James Mercer

In a performance for 101.9 KINK.FM's Bing Lounge, James Mercer of The Shins is seen playing a Gibson J-45.

1. Tell us something about James Mercer that you've discovered since joining the band...

Recently I've learned that James has an equal fondness for both his Les Paul Junior (I believe that's what it is) and his Guild Starfire. Possibly troubling to him. He also has a peculiar particularity in song production that most often translates into an interesting, irresistible piece of music. James likes to work. He likes to create things, finish them and move on. He does not rest on his laurels. This is the main reason I enjoy working with him. If we're breathing, we should be making something.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyNf_DNbRxY

heres him using it on letterman

In a feature from philly-archives, James Mercer is shown playing a T52 Telecaster while performing with Broken Bells.

In this video, you can see James Mercer's Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway. Mercer is known to play a worn yellow Gibson Les Paul Double Cutaway and he's been using this guitar since early's 2006's

Mercer can be seen playing a Gibson Les Paul Junior Exclusive in this photo.