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What Weezer’s Brian Bell has got on his Mason Marangella-built pedalboard

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“For Weezer’s upcoming tour – The Gathering – I’ve got my arsenal pretty dialed in. It’s kinda like when Santa leaves the workshop and the elves get to play!

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