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In this performance by Travis live at London's Alexandra Palace (recorded on December 20, 2003), Fran Healy can be seen playing a Fender American Standard Telecaster Electric Guitar, with a sunburst finish, white pickguard, and a maple neck. The guitar can be seen fairly well at 2:29 in the video, and a closeup of the body at 2:54. The top of the body is well worn, though it is unclear whether this is a vintage Telecaster or not.

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In the Crypt Sessions video, Fran Healy is seen using a Guild D40 6-string acoustic guitar during a live performance with Travis.

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In this photo, from Fran Healy's twitter, one can see a sunburst Fender Stratocaster among Healy's recording gear.

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In this user-uploaded photo from Travis' concert in Taipei, Fran Healy is seen playing a Taylor 214ce acoustic-electric guitar.

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Acoustic guitar used live and in studio. As seen on the Guild website:

One of Fran’s earliest Guild experiences was with a Jumbo 12-String, which he first used properly on the recording of “Sing” from the album “The Invisible Band” which he claims “Its the best sounding 12 string…..ever”

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In this February 2012 performance of the song "My Eyes", Fran Healy can be seen playing a Gibson J-185 New Vintage acoustic guitar.

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Fran is seen playing a white Yamaha piano on the song "Some Sad Songs" at Travis's performance at Alexandra Palace in 2003. This is seen from the minute: 1:09:09.

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In Travis's iconic Live 8 performance in 2005, Fran is seen with a Taylor 510-C (Probably 1999) when they played "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?"

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Fran Healy, lead singer of Travis, is featured using the Guild D-55E Acoustic guitar in an article on Guildguitars, authored by Myrna Cazessus.

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In this photo of Healy's recording stuff, one can see a Gibson Thunderbird IV.

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This photo is most likely from 2009, here you can see Fran with a Fender Jazzmaster.

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In Travis's presentation at Alexandra Palace in 2003 at minute 27:15 when they play the song "The Fear" he can be seen with a Fender Mustang in Sunburst color, later in the video you can see how the staff changes his guitar to a Fender Telecaster.

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In his performance with Travis on "Later With Jools Holland" in 2003, Fran is seen playing the song "Re-Offender" on a Taylor 555 12-string guitar.

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Fran uses a Baby Taylor guitar in an acoustic session she did in 2016 for Sopitas.com

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In a 2009 acoustic session featured on YouTube, Fran Healy is seen playing "Driftwood" with what appears to be a Martin D-28. Although Healy is known for his preference for Taylor and Guild guitars, this performance highlights his use of the Martin D-28.

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In a 1993 rehearsal video of Travis performing "Turn," Fran Healy is seen using a Peavey TNT 130 bass combo amplifier.

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In Travis's iconic Live 8 performance in 2005, Fran is seen wearing a 1959HW Marshal head. The heads can be seen at the back of the stage.

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At Travis's performance at the Isle Of Wight Festival in 2018 when they performed the song "Flowers In The Window" Fran is seen using a Vox AC30C2 amplifier.

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In the music video for "The Beautiful Occupation" Fran is seen with a white Fender Mustang.

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In the music video for "A Ghost" from minute 2:59 Fran is seen with a Shure SM57 microphone.

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At Travis' Live 8 performance in 2005, Fran is seen using a pair of Marshall Origin 412 A Cab amps. The amplifiers are seen in the back of the stage.

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In a Twitter post, Fran Healy showcases his Teenage Engineering OP-1 Portable Synthesizer alongside his microphone.

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In a Twitter photo, Fran Healy showcases his equipment, including the Ernie Ball Pride Rainbow Guitar Strap, alongside his guitars.

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Fran Healy uses a Klon Centaur as his main overdrive pedal, which can be seen on his pedalboard. The pedal is visible near his feet from 0:27 to 0:29 during this live performance of "Kissing in the Wind."

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Fran Healy can be seen using a Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker combo during this live performance in 2007. The amp is visible behind Healy starting at 3:15 and ending at 3:19.

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