The Velvet Underground & Nico – The Velvet Underground & Nico 45th Anniversary album cover

The Velvet Underground & Nico – The Velvet Underground & Nico 45th Anniversary

Album 1967

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1967 album The Velvet Underground & Nico 45th Anniversary.

Music from The Velvet Underground & Nico 45th Anniversary

Gear Used On The Velvet Underground & Nico 45th Anniversary

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of The Velvet Underground & Nico – The Velvet Underground & Nico 45th Anniversary (1967). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

World Instruments used by John Cale on The Velvet Underground & Nico 45th Anniversary

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Celesta

Avg price: $17.12

This article states that Cale used the Celesta on the Velvet Underground song “Sunday Morning”.

Violas used by John Cale on The Velvet Underground & Nico 45th Anniversary

Violas

Cremona SVA-130 Premier Novice Series Viola Outfit 16 in. Outfit

Avg price: $295.99

In this photo of Cale playing with The Velvet Underground in 1968. You can see him playing the violin

Violas

Yamaha Silent Electric Viola SVV-200

Avg price: $1,917.79

This site states that Cale uses a Yamaha Silent Viola SVV-200.

Bass Guitars used by John Cale on The Velvet Underground & Nico 45th Anniversary

Electric Basses

Vox V210J Phantom Bass

Cale can be seen in this photo playing a Vox Phantom Bass.

Drum Sets used by Moe Tucker on The Velvet Underground & Nico 45th Anniversary

Drum Sets

Gretsch CT1-J484 Catalina Club Round Badge 8x12 / 14x14 / 14x18 / 5x14" 4pc Drum Kit

Avg price: $736.81

Moe Tucker used the Gretsch CT1-J484 Catalina Club Round Badge 8x12 / 14x14 / 14x18 / 5x14" 4pc Drum Kit during the period when The Velvet Underground were performing at the Factory. After this period, Tucker played with increased intensity, which caused the drum skins to break apart, leading her to use duct tape for repairs. This drum kit was reportedly stolen in 1966. This information is supported by the image available on Equipboard.