Steppenwolf – Steppenwolf
The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1968 album Steppenwolf.
Music from Steppenwolf
Artists on Steppenwolf
Gear Used On Steppenwolf
Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Steppenwolf – Steppenwolf (1968). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.
Michael Monarch
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Guitars used by Michael Monarch on Steppenwolf
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In this interview Michael states that he used this guitar on the first Steppenwolf album.
Amplifiers used by Michael Monarch on Steppenwolf
In this interview, Michael states that he used this amp on the first Steppenwolf album.
Effects Pedals used by Michael Monarch on Steppenwolf
Avg price: $1,200.00
On his website, Michael Monarch stated that he used a fuzz box that had "Distorto" written across the top. This is most likely referring to the D&M Co. Distorto Fuzz pedal, which was essentially a copy of the Maestro FZ-1. This pedal was used in the first and second Steppenwolf albums.
Goldy McJohn
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Keyboards and Synthesizers used by Goldy McJohn on Steppenwolf
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Here is a photo of Goldy playing the B-3. It is well known that he was a pioneer in the use of the B-3. Was used on the first Steppenwolf album.
Microphones used by John Kay on Steppenwolf
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John Kay's use of the Sony C-37 tube microphones has been confirmed by Gary Eskow in an article for Mixonline, where Richard Podolor mentions, "We liked the Sony C37 tube mics and tracked John’s vocals with them."
Rushton Moreve
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Bass Guitars used by Rushton Moreve on Steppenwolf
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Fender Precision Bass 1965 - 1969
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he can be seen playing the bass in this image ; this photo was taken in 1967 so it would fit the time frame