Van Halen – OU812
The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1988 album OU812.
Music from OU812
Artists on OU812
Gear Used On OU812
Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Van Halen – OU812 (1988). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.
Eddie Van Halen
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Keyboards and Synthesizers used by Eddie Van Halen on OU812
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Eddie Van Halen used the DX7II on OU812as a contrast to the 'fat analogue' sounds of early records.
Sequential Circuits Prophet VS
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Eddie Van Halen used a variety of synthesisers on the album OU812, including the SQ Prophet VS.
Studio Equipment used by Eddie Van Halen on OU812
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Expanding the band's sound for OU812, Van Halen looked to digital synthesisers to brighten up the 'fat analogue' sound of previous releases.
Guitars used by Eddie Van Halen on OU812
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Eddie Van Halen is associated with the EVH Striped Series 5150, a guitar modeled after his iconic "Kramer 5150," which he played extensively from the 5150 tour through the OU812 tour. This connection is highlighted by EVH Gear.
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In the music video for "Finish What Ya Started," Eddie Van Halen is consistently seen playing a Teisco Spectrum 5 guitar. This is evident throughout the video every time he appears on screen. The source of this information is the official music video available on YouTube, uploaded by Sammy Hagar.