Guitars
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What kind of Guitars does John Flansburgh use?
Fender Telecaster
In this photo, John Flansburgh can be seen playing a Fender Telecaster. more
Fender Jazzmaster Electric Guitar
John Flansburgh can be seen with a red Fender Jazzmaster in this photo. more
Gibson ES-335 Electric Guitar
In this video, at 0:43, Flansburgh can be seen playing a Gibson ES-335. F... more
Fender American Deluxe Telecaster (Duplicate)
In this video, at 3:33, one can see Flansburgh playing Fender American Deluxe... more
Amplifiers
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What kind of Amplifiers does John Flansburgh use?
Matchless Chieftain 2x12 Combo Amp
Behind Flansburgh in this video, we can see a Matchless Chieftain, most notab... more
Fender Vibrolux Reverb
John Flansburgh is seen using a Fender Vibrolux Reverb amplifier (blackface v... more
Effects Pedals
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What kind of Effects Pedals does John Flansburgh use?
Boss VB-2W Vibrato
> I recently got the Boss VB-2W Vibrato Waza Craft which I am in love with. I... more
Strymon Flint
> I have a small set of pedals that I leave on all the time, set to extremely... more
Walrus Audio Julia
> I have a small set of pedals that I leave on all the time, set to extremely... more
ZVEX Vexter Box of Rock
> I have a small set of pedals that I leave on all the time, set to extremely... more
Microphones
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What kind of Microphones does John Flansburgh use?
Sennheiser e 945 Supercardioid Dynamic
At 2:03 in this video of They Might Be Giants covering Chumbawamba, one can s... more
Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
In this fantastic cover, at 1:30, we can see Flansburgh singing into Shure SM57. more
Keyboards and Synthesizers
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What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does John Flansburgh use?
Casio MT 65
Flansburgh posted a photo of his Casio MT-65 on Instagram with the caption "W... more
Studio Equipment
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What kind of Studio Equipment does John Flansburgh use?
Casio FZ1 Sampler
In the 33 1/3 publication *They Might Be Giants' Flood*, on page 74, John Lin... more
Radial Engineering SGI TX/RX Studio Guitar Interface
> Flansburgh’s footpedal gear includes the Radial SGI TX and SGI RX, Boss Noi... more
Other Gear
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What kind of Gear & Equipment does John Flansburgh use?
Gear Guides
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