The Cure – Wish
The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1992 album Wish.
Music from Wish
Gear Used On Wish
Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of The Cure – Wish (1992). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.
Guitars used by Robert Smith on Wish
Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars
Gibson Chet Atkins Country Gentleman
Avg price: $2,995.00
Used on the 90s as roberts main guitar, debuted on the "wish" album record and promo era
Microphones used by Robert Smith on Wish
Avg price: $8,457.50
In this transcription of an article from the June 1996 issue of Sound on Sound magazine, Smith says, "I've used an AKG C12 mic since the Wish album, because for me it's much more forgiving."
Porl Thompson
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Guitars used by Porl Thompson on Wish
Avg price: $18,330.82
"A special edition Gibson Les Paul Custom Goldtop from 1991 with rosewood body and neck and mahogany fingerboard, built by Roger Giffin. According to Porl Thompson's technical engineer, Thompson purchased the guitar backstage during a performance in Los Angeles, where Gibson had set up a booth. Thompson played this guitar during the Wish Tour in 1992 and on The Jonathan Ross Show on January 23, 1991. Serial number 8 0537. Accompanied by a brown case with "Gibson USA" on the top, a black flight case, and a certificate of authenticity signed by Porl Thompson." - Julien's Auctions description.