Johnny Mackay

Stated in an interview with Guitar World: "I do remember using a lot of ‘60s Jags and stuff like that. I own a ’63 Jag that I used a bunch on the [Time Itself]". It is also possible this is same guitar(s) used throughout Children Collides' career.

Johnny Mackay is confirmed to use a Fender Competition Mustang, as seen in the video "Children Collide - Chosen Armies" by CrucialMusicMgt on YouTube. Additionally, he can be observed playing the same guitar at the 6:08 mark of the 'Farewell Rocketship' video. The distinct stripes on the body of the guitar clearly identify it as a Competition Mustang.

In an Instagram video posted by the account "childrencollide," guitarist Johnny Mackay is shown using a Marshall 1960A 4x12'' Cabinet. The cabinet is shown in the lower-left corner of the fifth picture in the slideshow, and its non-flat surface confirms that it is a 1960A model rather than a 1960B.

In this Youtube video, titled “Children Collide - Speed of Sound | Live at Falls Festival 2010,” at 2:50, Johnny Mackay can be seen using a Carl Martin Octa-Switch MK2 on his pedalboard. Because this pedal’s eight switches line up horizontally, this confirms that Mackay is using the Carl Martin Octa-Switch MK2 model.

In this Youtube video, titled “Children Collide - Speed of Sound | Live at Falls Festival 2010,” at 2:50, Johnny Mackay can be seen using a Boss GE-7 Graphic Equalizer on his pedalboard, based on its Boss pedal shape, white color, and milk white knobs.

In an interview with Australian Musician, Johnny Mackay stated: "Yeah I’m usually using a Jag, but I am going to try and start using these two new guitars I’ve recently bought. I recently bought a Teisco Spectrum 5 (legendary instrument made in 1966, in Japan). I don’t know if you’ve ever seen one of those, but they’re one of the best looking guitars I’ve seen in my life. I’m just trying to make it sound as good as it looks."

In an interview with Australian Musician Johnny Mackay states that he bought a Teisco Spectrum 5 and a 1965 Gibson Firebird 3, with a non-reverse headstock. "I also just got a 1965 Gibson Firebird 3, with the non-reverse headstock, and both those guitars are getting set up at the moment."

In an interview with Australian Musician Magazine, Johnny Mackay stated, "At the moment I’m using a Line 6 Pocket POD, for my heaviest distortion," confirming his use of the Line 6 Pocket POD Guitar Amp Emulator.

In Fall Festival's YouTube video titled “Children Collide - Speed of Sound | Live at Falls Festival 2010,” at the 2:50 mark, guitarist Johnny Mackay is clearly seen using an Electro-Harmonix Stereo Memory Man with Hazarai on his pedalboard. This is identifiable by its distinct blue color, wide shape, light gray outline, and the notable white Hazarai knob located in the upper-right corner.