Elton John

Wikipedia states about the Reg Strikes Back 1988 Tour that "Elton does not play a grand piano on this tour, replacing it with a Roland RD-1000 digital piano, a mainstay of the Elton sound. Where Elton uses a Yamaha DCFIIISPRO concert grand piano with MIDI output on stage and has done since his switch to Yamaha pianos in 1993

The website presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

Second page, 7th paragraph states that a Audio-Technica AE6100 is in Elton's equipment list.

"The Million Dollar Piano’s input list takes a democratic approach to the matter of microphone selection, spanning its stage plot with everything from a hardwired Audio-Technica AE6100 at John’s vocal position (...) "

on this website, the article presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

On page 2, the 7th paragraph states that microphone AKG 460 is used on his live performances for capturing cymbal sound.

Wikipedia states ... "the rack form of the RD-1000, the MKS20, has been in his rack ever since, and its bright, expressive pianos and warm electric pianos are part of Elton's live sound to this day".

The website presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

Second page, 7th paragraph states that a Sennheiser MD 421 is in Elton's equipment list.

Closeup of the mic can be seen around 0:10 mark. Elton has been said to use Sennheiser mics in general, and there have been claims of using the 441 in particular.

He can also be seen to use this mic as early as 1974, as first seen around 2:27 during a concert in London: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF14ECixT9I

I'm not sure if this is the exact microphone model, but it seems to be similar in shape. I was also unable to find an exact date for the mic, but scowering various forums has lead to claims that it was popular during the 1970s, also used in drumming.

In this Pro Sound Web article, it is stated that John uses a Yamaha CFIIIS Grand Piano, adding "Four years went into the building of the highly-modified CFIIIS Yamaha grand piano that earned its Million Dollar name prior to Sir Elton simply calling it “Blossom.”"

Elton John is seen in this Advertisement featuring the Yamaha DX7.

Elton John uses the Shure Beta 58A microphone during live performances, as mentioned in an article by Entertainment Tonight.

The article on this website presents some of the equipment used on Elton John's magnificent live performances.

THe 4th paragraph states that his shows employ MSL-4Horn-Loaded Long-Throw Loudspeaker.

The website presents equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances. The 9th paragraph states that Elton's shows use Yamaha PM5000 mixers.

The website presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

Second page, 7th paragraph states that Shure SM57 is in Elton's equipment list.

Can be seen in this YouTube video at 02:01

on this website, the article presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

On page 2, the 7th paragraph states that a pair of AKG 414s is used on his live performances.

The website presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

Second page, last paragraph states that Eventide Eclipse is used to enhance Elton's Million Dolar Piano sound.

In this rare picture you can see Elton John playing a Ovation Custom Legend 1619-4.

On this website, the article presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

Paragraph 4th states that Meyer Sound M3D Line Array Loundspeakers are used on Elton John's shows.

The article on this website presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

Paragraph 4th states that Elton's live performances use Meyer Sound MILO 120S High-Power Expanded Coverage Curvilinear Array Loudspeaker.

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On second page, the 1st paragraph states that Elton John's equipment list contains TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay.

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Second page, 2nd paragraph states that a Lexicon 480L is used on Elton's vocal.

“While there’s a little ‘verb and harmonizer on the backing girls, I use a Lexicon 480L on Elton’s vocals,” ....

The website presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

Second page, 8th paragraph states that Sehnheiser 609 is used in Elton's live performances.

Elton John performed with a white Steinway & Sons Grand Piano during his 1980-1986 tours, as seen in the "Candle In The Wind" live video from the 1986 Sydney Entertainment Centre concert on EltonJohnVEVO.

The article on this website presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

Paragraph 4th states that Elton's live performances employ Meyer Sound CQ-1 Wide Coverage Main Loudspeaker.

The article on this website presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

Paragraph 4th states that his shows employ Meyer Sound MM-4 Miniature Wide-Range Loudspeaker.

The website presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

Second page, 7th paragraph states that Shure Beta 52 is used on kick.

The website presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

Second page, 8th paragraph states that Sehnheiser 409 is used in Elton's live performances.

The website presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

Third page, on the first paragraph, Elton's sound engineer states that he employs a collection of Clair 12 AMS Wedges to enhance Elton's voice on his live performances.

The website presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

Third page, 6th paragraph states that monitor engineer Alan Richardson uses an Yamaha PM1D mixer on Elton John's live performances.

In this photo, John can be seen with Dee Murray’s Gibson EB-03.

"Yamaha," says Sir Elton," understands my needs as a professional musician and performer."

It has circled the globe countless times. It has been played everywhere from the Kremlin and the White House to Gianni Versace's living room. They even wanted to put it into the Smithsonian, but Elton John said, "No! I still need it to play."

It's "Piano A," the first and favorite of Elton's four 9-foot Yamaha Disklavier® DCFIII concert grands. "It's probably the most played, most traveled piano on the planet," says Keith Bradley, Elton's tour director. "Actually, Elton has four touring piano systems, which are represented by the letters A through D. Each system involves a Yamaha Disklavier piano and a rack of gear. There's also piano E, a 7'6" Yamaha grand in London that's used for most of the studio work. But Elton's deepest emotional attachment is to Piano A.