Colin Newman

In this interview, Colin is asked, "What have been the best and worst guitar related purchases you’ve made?" He responds, "Same guitar - Ovation Breadwinner. Looks fantastic, sounds like a heap of shit!" He can be seen playing this instrument throughout the videotaped live performance on a Rockpalast television broadcast in 1979 (packaged and sold on DVD and CD as "Wire - Live On The Box"). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhtYeJXNNbU

On his official website, Colin Newman of Colin Newman & Corrado Izzo, Wire, Githead, and Spigel*Newman*Colin*Malka, lists a Danelectro Baritone guitar as an instrument used at his Swim Studio.

Colin Newman is associated with the Eastwood Airline Map Deluxe GN, as shown in the gear list on Imgur. Newman is known for his work with bands such as Wire, Githead, and Spigel*Newman*Colin*Malka, as well as his involvement with Swim Studio.

In this image, we can see Newman performing live with his white Classic 12.

The Variax is one of the guitars Colin uses at his Swim Studio, according to his website.

Colin Newman lists a Hohner G3T guitar on his website as one of many used at his Swim Studio.

In Wire's live video, The Scottish Play, Newman is seen playing a Tempest throughout the performance.

Throughout this live performance Colin can be seen playing a Black Travis Bean TB1000A.

Colin Newman is listed as using the Eastwood Breadwinner on his gear list, which is shown in an image uploaded to Imgur. His musical projects include Wire, Githead, and collaborations with Spigel*Newman*Colin*Malka, as well as work at Swim Studio.

Eastwood has released a Newman-endorsed signature version of their Airline Map guitar, with the addition of our custom piezo pickup under its bridge with its own control.