Dave Mustaine's Gear

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Used on Megadeth's Symphony of Destruction and in many of Mustaine's guitars.

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This Line 6 Pod XT Pro is Owned by Dave Mustaine, frontman for the legendary metal band Megadeth.

The Line 6 POD XT Pro takes all the multi-effects capability of the POD XT and arranges it in rack-mount form with a foot controller for easier live manipulation.

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According to this Guitar Geek rig diagram, Dave uses Shure SLX3 wireless units.

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The Dean Dave Mustaine ZERO Angel of Deth II Electric Guitar was designed by Mustaine in a collaboration with the master builders at Dean. Everything about the Dave Mustaine Zero simply works, from the stellar graphics to the right combination of woods, electronics, and style.

Unique features include a 25-1/2" scale, a modified Z-style body with sharper angles and edges, a special set mahogany "D-shaped" neck, and a headstock with in-line tuners. DMT Design pickups and the string-through body produce unbeatable sustain. The dual volume, single tone, and 3-way switch is the control configuration that Dave prefers.

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**Dave used a couple of more prototypes before the Y2KV was fully shaped and completed. Most of them were completely black, and shared most of the specs with the previously mentioned prototype – only notable differences were in the body shape.

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Listed in Mustaine's gear. It says he use the Cleartone picks size .73mm

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Listed under Mustaine's gear.

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Dave Mustaine is associated with the Dean USA VMNT Doubleneck, as featured on the Dean Guitars website.

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Listed under Mustaine's gear. Used for miking cabs.

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Designed in collaboration with Dave Mustaine of Megadeth

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Used in conjunction with a VHT 2150 Power Amp in his live rig 90s era

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Dave Mustaine uses the Cleartone Heavy Series Dave Mustaine Signature Electric Guitar Strings, as shown in a photo from Twitter.

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In this D'Addario magazine, Dave and David recommend D'Addario strings.

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Listed under Mustaine's official Seymour Duncan artist page.

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This listing on Reverb.com, shows a Dean Backwoods 6-String Banjo said to have been formerly owned by Dave Mustaine and sold by The Official Dave Mustaine Reverb Shop

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This Dean Backwoods Banjo is Owned by Dave Mustaine, frontman for the legendary metal band Megadeth.

With a 24-piece bracket design, a mahogany neck and rim, and a hybrid string design, the Dean Backwoods 6-String Banjo perfectly straddles the line between guitar and banjo for a familiar playing experience that still yields the plucky attack of one of the most iconic folk instruments.

Ideal for guitarists dipping their toe into the world of banjos, this instrument was made to be strummed.

SN: 022902. Made in China. With OSSC. Mahogany body and neck, Flat Top, 25 1/2" (648mm) scale length, C shaped neck, Black Walnut fretboard, Pearl Dot inlays, 21 frets, 16" (406mm) fretboard radius, Polymer nut with 1 11/16" (43mm) width, Sealed Die Cast tuners,Banjo Maple / Black Walnut bridge, DMT Design Humbucker pickup.

Input is slightly shakey and could use some tightening. Intonation is a little touch and go but can be tweaked by adjusting the bridge. Could stand to be set up. Banjo is dusty. Very very easy to play. We aren't sure why there is a post it note on the back either, but we left it on there for ya.

NOTE: Buyers who are purchasing outside of the Continental US from the UK or EU will need to file for appropriate CITES import documentation through the Fish & Wildlife Administration.

Reverb is responsible for export documentation and will process accordingly however this process could prolong shipment from anywhere to 1-4 weeks while export and import documentation is organized. Buyer be advised!

All items in The Official Dave Mustaine Reverb Shop ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity care of Dave Mustaine.

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This Gretsch Dobro G9230 is Owned by Dave Mustaine, frontman for the legendary metal band Megadeth.

Here we have a funky lap-steel style slide guitar Dobro from Gretch from Dave's private collection.

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This Dean ERSES Acoustic Guitar is Owned by Dave Mustaine, frontman for the legendary metal band Megadeth.

Here we have a killer acoustic guitar from Dean's Exotica line.

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This Hartke Bass Attack Tone-Shaper Pre Amp is Owned by Dave Mustaine, frontman for the legendary metal band Megadeth.

Here we have a rugged tone shaping pre-amp from Hartke well loved by Dave and his crew.

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This DigiTech Hardwire RV-7 Stereo Reverb is Owned by Dave Mustaine, frontman for the legendary metal band Megadeth.

Featuring seven separate reverb modes including modulation for some truly experimental reverb effects, the RV-7 Stereo Reverb is a versatile pedal housed in a built-to-last Hardwire chassis. Capable of a wide array of modulated reverb effects, the RV-7 functions well in rock, experimental, or psychedelia.

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This MXR Super Comp is Owned by Dave Mustaine, frontman for the legendary metal band Megadeth.

The MXR Super Comp takes the basic circuit of the legendary Dyna Comp and adds addition controls to maintain your space in the mix.

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He's playing the guitar in this image with his signature livewire pickups

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This is Dave's siganture strap he uses live

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The Dean Dave Mustaine Zero Korina electric guitar was designed by Dave Mustaine in conjuction with Dean's master guitar builders. The body on this limited edition guitar is made from korina, a tonewood that is similar to mahogany yet is lighter weight and has a distinctive, clear, cutting tone. The Dave Mustaine Zero Korina guitar utilizes with the right combination of woods, electronics, and style. Unique Zero guitar features include a 25-1/2" scale length, modified Z-style body with sharper angles and edges, special set mahogany "D-shaped" neck, and a headstock design with in-line tuners. Dave Mustaine Duncan Live Wire humbuckers and the guitar's string-through-the-body produce unbeatable sustain. The dual volume, single tone, and 3-way switch is the control configuration that Dave prefers. With a distressed nitrocellulose lacquer finish and distressed hardware the Dean Dave Mustaine Zero is a beast that feels like it's been the family for years. Hardshell case included. USA made.

This guitar you can also see him use to performing live at Guitar Center - Symphony Of Destruction

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Gibson Custom's Instagram post highlights the limited-edition Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP Electric Guitar, designed to meet the Megadeth frontman's specifications.

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In this photo, Dave Mustaine can be seen playing his signature Epiphone Flying V Custom in black.

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Dave used Kahlers on most of his guitars during his time with Jackson. You can see one on his guitar in the photo.

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All of Mustaine’s guitars take Cleartone strings—custom sets (.011–.054) for D-standard, Cleartone Dave Mustaine Heavy Series (.010–.052) for standard, and, no matter what, he’s shredding on Cleartone .73 mm picks.

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Dave can be seen playing this guitar live.

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Dave can be seen holding this guitar in this promotional image for his new Epiphone and Kramer signature models.

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