Ian Curtis

Ian Curtis often played the VOX Phantom Special VI guitar. His trademark "metallic" sound came from its many built-in, battery powered effects.

This photo shows his playing a white model of the guitar. The headstock confirms it is specifically the Vox Phantom Special VI.

In the book "The Definitive of Joy Division", Curtis is stated to have played Bernard Sumner's Shergold Masquerader before he purchased his Vox Phantom IV.

Ian Curtis is seen using a Shure SM57 microphone in various photographs and related materials, as discussed in the Joy Division thread on the Guitar.com Forum.

This site states that Curtis owned a Hohner Soprano Melodica.

In this photo, Curtis can be seen playing an ARP Omni-2.

Ian Curtis is associated with the Yamaha G100 2 x 12" Combo Amplifier, as referenced in a customs document listing both 10" and 12" versions. Considering Curtis's modesty about his guitar skills and the dominance of synths in Joy Division's live shows, it's likely he used the 10" version. This information is discussed in the Joy Division thread on the Guitar.com Forum.

Ian Curtis is associated with the Yamaha G100 2 x 10" Combo Amplifier, as indicated in a discussion on the Guitar.com Forum. The customs document mentions both 10" and 12" versions of this amplifier, and given Curtis' preference for a less dominant guitar presence in live performances, it's likely he opted for the 10" model.

In this photo, Curtis is seen having this strap.