We linked with Deftones guitarist Stef Carpenter for a Rig Rundown back in 2013 , but a lot has changed since then (and as Carpenter reveals in this new interview, he basically disowns that 2013 rig). Back in August, PG’s Chris Kies caught up with Carpenter again ahead of the band’s gig in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where the guitarist gave us an all-access walkthrough of his current road rig. Brought to you by D’AddarioBlue Battle-Axe This headless, color-shifting Kiesel Vader 8 was the first Kiesel that Carpenter got his hands on. Kiesel Kavalcade Carpenter requested Vader models in all-black, all-white, and goldtop finishes, then Jeff Kiesel himself surprised Carpenter with the remainder, including the camo and green sparkle models shown here. Rack Rundown Beside the Bogner’s, another rack houses a Shure AD4Q, Radial JX 44, and a Fractal Axe-Fx II.