Gorillaz – The Now Now album cover

Gorillaz – The Now Now

Album 2018

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 2018 album The Now Now.

Music from The Now Now

Gear Used On The Now Now

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Gorillaz – The Now Now (2018). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Guitars used by Noodle on The Now Now

Solid Body Electric Guitars

Gibson Joan Jett Signature Melody Maker

Avg price: $1,899.00

Used in the music video for Gorillaz's "Tranz".

Hollowbody Electric Guitars

Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Hollow Body

Avg price: $729.47

Noodle is shown playing a Gretsch G5420T in sunburst with hump inlays in this picture included with The Now Now, from early 2018.

Bass Guitars used by Ace "Boss" on The Now Now

Electric Basses

Fender Duff McKagan Deluxe Precision Bass

Avg price: $1,724.93

In the Gorillaz's official "Tranz" video, Ace "Boss" plays a Fender Duff McKagan Deluxe Precision Bass, notable for its modified pickguard and unique bridge configuration.

Electric Basses

Fender Duff McKagan Precision Bass

Avg price: $1,165.00

In the Gorillaz's "Tranz" official video, Ace "Boss" is seen playing a Fender Duff McKagan Precision Bass. Notably, the pickguard is a decal, distinguishing it from the Duff Signature Deluxe model, which lacks pickguard bolts and features block inlays. Additionally, the presence of a parallel switch and the unique bridge design further confirm it is not a standard Fender model.

Keyboards and Synthesizers used by Stuart Pot (2D) on The Now Now

Digital Pianos

Roland GO:PIANO

Avg price: $374.83

In the Music Video of Tranz, we can see 2D playing the Roland Go Piano at 1:01 and 1:58.

Guitars used by Stuart Pot (2D) on The Now Now

Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars

Gretsch 6120

Avg price: $2,095.00

Stuart Pot (2D) uses a double cutaway Gretsch 6120, identifiable by its three switches, in black with gold hardware, as demonstrated in a promotional image from 2018's The Now Now.

Studio Equipment used by Damon Albarn on The Now Now

Drum Machines

Wurlitzer Sideman

In this YouTube video at 1:08:36, you can see Damon Albarn using the wurlitzer Sideman in this recording session for The Now Now