Pretenders – Break Up the Concrete album cover

Pretenders – Break Up the Concrete

Album 2009

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

Music from Break Up the Concrete

Gear Used On Break Up the Concrete

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

Guitars used by James Walbourne on Break Up the Concrete

Solid Body Electric Guitars

Gibson SG Junior 60's Electric Guitar

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In an article from Guitar.com titled "The Collection: Pretenders guitarist James Walbourne," it is confirmed that James Walbourne uses a Gibson SG Junior 60's Electric Guitar. The article notes, "Inside is a gorgeous 1963 SG Junior in Cherry." Walbourne is quoted as saying, “I never thought I’d end up with an SG as my main guitar. But after using one for the Break Up The Concrete sessions in 2008, I felt I had to have one. I found this particular guitar on Denmark Street and it’s really become my number one. One P-90 pick-up, tone and volume – what could go wrong?” Additionally, a photo of the SG Junior is included in the interview, and Walbourne has been observed playing the Gibson SG Junior live on multiple occasions.