Ibanez AD9 Analog Delay
So, this is really messed up situation. I would call it as a mistake, because AD9 is illustrated, so somebody probably wanted to say he uses analog, not digital delay. So, he uses AD9, not digital delay.
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
Dwarfcraft Devices The Great Destroyer Rhythmic Oscillation...
"Sparhawk’s a great experimenter when it comes to pedals. For the album, he relied on a DwarfCraft Devices Great Destroyer, Red Panda Particle delay, and especially a ZVex Instant Lo-Fi Junky."
moreSubmitted almost 7 years ago
ZVEX Octane 3
"Right now, it’s a Les Paul with P-90 pickups & a bigsby trem into a Z-Vex Octane 3, an SIB Mr. Echo, a Z-Vex Lo-fi Loop Junkie, & then a Z-Vex Super Hard On. Amps vary, but I like the 1965 reissue Fender Twin with the 15 inch speaker, &/or a Traynor Bassmaster head into a 1x12 cab. With Low, I...
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V1
This is a photo of Sparhawk's pedals from a Low concert that took place in Saskatoon, SK, Canada on June 23, 2017. You can see the new Afterneath pedal there on the right.
moreSubmitted almost 7 years ago
Danelectro Convertible
In this rendition of song "Nightingale", Sparhawk used Danelectro 5005 Convertible which had a different headstock than other Convertibles do.
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
Fender Telecaster
According to Guitar Geek, Sparhawk has Fender Telecaster which is a 1962. reissue and has Gibson Humbucker. It is tuned to DGDGBD (Open G).
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
Electro-Harmonix Micro POG Polyphonic Octave Generator
Harmonizer & Octave Effects Pedals
This video starts with a clear shot of Alan Sparhawk's pedal setup. The MicroPOG can be seen in the front.
moreSubmitted over 7 years ago
Traynor YBA-1 Bassmaster
"Right now, it’s a Les Paul with P-90 pickups & a bigsby trem into a Z-Vex Octane 3, an SIB Mr. Echo, a Z-Vex Lo-fi Loop Junkie, & then a Z-Vex Super Hard On. Amps vary, but I like the 1965 reissue Fender Twin with the 15 inch speaker, &/or a Traynor Bassmaster head into a 1x12 cab. With Low, I...
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar
In this KEXP performance, throughout the whole show, Sparhawk can be seen playing this creamy coloured Gibson Les Paul Custom. This one also includes Bigsby.
This is his main guitar most of the time and he uses it a lot for shows.
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
Red Panda Lab Particle
"Sparhawk’s a great experimenter when it comes to pedals. For the album, he relied on a DwarfCraft Devices Great Destroyer, Red Panda Particle delay, and especially a ZVex Instant Lo-Fi Junky."
moreSubmitted almost 7 years ago
SIB Electronics Mr. Echo Plus Delay
"Right now, it’s a Les Paul with P-90 pickups & a bigsby trem into a Z-Vex Octane 3, an SIB Mr. Echo, a Z-Vex Lo-fi Loop Junkie, & then a Z-Vex Super Hard On. Amps vary, but I like the 1965 reissue Fender Twin with the 15 inch speaker, &/or a Traynor Bassmaster head into a 1x12 cab. With Low, I...
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
Epiphone Les Paul Baritone
At around 4:58 minute mark, Sparhawk is visible playing Epiphone Les Paul Baritone, which is rumoured to be paint sprayed in gold colour.
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
Roland JC-50 Jazz Chorus
A Roland JC-50 can be seen in Alan's rig in this photo from a Low concert circa 2013.
moreSubmitted over 4 years ago
Moog Micromoog
"Alan – Fender Pro Jr. amp is still the best buy out there - 15watts, tube, simple circuit. The Traynor Bassmaster head can be found pretty cheap, but it’s one of the best sounding amps in the world. Over the years I’ve found things cheap here & there - a Micro-Moog synth for $150, the first Ro...
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
EarthQuaker Devices Avalanche Run
An EarthQuaker Devices Avalanche Run can be seen in Alan's pedal chain.
moreSubmitted over 4 years ago
Fender Mustang Electric Guitar
"Then I think my dad gave me an Aria Pro 2 ZZ Deluxe - a baby blue Explorer-shaped thing. Once I could buy my own, I traded it in for a stripped 1964 Mustang. Still have that."
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
Carr Mercury
Seen him in tourcoing with this
moreSubmitted almost 4 years ago
ZVEX Super Hard On Boost
"Right now, it’s a Les Paul with P-90 pickups & a bigsby trem into a Z-Vex Octane 3, an SIB Mr. Echo, a Z-Vex Lo-fi Loop Junkie, & then a Z-Vex Super Hard On. Amps vary, but I like the 1965 reissue Fender Twin with the 15 inch speaker, &/or a Traynor Bassmaster head into a 1x12 cab. With Low, I...
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
ZVEX Vexter Series Instant Lo-Fi Junky
A Zvex Instant Lo-Fi Loop Junky can be seen at the start of Alan's pedal chain.
moreSubmitted over 4 years ago
Fender Vibroverb 63 Reissue Amp
According to Guitar Geek's rig diagram, Sparhawk uses Fender Vintage Vibroverb.
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
ZVEX Hand-Painted Lo-Fi Loop Junky Looper
"Right now, it’s a Les Paul with P-90 pickups & a bigsby trem into a Z-Vex Octane 3, an SIB Mr. Echo, a Z-Vex Lo-fi Loop Junkie, & then a Z-Vex Super Hard On. Amps vary, but I like the 1965 reissue Fender Twin with the 15 inch speaker, &/or a Traynor Bassmaster head into a 1x12 cab. With Low, I...
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
Gibson Les Paul Standard
"Alan – Black late 1980s Les Paul standard with Rio Grande P-90 pickups & a bigsby trem. I have a few Les Pauls & they’re all pretty exciting to play (most Les Pauls are not), but this one seems the most reliable & consistent. It’s a very heavy piece of wood & whoever had it before me played it...
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
Aria Pro II ZZ Deluxe
"First guitar of my own was a Japanese copy of an SG bass. Still have it. Then I think my dad gave me an Aria Pro 2 ZZ Deluxe - a baby blue Explorer-shaped thing. Once I could buy my own, I traded it in for a stripped 1964 Mustang. Still have that."
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
Neumann KMS 104 Plus Handheld Vocal Studio Condenser Microp...
In this KEXP performance, Sparhawk is seen singing into Neumann KMS104 microphone.
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
Boss SY-1 Synthesizer
Seen on Alan Sparhawk's pedalboard at their April 4th 2022 show at the Axis Club in Toronto, on the Hey What tour.
moreSubmitted about 2 years ago
Red Panda Tensor
Seen on Alan Sparhawk's pedalboard at their April 4th 2022 show at the Axis Club in Toronto, on the Hey What tour.
moreSubmitted about 2 years ago
Chase Bliss Audio Mood
Seen on Alan Sparhawk's pedalboard at their April 4th 2022 show at the Axis Club in Toronto, on the Hey What tour.
moreSubmitted about 2 years ago
ZVEX Box of Metal
Seen on Alan Sparhawk's pedalboard at their April 4th 2022 show at the Axis Club in Toronto, on the Hey What tour.
moreSubmitted about 2 years ago
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Montreal Assembly Count to Five
Delay Effects Pedals
You can here the distinctive sound of the Count to Five used throughout the set on the Double Negative Tour and it can be seen in the foreground during some shots of the pedals at Sparhawk's feet.
moreSubmitted over 4 years ago