Billie Joe Armstrong

In this photo, Billie Joe Armstrong is seen using the Ernie Ball 4040 Polypro Strap, Red, with his guitar "Blue."

Billie Joe Armstrong used a Cherry Red Fender Noventa Telecaster during his show on August 15 in St. Louis. He modified the guitar by replacing the P90 pickup with what appears to be a Seymour Duncan JB. This is shared on his Instagram with the caption, "Welcome home Jason!"

The Orange OR-120 amplifier can be clearly seen in the background behind Billie Joe Armstrong in the provided image.

In this Ultimate Guitar forum, Billie’s guitar tech states:

“For amps, Armstrong used a variety of heads and combos. "All of the half-clean/half-dirty tones are a mix of Billie's reissue 100-watt Marshall Super Lead (with a Bob Bradshaw gain mod) and a blackface '64 Fender Bassman head," says Schneider. Both amps run through Marshall 4x12 cabs loaded with Celestion Vintage 30s”

In the YouTube video, "Green Day - When I Come Around /Coming Clean /Emenius Sleepus - Fenway Park - Boston, MA - 8.7.24," Billie Joe Armstrong is seen using the Charvel Jake E. Lee Signature Model. He uses a blue guitar for half of "Dookie" then switches it out for the Charvel Strat.

Billie Joe Armstrong uses a Fender Toronado Deluxe during performances of songs from the album Dookie. In a video titled "Green Day When I Come Around Coachella 2025 Weekend 1" by YouTube user mechawonton, the bridge pickup appears to be modified to a double black pickup.

Billie Joe Armstrong was seen playing a Rock N Roll Relics Lightning model with humbuckers during his performance at Coachella 2025, as evidenced by the image provided.

Billie Joe Armstrong is seen playing a Gibson Memphis ES-275 Figured in cherry with no tailpiece, as evidenced by a video posted by Instagram user thrashmemetal with the caption “nailed the solo 🤘” and credit to @lolarissa.

In this Instagram post, in the second photo you can see Billie Joe using this amp. He also supposedly used this amp on the 1,000 Hours EP. https://www.instagram.com/p/CvVACUrtcdr/?img_index=1&igsh=MWUyd3ZsbG1saXIw

Only informations I found: Sonex Sonex 180 Owned By Billie Joe Armstrong Of Green Day

Serial: 81522529 There is a good amount of scratches, scuff, and general dirt throughout. Lots of wear on the neck with some finish rubbing away. The action is very low and as a result there's a good bit of string buzz. The neck pickup is also a bit high, causing the 6th string to bump it when fretting high up on the neck. The fourth string tuning peg is very stiff, though still functional. The guitar is considerably heavy. Overall, this guitar would certainly benefit from a solid setup. Soft case included.

Billie Joe Armstrong is confirmed to use the Gallien-Krueger 212SC cabinet, as evidenced by its presence in the YouTube video "Green Day Live PVHS May 10 1990 [FULL CONCERT]" uploaded by Ballpark Hotdogs. In the video and photo, the cabinet can be seen positioned on its side, with the logo removed and the grille cloth replaced.

In the YouTube video titled "Green Day - Full Concert [HD] | Live at Pinkpop 2010" by Pinkpop Archive, Billie Joe Armstrong can be seen playing an Epiphone Zakk Wylde Bullseye Les Paul Custom Plus during the performance of "Minority" at the 1:43:22 mark.

In this picture, Billie Joe Armstrong is seen using the Yamaha G100-II Head amplifier and Mike using his Gallien Krueger, as opposed to Mike who is often associated with the Yamaha and Billie with his other Gallien Krueger. Additionally, at the Davis Community Center, Billie Joe is observed using the same Yamaha amplifier and is most clearly visible at the beginning of the concert, when the lights are on.

In an Instagram post by Kerplunk_Rules, a photo taken by Murray Bowles shows Billie Joe Armstrong's amp setup, which includes a Yamaha G100 ii head and a Gallien-Krueger 212GS 2x12" stereo guitar cabinet which he most likely acquired when he purchased his Gallien Krueger 250rl head.

In this video on YouTube, Billie Joe Armstrong is seen playing with Green Day in 1990. Armstrong is using a Yamaha G100 in this performance. This is the original revision of the G100, as noted by the distinctive grill cloth.

From this article he confirms its usage.

https://www.guitarworld.com/features/green-day-billie-joe-armstrong-saviors-interview

Were you using any effects in the studio?

“I know I used my Klon [Centaur overdrive], but there wasn’t too much in the way of pedals. Just some boost type things.“

Were you using any effects in the studio?

“There were some other amps for different tones – one I got on Craigslist, an original Roland Jazz Chorus that belonged to someone from Oingo Boingo or something. It’s on the song Suzie Chapstick, which has that Pretenders kind of sound to it.“

Billie used Mike’s Bassman (behind him) to record Bobby Sox.

https://www.guitarworld.com/features/green-day-billie-joe-armstrong-saviors-interview

You can see it’s a Hot Cat 100 from the toggle switches at the end and you can slightly see the number “100.”

Billie Joe Armstrong frequently used the amp head during Foxboro Hot Tubs shows.

Billie has one sitting on his Marshall during the recording of Saviors.

In the studio for Saviors, Billie is playing a sunburst Strat with a maple neck. Headstock looks ‘50s and judging by the fret wear it’s probably original. Using a Road Worn ‘50s as a place holder until more info is available.

You can just make out a Whirlwind A/B box under the Blues Driver.