John Denver's Gear

Hide incorrect submissions

On those pictures, we can see John Denver playing on a Godin Multiac

Find it on:

In the image you can see John Denver playing a Guild F-512 12-String Acoustic Guitar.

Find it on:

On this photo we can see John Denver cleaning his B45

Find it on:

On this photo we can see John Denver playing on a 1979 Gibson Custom ES-335 Dot Electric Guitar in Vintage Sunburst

Find it on:

John Denver is known for playing the Guild F-50 Acoustic Guitar in Natural finish, specifically the F-50R model with a double pickguard and a custom headstock labeled "Artist Award Model." According to The John Denver Guitar Research Site, many fans recognize this guitar as his most iconic instrument.

Find it on:

The John Denver Guitar Research Site features images of John Denver playing a 1962 Gibson Hummingbird, highlighting his use of this iconic acoustic guitar.

Find it on:

On this picture we can see John Denver holding a Les Paul Standard

Find it on:

This Model is an Ovation Classic 1613 Nylon String with Stereo Electronics. Information courtesy of Ovation Guitars Company.

Find it on:

John Denver used a Taylor 855 12-String Acoustic guitar, as detailed by The John Denver Guitar Research Site. This 1994 model features a Sitka spruce top, Indian rosewood back and sides, a mahogany neck, and an Indian rosewood fretboard and bridge. It also includes Grover tuners, a 25 1/2" scale length, and a 1 7/8" nut width, with the serial number #940506119.

Find it on:

John Denver is associated with the Guild F-612 12-String Acoustic Guitar, a rare and distinctive instrument crafted at Guild's original Hoboken shop. Known for its impressive size, with an 18-inch bout, the F-612 was produced in limited numbers between 1970 and 1972. Denver’s guitar, made in 1971, features unique fretboard and snowflake bridge inlays, a spruce top, a rosewood body, and an ebony fingerboard. This instrument is celebrated for its rich tonal quality, often described as "a chorus of angels singing." Details about John Denver's use of this guitar can be found on The Unique Guitar Blog.

Find it on:

According to the Unique Guitar Blog article titled "John Denver's Guitars," John Denver is mentioned as using the Guild F212XL 12-String Acoustic guitar. He is also seen playing this specific guitar on the cover of his album "Poems, Prayers & Promises."

Find it on:

This is a community-built gear list for John Denver.

  • Find relevant music gear like Microphones, Guitars, Amplifiers, Effects Pedals, Software Plugins and VSTs, Keyboards and Synthesizers, Instruments, and other instruments and add it to John Denver.
  • The best places to look for gear usage are typically on the artist's social media, YouTube, live performance images, and interviews.
  • To receive email updates when John Denver is seen with new gear, follow the artist.

Discography

Album Credits

Similar Artists

Don McLean

Don McLean

Singer, Guitarist

Jim Croce

Jim Croce

Singer, Guitarist

Gordon Lightfoot

Gordon Lightfoot

Singer

Dan Fogelberg

Dan Fogelberg

Guitarist, Composer

Harry Chapin

Harry Chapin

Peter, Paul and Mary

Peter, Paul and Mary

Carly Simon

Carly Simon

Singer, Composer

Cat Stevens

Cat Stevens

Singer, Guitarist

James Taylor

James Taylor

Singer, Guitarist · James Taylor (band)

America

America

Bread

Bread

Art Garfunkel

Art Garfunkel

Singer · Simon and Garfunkel