Guitars
10
Gibson CS-336
At 1:22, you can see Jacob using a Gibson CS-336. Jacob has said that he used... more

Fender Jazzmaster Electric Guitar
Tilley: "We also borrowed a ’65 Fender Jazzmaster from our good friend, Jason... more

Silvertone 1457
In this Image, Tilley can be clearly seen playing a Silvertone 1457. The guit... more

Rickenbacker 330 Electric Guitar
Jacob here is clearly seen using a Rickenbacker 330, for its pickups and fret... more
Amplifiers
6
Roland JC-160
Tilley: "Justin introduced us to the Roland JC-120. Growing up, I was told tu... more

Vox AC30HW2
In this Flickr image, Tilley uses a Vox Hand Wired AC30 amplifier. more

Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Tilley: "Justin introduced us to the Roland JC-120. Growing up, I was told tu... more

Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb
Both of Young The Giant guitar players talk about this gear on this interview... more
Effects Pedals
30
Eventide H9 Harmonizer Multi-Effects Pedal
In this flikr photo you can see an Eventide H9 on the bottom left of the image. more

Eventide Space Reverb Pedal
In this close up of Tilleys board you can see a Space pedal (bottom left). more

Radial Engineering Tonebone JX-2 Pro Switchbone
A JX-2 can be seen on the top left of Tilleys pedalboard. more

Moog Moogerfooger MF-104Z Analog Delay
A Moog Analog Delay unit can be seen on Tilleys board. more
Bass Guitars
1Studio Equipment
2
RJM Mastermind GT/22 MIDI Foot Controller
This is what he uses to control all his pedals (as of 2017) more

AZ Studio Workstations AZ-B
Listed for sale on Reverb.com > From YTG: Great studio desk. Lightly used.... more
Music Accessories
2
Dunlop Tortex Standard .73mm Guitar Picks
Caught by many fans after concerts, Jacob uses Tortex .73 yellow guitar picks. more

Kyser Quick-Change Capo
Visible throughout the "In The Open" rendition of "You + I", starting at 0:11. more
Microphones
4
Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
Shure endorsed Young the Giant's Jacob Tilley uses Shure's SM57, according to... more

Black Lion Audio B12A
Sold on Reverb.com. This one in particular is labeled "Jake". > From YTG: ... more

Shure KSM32
Used on the *Mind Over Matter* Tour, as mentioned in this March 1, 2014 *Mix ... more

Shure KSM313 Ribbon Microphone
Used on the Home of the Strange Tour, as stated in this March 23, 2017 ProSou... more
Strings
1
D'Addario NYXL Nickel Wound Medium Electric Guita...
All of his guitars are using these strings (as of 2017) more
Keyboards and Synthesizers
3
What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does Jacob Tilley use?

Rhodes Mark 1 88
Listed for sale on Reverb.com. > This Rhodes Mark 1 Stage 88 Key Electric ... more

Elektron Analog Four
Listed for sale on Reverb.com. > From YTG: Deep analog drum machine. Incre... more
Other Gear
0Gear Guides
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