John Lee Hooker's Gear

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The Epiphone 'The Boogie Man' Sheraton JLH Model is the official signature guitar for John Lee Hooker. According to the Gibson Guitar Board, this limited edition model features design elements characteristic of the Sheraton series.

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John Lee Hooker played an Epiphone Sheraton E212T, as highlighted in TheBluesMobile's feature on his birthday celebration.

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In this photo, Hooker is holding 1952 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop, which had P90 pickups, not humbuckers.

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In this photo, Hooker is playing Gibson ES-330.

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John Lee Hooker frequently used the Fender Twin Reverb Silverface amplifier during his performances in the early '90s. According to my uncle, who played drums for him, Hooker preferred this amp despite its weight, often relying on assistance from his nephew, Archie, to transport it.

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In the photo from Teachrock, John Lee Hooker's Epiphone guitar is connected to a Gibson Hawk amplifier.

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In the YouTube video titled "John Lee Hooker 'Boom Boom Boom Boom' - Mississippi Delta Blues," John Lee Hooker is seen playing an Epiphone Zephyr, specifically models from 1959 and 1961 in blonde finish.

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The photograph on Guncotton Guitars shows John Lee Hooker using a Vox Python strap.

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Producer Steve Hoffman has stated his use of the LA-2A for Hooker.

My Teletronix LA-2A, ganged for stereo or mono reproduction via the handy toggle switch in the center of the two units. (...) I've used it on countless projects, Nat "King" Cole, Frank Sinatra, Beach Boys, Doors, Eagles, Ringo, McCartney, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Peggy Lee, Jethro Tull, Chuck Berry, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Van Morrison, White Stripes, Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ella Fitzgerald, Yes, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Steely Dan, Steppenwolf, Bad Company, Jim Croce, Elvis Presley, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Dave Mason, Paul Simon, America, The Band, Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Cars, ZZ Top, James Taylor, Art Pepper, Steve Miller Band, Queen, Rod Stewart, Duke Ellington, John Lee Hooker, Al Jolson, Roy Orbison, Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis, Jr., The Who, Lightnin' Hopkins, Bill Haley & his Comets, Miles Davis, Mamas and Papas, Blue Öyster Cult, The Byrds, Eric Clapton, Bill Evans Trio, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Phil Collins, Alice Cooper, Deep Purple, Jeff Beck, Doobie Bros., Faces, Grand Funk, Heart, Billy Joel, Linda Ronstadt, Ten Years After, Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, Pat Benetar, Elton John, Leon Russell, Metallica. etc.

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In this photograph, John Lee Hooker is playing with a Gibson BB King Lucille Standard Cherry.

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On the cover photograph of JLH album "That's my story", he shows an acoustic guitar.

https://www.discogs.com/John-Lee-Hooker-Thats-My-Story/release/962865

On the head of the guitar is the inscription "Goya"

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John Lee Hooker is confirmed to have used a Harmony Monterey guitar at the Newport Folk and Jazz Festival in 1960. Notably, Muddy Waters borrowed this guitar for the photo shoot of his "At Newport 60" album cover, as his Fender Telecaster was left on stage.

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