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It's a '59. It was used on almost all recordings, but only used live once, during Joker in 1993, it was once owned by Mick Mars of Motley Crue.

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Mick Mars with the guitar before joining Motley Crue.

Japanese musician hide used the Fernandes MG-480X "PAINT," which features a DiMarzio DP-100 pickup in the neck position and an EMG-81 in the bridge. This information is detailed in his Wikipedia entry.

His latest main guitar, include Fernandes Sustainer on front pickup.

Japanese musician hide utilized the VHT Classic Power Amplifier during his Tokyo Dome Last Live performance in 1997, as noted on his Wikipedia page.

hide used this amplifier head on several recordings and live concerts.

Japanese musician hide used the Fender Custom Shop Artist Series Jeff Beck Stratocaster in his studio, as noted on his Wikipedia page.

Japanese guitarist hide is associated with the Fernandes MG-145S LD, a solid body electric guitar. According to the Fernandes official website, this model features a maple neck with a 628mm scale, a rosewood fingerboard, and a body composed of a 5mm maple top and 40mm mahogany. It includes CD-100F and VH-401 pickups, a Tune-O-Matic bridge with a stop tailpiece, and a Fernandes Sustainer system. This guitar is known for its distinctive LD color finish, reflecting hide's unique style.

Japanese guitarist hide is known for using the Fernandes MG-160S CG “KIBAN” electric guitar, as detailed on the Fernandes official website. This model features a maple neck with a 14° head angle, a rosewood fingerboard, and a body comprised of a maple top and mahogany back. It includes a combination of Fernandes and DiMarzio pickups, GOTOH hardware, and a distinctive circuit graphic on a green finish. Notably, it is equipped with the Fernandes Sustainer system, enhancing its versatility for live performances and recordings.

Japanese rock guitarist hide is associated with the Fernandes hide signature strap, as highlighted by EbiSound’s listing of the HIDE SKULL STRAP.

The first mockingbird purchased hide purchased at a music store in Ochanomizu, Tokyo. Used during 1st band Yokosuka Saver Tiger and later during the Vanishing Vision era of X. Though hide's official estate uses terms like MG-CUSTOM or EX MAIN MG in official photobooks etc. the actual model name is FERNANDES MG-160

Japanese guitarist hide is associated with the Fernandes MG-340X CS, a solid body electric guitar. According to Fernandes' official website, this model features a Honduras mahogany neck with a 628mm scale, a rosewood fingerboard, a maple and mahogany body, and Fernandes Sustainer technology. The instrument's specifications, as detailed by Fernandes, highlight its unique build and sound capabilities, aligning with hide's distinctive style.

In 1991, hide used the Engl 850/100 Tube Poweramp while recording X's second album, "Jealousy," as noted on Wikipedia.

In 1991, hide used the ENGL e620 Preamp while recording X's second album, "Jealousy," as noted on Wikipedia.

In 1991, hide used the Guyatone Flanger while recording X's second album, "Jealousy," as noted on Wikipedia.

In 1991, hide used the DigiTech Whammy Pitch-Shifting Pedal during the recording of X's second album, 'Jealousy,' as noted on Wikipedia.

Hide utilized the Hiwatt Custom 100 Amplifier Head for various recordings and live performances, as noted on his Wikipedia page.

Japanese musician hide utilized the Engl Savage 120 guitar amplifier head in multiple recordings and live performances, as noted on his Wikipedia page.

The Fernandes MG-85C CN electric guitar, featuring a maple neck with a 628mm scale and bolt-on construction, rosewood fingerboard, and a solid acrylic resin fiber body, is associated with the artist hide. This model is detailed on the official Fernandes website, highlighting its unique specifications like the F.G.I.-H pickup and B-60 bridge.

Japanese musician hide used the Martin D-18 acoustic guitar in his Los Angeles studio and home, as noted on his Wikipedia page.

In 1991, hide used the TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay while recording X's second album, 'Jealousy,' as noted on his Wikipedia page.

In 1991, hide used the Boss OD-1 OverDrive pedal while recording X's second album, "Jealousy," according to Wikipedia.

In 1991, hide used the Hiwatt 4x12 Cabinet during the recording of X's second album, "Jealousy," and on their subsequent live tour, as noted on Wikipedia.

hide used this during 1996 Psyence A Go Go tour, Tokyo Dome Last Live 1997, and in various recordings. See photo of his rig and note that it is specifically the red limited edition of the model

According to Wikipedia, hide used the Vox V846HW Wah pedal in several recordings and live concerts.

The Fernandes Burny H Custom, specifically the limited edition H-Korina "Kujira" model, was used by hide in the studio while recording the album Ja-Zoo in 1998. Although he did not play it live, footage from the documentary His Invincible Deluge Evidence shows him using a similar guitar. Additionally, hide played a red Burny H-65 during the 1996 Science Go Go tour, as seen in a live video of "20th Century Boy." His bandmate Pata has been spotted performing X Japan songs with the H-Korina model recently, possibly as a tribute to hide, who also used the MG Yellow Hearts model.

Japanese guitarist hide is associated with the Fernandes MG-100X BLK, as detailed on the official Fernandes website. This electric guitar features a maple neck with a 628mm scale, a rosewood fingerboard with 24 frets, and a mahogany body. It's equipped with SH-1 and DF-1 pickups, a Tune-O-Matic bridge, and is finished in black.

Most of his signature guitar featured FERNANDES SUSTAINER.

His Fernandes signature 0.60mm pick.

Hide of X Japan is shown playing the Fernandes Mg115CGR electric guitar in a user-uploaded photo.

Used in his rack system that was used for lives and recordings. listed in photo of rig in Japanese as フェイズ１００