Aaron Dessner
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Aaron Dessner's Gear
Aaron Dessner is seen using a Gibson Firebird Non-Reversed, which he acquired after his brother Bryce. Unlike Bryce's model, which features SHH pickups, Aaron's Firebird is equipped with P-90s. This is evident from a user-uploaded photo taken at Boston Calling.
In the front row of Aaron’s board you can see a Morning Glory between his Jupiter Fuzz and his DL-4. No indication of which version it might be.
In this photo, we can see Aaron Dessner playing an Epiphone Sheraton.
In this photo, Dessner can be seen using a reliced Fender Jazzmaster. Despite the Aluminium pickguard, Aaron has said it's from 1963.
In this video posted online by Dessner, he can be seen playing the Teenage OP-1 portable synth.
Premier Guitar outlines a bunch of Aaron's pedals, which he shares with his brother Bryce. One of these pedals is the Pro Co RAT. Source.
A Klon Centaur is among many pedals used by Aaron and his brother Bryce according to this article from Premier Guitar.
Aaron Dessner is seen with a Fender Telecaster, a guitar he often shares with his brother Bryce, as shown in the user-uploaded photo on Imgur.
Walrus posted about The National using their Descent pedal. This is the right side of the stage, and therefor Aaron’s board.
According to Benson official website, Aaron is using a Benson Vinny amp.
In this photo, which comes from The National's 2010 New York concert (source), the Crowther Double Hotcake can be seen.
Used on the Trouble will find me Tour Version with alternative graphics
In this photo, we can see Aaron Dessner playing a Fender Jaguar.
He uses it during live performances of Slow Show
Matt introduced I Need My Girl as "a depressing love song" before the Dessner brothers began playing it on two Gibson J-45 acoustic guitars.
In this photo, which comes from The National's 2010 New York concert (source), the Line 6 DL4 pedal can be seen in Dessner's pedalboard.
At 1:34 of this video it's clear that Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner were all using Shure SRH 840 headphones.
Dessner can be seen playing a Fender American Standard Precision Bass 3-Tone Sunburst in a photo in this article.
"The Radial J series DI's are easily the most reliable & consistent DI products available to the touring artist. Not only do they deliver a clean signal, they also seem to provide a unique warmth which is essential to The National's sound." - Dessner about Radial JDI.
Can be seen in a pedalboard picture from a 2017 guitar magazine interview.
In an article by Premier Guitar titled "The National: Playing With Metaphors," Aaron Dessner is noted for using the Dunlop Tortex Standard 0.73mm pick.
Can be seen in a pedalboard picture from a 2017 guitar magazine interview.
Can be seen in a pedalboard picture from a 2017 guitar magazine interview.
In this photo, which comes from The National's 2010 New York concert (source), the Boss GE-7 equalizer can be seen.
In this photo, which comes from The National's 2010 New York concert (source), the Boss TR-2 tremolo pedal can be seen.
In this photo, which comes from The National's 2010 New York concert (source), the EHX Holy Grail Nano can be seen.
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Can be seen in a pedalboard picture from a 2017 guitar magazine interview.
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Can be seen in a pedalboard picture from a 2017 guitar magazine interview.
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Discography
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songs I wrote that almost didn't make it
Ed Sheeran · 2024
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I Love You, I'm Sorry (Live From Vevo)
Gracie Abrams · 2024
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cardigan (cabin in candlelight version)
Taylor Swift · 2020
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