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Herbie Hancock

George Duke

Greg Phillinganes

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Page last updated Aug 11, 2025

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See how Herbie Hancock uses Davis Clavitar

Herbie Hancock

Keyboardist

The Headhunters

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Used on Monster, as specified in Herbie Hancock’s Electronic Instrument Glossary from September 14, 2016.

Clavitar – Released in 1978, this keytar combines the keyboard and guitar into one unique instrument. The instrument is played like a keyboard but shaped like a guitar and straps around the neck allowing the keyboard player to roam freely on stage. Herbie plays the Clavitar on his 1980 album Monster.

See how Greg Phillinganes uses Davis Clavitar

Greg Phillinganes

Keyboardist

The Jackson 5

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at around 0:19 you can see him with a Davis Clavitar

See how George Duke uses Davis Clavitar

George Duke

Singer, Keyboardist

Earth, Wind & Fire

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Album Usage

The Davis Clavitar has been featured on the following albums:

Davis Clavitar as heard on Monster by Herbie Hancock (1980)

Monster

Herbie Hancock (1980)

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