Mastodon – Crack the Skye album cover

Mastodon – Crack the Skye

Album 2009

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 2009 album Crack the Skye.

Music from Crack the Skye

Gear Used On Crack the Skye

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Mastodon – Crack the Skye (2009). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Effects Pedals used by Troy Sanders on Crack the Skye

Bass Effects Pedals

MXR M80 Bass DI+

Avg price: $184.49

When recording "Crack the Skye", MXR Bass D.I. can be seen on the left side of a Morley wah on Troy studio's pedalboard (taken from the "Making of" DVD)

Bass Effects Pedals

DigiTech Bass Whammy

Avg price: $265.43

When recording "Crack the Skye", DigiTech Bass Whammy can be seen on Troy studio's pedalboard (taken from the "Making of" DVD).

Bass Guitars used by Troy Sanders on Crack the Skye

Electric Basses

Yamaha BB2004

Troy used a black Yamaha BB2004 bass during the recording of Crack the Skye along with multiple live performances. The bass was designated for Mastodon's A tuned material.

Guitars used by Bill Kelliher on Crack the Skye

Extended Range Guitars

First Act Custom Double Cutaway 9-String Guitar

This guitar is owned by Bill Kelliher and used for Crack the Skye studio session. Bret Hinds use it too during the sessions but it appears that model was made for Bill. Another 12 strings model was created for Brent.