Staind – 14 Shades of Grey album cover

Staind – 14 Shades of Grey

Album 2003

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 2003 album 14 Shades of Grey.

Music from 14 Shades of Grey

Gear Used On 14 Shades of Grey

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Staind – 14 Shades of Grey (2003). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Bass Guitars used by Johnny April on 14 Shades of Grey

Electric Basses

Carvin XB75P

Avg price: $899.00

Johnny April is confirmed to use the Carvin XB75P bass guitar, as evidenced by the Carvin (now known as Kiesel) Museum Website. The site features an image of April alongside a quote from him stating:

I'd heard and read about the awesome specs and playability of Carvin basses. But, when I picked one up at a used music shop I couldn't put it down.

Electric Basses

Carvin LB75

This receipt verifies that a Carvin LB75 bass was sold and made for Johnny April in 2003. The proof is provided by an image of the receipt.

Guitars used by Aaron Lewis on 14 Shades of Grey

Solid Body Electric Guitars

Ibanez SZ320

Avg price: $275.00

In a live performance of Staind's "Layne" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2003, Aaron Lewis is seen playing an Ibanez SZ320 BK guitar, as documented in a video by RyanNinja on YouTube.