stories about Adrian Belew, tracking new music, tours, collaborations and gear. Most of it sits under gear and players. The most recent story, from Sep 17, 2026, is “Electro-Harmonix gives Adrian Belew his own limited-edition Echoflanger”. Coverage here goes back to Aug 30, 2026.
About Adrian Belew
Adrian Belew is an American guitarist and singer who built his reputation as a sound-sculpting player in King Crimson and alongside Frank Zappa, David Bowie and Talking Heads. His signature instrument is the Parker Fly, made with Ken Parker, with a custom vibrato, a Sustainiac pickup and a MIDI-capable piezo; Premier Guitar's 2024 rig rundown shows him on two signature Parker Flys.
He has long used guitar synthesis for texture rather than as a replacement for playing: he acquired a Roland GR-300 in 1981 and used it on King Crimson albums. A Fender Mustang known as the "Twang Bar King" is another favorite. His present rig leans on Fractal Axe-Fx modeling, with a DigiTech Harmony Man, fuzz and other pedals.
Sources: Mixdown: Gear Rundown, Adrian Belew · Premier Guitar: Rig Rundown, Adrian Belew 2024 · Guitar Player: Belew on convincing Ken Parker to make a signature Fly
Stories
Electro-Harmonix gives Adrian Belew his own limited-edition Echoflanger
The $239 all-analog signature pedal expands the cult EHX modulator with Belew-specific combination modes, stereo outputs and deeper control over its modulation.
Sep 17, 2026
Adrian Belew, Steve Vai and Tony Levin's BEAT Adds Terry Bozzio for Fall 2026 Tour
The King Crimson-repertoire supergroup announced a 40-date North American run with Terry Bozzio filling in for Danny Carey, who is out on tour with Tool.
Aug 30, 2026