Coldplay – X&Y album cover

Coldplay – X&Y

Album 2005

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 2005 album X&Y.

Music from X&Y

Gear Used On X&Y

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Coldplay – X&Y (2005). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Guitars used by Jonny Buckland on X&Y

Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars

Fender Telecaster Thinline

Avg price: $1,186.33

At 0:54 in this live Coldplay video, Jonny Buckland can be seen playing his black 1972 Fender Telecaster Thinline.

In 2010, the guitar was actioned off for a charity fundraiser and won by Jason DeBord. This detailed article about the guitar and it's auction says, "This was Jonny’s main guitar all through the X&Y and Viva tours. Drenched, scorched and thoroughly vibed. He hesitated to sell it as it means a lot to him (he literally kissed it goodbye after the photo was taken)."

Effects Pedals used by Jonny Buckland on X&Y

Fuzz Effects Pedals

Colorsound Supa Tonebender

Avg price: $657.87

Jonny Buckland’ pedalboard during 2005 X&Y album. A Colorsound by Sola Sound Supa Tonebender is seen.

Keyboards and Synthesizers used by Chris Martin on X&Y

Synthesizers

Yamaha CS-80

Avg price: $55,399.27

In this photo from the X&Y recording sessions, Chris can be seen with a Yamaha CS80 Synthesiser. It's been used by Chris widely in the studio as well as on tour.