Elliott Smith

Elliott Smith used a Fender Duo-Sonic, not a Cyclone or Mustang, during his early years with Heatmiser, until he switched to an Epiphone Crestwood in 1994. This is evidenced in the Sweetadeline image titled "nateheatmiser5.jpg."

Elliott Smith is seen with a Fender Mustang Electric Guitar on the inside cover of his album "XO," as mentioned in the Sweetadeline FAQ.

Elliott Smith began using the Epiphone Crestwood Custom in 1994 during his time with Heatmiser. The accompanying photo suggests he may have also used this guitar for some of his solo recordings.

epiphone crestwood in a guitar player article

Elliott Smith uses a Gibson Les Paul Deluxe, as mentioned in the "Frequently Asked Questions" section on Sweetadeline, particularly noted in relation to "Strange Parallel."

On the XO album cover Elliott is clearly using Fender Telecaster, there is a Fender sign on a headstock that is shaped like Tele's.

In this photo, a 17-year-old Elliott Smith is seen playing a 1968-style Les Paul Custom while performing with his High School band, Stranger Than Fiction. The band was one of few spotlighted in the March 8th, 1987 article in the Oregonian newspaper. The article also includes this striking quote from Smith:

“Music is what I want to do—it’s not a passing phase,’ ” Smith said. That intensity, the 17-year-old knows, sometime results in having “a certain amount of resentment to deal with. I’m more driven to complete band projects.”

Elliott Smith is seen using a Fender Stratocaster in this live video of Quasi performing "The Poisoned Well" from around 1999.

Elliott is seen using a Cherry Epiphone Olympic Single in this picture and another from around 1997.

Elliott Smith is confirmed to use a Fender Duo-Sonic Electric Guitar, as evidenced by an image from Equipboard showing Smith with the guitar during his time with the band Heatmiser.