
Guitars
12
Gretsch G6136I Bono Irish Falcon
Bono's signature guitar is the Gretsch Irish Falcon. more

Fender Lead II
In this video, Bono can be seen playing a Black Fender Lead II in a live perf... more

Gretsch G5623 Electromatic Center-Block Bono Sign...
According to [Gretsch's blog](http://www.gretschguitars.com/blog/product-upda... more

Fender Custom Shop Gretsch/Telecaster Hybrid Elec...
Paul Waller, a Master Builder in the Fender Custom Shop in Corona, California... more
Amplifiers
3
Vox AC30H2
Here is a picture of Bono's handwired AC30 that was used for the U2 360 tour. more

Roland Bolt-60
The transcribed article accompanying [an equipment list from *U2 MAGAZINE No:... more
Effects Pedals
0Microphones
4
Shure SM58
From the Sound On Sound March 1994 article "Robbie Adams: Recording U2's Acht... more

Sennheiser MD 421 Dynamic Microphone
The transcribed article accompanying [an equipment list from *U2 MAGAZINE No:... more

Audio-Technica Artist Elite AE5400
According to producer Phil Ramone, Bono used the AE5400 for "I Wanna Be Aroun... more

Shure Beta 58A Vocal Microphone
Used for "Get On Your Boots", as stated by producer Declan Gaffney. > Most... more
Studio Equipment
6
Solid State Logic X-Desk 16-channel Analogue Mixer
Used for the *iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE* Tour. > “Bono uses a standard Shure ... more

DiGiCo SD7
Used on the *iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE* tour. > “The DiGiCo SD7 I’m using is ... more

Digidesign Control 24
Producer Declan Gaffney stated the following about the recording of *No Line ... more
Bass Guitars
1
Fender Precision Bass
In one scene, Bono can be seen using a Fender Precision bass in this mini-doc... more
Pianos
1
Yamaha CP80 Electric Grand Piano
Bono can be seen in this photo playing a Yamaha CP 80. more
Software Plugins and VSTs
10
Waves V-EQ3 Equalizer Plugin
Used for "Get On Your Boots". > Most of Bono's vocals were recorded throug... more

Digidesign Fairchild 660
Used for "Get On Your Boots". > Most of Bono's vocals were recorded throug... more

Soundtoys EchoBoy Analog Echo Processor
Used for "Get On Your Boots". > Most of Bono's vocals were recorded throug... more

Digidesign Bomb Factory BF76
Producer Declan Gaffney stated that "Bono's voice sounds really good (...) wi... more
Headphones
1
Jerry Harvey Audio JH16 Pro Custom In-Ear Monitor
Used for the *iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE* Tour. > For in-ear monitors the band... more
Other Gear
0Gear Guides
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Michael Pierce & Giulio Chiarenza
Updated January 2020