Keane – Hopes And Fears album cover

Keane – Hopes And Fears

Album 2004

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 2004 album Hopes And Fears.

Music from Hopes And Fears

Gear Used On Hopes And Fears

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Keane – Hopes And Fears (2004). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Bass Guitars used by Tim Rice-Oxley on Hopes And Fears

Electric Basses

Fender Jazz Bass

Avg price: $1,175.62

In this photo, Tim Rice-Oxley can be seen playing a Fender Jazz bass. He was the original bassist as well as pianist for Keane, and can be heard playing on their 1st and 2nd albums, but was replaced when Jesse Quin joined the band.

Keyboards and Synthesizers used by Tim Rice-Oxley on Hopes And Fears

Synthesizers

ARP Pro/DGX

Avg price: $2,199.00

At 2:34 and 2:40, Tim Rice-Oxley can be seen playing an Arp Pro DGX synth. This rare synth was used widely in the studio for Keane's first two albums, however it was seldom for touring lest it became damaged or lost.

Synthesizers

ARP Solina String Ensemble

Avg price: $521.75

Just below the Korg MS 20, we can see his Arp Solina String Ensemble. Tim uses it since the first album ''Hopes & Fears"