Jim Ward

Jim Ward can be seen playing a Telecaster Deluxe 72 in this picture.

Ward began using a Blacktop HH Jazzmaster upon Sparta’s reformation in 2017, as confirmed in a 2020 Rig Rundown on Premier Guitar’s website

But as he says in the interview, he’s part of a “Fender family,” so his return to the Telecaster with Sparta and Sleepercar, and most recently with this Fender Blacktop Jazzmaster HH.

As confimed in a Rig Rundown in 2020

He lives exclusively on the bridge pickup and uses Ernie Ball Power Slinky strings

As stated in this article:

Guitarist Jim Ward of the band Sparta sent Epiphone this photo with his TV Yellow Limited Edition 50th Anniversary "1961" SG Special. The P-90 powered solidbody has become Jim's goto axe both on the road and in the studio. Jim had this to say, "I have enjoyed every single thing about my Epiphone '61 SG reissues. I have not only used them on the At the Drive-in tour this spring, but also on the new Sparta recording. I usually don't use the same guitars live and on record, but I am head-over-heels for this thing. Thanks again Epiphone."

in this video at 00:02, Jim can be seen using a Tele deluxe 72 modified

Throughout this video you can see 2 Fender Bassbreaker 45 watt 2x12 amps behind Jim.

Jim Ward of Sparta shows off his VOX AC30 Custom Classic in this video.

Ward has used two Telecasters with Sparta and Sleepercar. One in an orange finish (pictured above) and one in a butterscotch blonde Was playing a light blue Telecaster with a black pick guard in Adelaide (photo provided)

He uses white Gibson SG Junior with dogear p90 pickup.

Listed in gear stolen from him in 2010

As confirmed in Rig Rundown in 2020

His hands-down favorite acoustic, that's been making increasing appearances on Sparta records since Threes, a staple for the melancholic, alt-country Sleepercar, and the companion for his current livestreams and podcasts is this Gibson J-45 outfitted with an L.R. Baggs M1 soundhole pickup

On this page of Orange Amps' website, Jim Ward says, “First and foremost the ability to sculpt your tone on the AD30 TC Combo is what won me over… ”

Listed in gear stolen from him in 2010

Listed in gear stolen from him in 2010

Listed in gear stolen from him in 2010

On Orange Amps' website, it states that Jim Ward uses an Orange PPC212OB Cabinet.

Listed in gear stolen from him in 2010

In 2010, Jim Ward's Boss DM-3 Delay was listed among the gear stolen from him, as reported by Tiny Mix Tapes.

Listed in gear stolen from him in 2010

Listed in gear stolen from him in 2010. Had two according to this, not sure if he used both in his setup

In 2010, Jim Ward had two Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 PLUS units among the gear stolen from him, as reported by Tiny Mix Tapes.

Listed in gear stolen from him in 2010

In a user-uploaded photo, Jim Ward is seen using a Boss TR-2 Tremolo pedal, which he activates during a performance of "Cosmonaut."

in this video Jim can be seen playing a Rick 330.

Ward mentioned the use of Bowman Audio Endeavors Overdrive Pedal in the end-of-the-year Guitar World 2022 issue.

Jim Ward was observed using the MXR Phase 90 (Script Logo) phaser effects pedal during a live performance at Club Dada in Dallas, Texas on March 11, 2024, as evidenced by a photograph from the event.

Jim Ward's preferred guitar during his time with At the Drive-In was an SG-shaped 1961 Gibson Les Paul Junior in Pelham Blue. This is confirmed in his Rig Rundown interview with Premier Guitar at the 6:32 mark. https://youtu.be/Xyq8NzqeeKE?si=VC7VH__eWZQ6DKGS&t=392

Unfortunately, this guitar was stolen on August 27, 2010, while he was on tour with Sleeper Car, along with the rest of the band's gear.