Bono
Bono
Guitars
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What kind of Guitars does Bono use?
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
What kind of Amplifiers does Bono use?
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
0
What kind of Effects Pedals does Bono use?
Microphones
4
What kind of Microphones does Bono use?
Shure SM58
From the Sound On Sound March 1994 article "Robbie Adams: Recording U2's Acht... more
Sennheiser MD 421-II Cardioid 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
Bass Guitars
1
What kind of Bass Guitars does Bono use?
Fender Precision Bass
In one scene, Bono can be seen using a Fender Precision bass in this mini-doc... more
Pianos
1
What kind of Pianos does Bono use?
Yamaha CP80 Electric Grand Piano
Bono can be seen in this photo playing a Yamaha CP 80. more
Software Plugins and VSTs
10
What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does Bono use?
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
Studio Equipment
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What kind of Studio Equipment does Bono use?
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
Headphones
1
What kind of Headphones does Bono use?
Jerry Harvey Audio JH16 Pro Custom In-Ear Monitor
Used for the *iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE* Tour. > For in-ear monitors the band... more
Other Gear
0
What kind of Gear & Equipment does Bono use?
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