Kurt Ballou

Kurt Ballou uses the sE Electronics T2 microphone, as indicated by a post from godcitymusic on Instagram, stating, "Some recent additions to the mic cabinet: @sennheiser MD-21, @seelectronics T2, @akgaudio D3600, and @rodemic K2."

The Instagram account @godcitymusic has confirmed that Kurt Ballou uses the Rode K2 microphone, stating: "Some recent additions to the mic cabinet: @sennheiser MD-21, @seelectronics T2, @akgaudio D3600, and @rodemic K2."

A couple welcome arrivals at the studio today! The first is a GML 8200 by way of @atomic_garden_east. I’ve used many GML’s over the years and have owned a Sontec and a Don Classic but never an 8200. Hyped to have it in my arsenal! Anyone want to buy a pair of Empirical Labs Lil’ Freq’s? The second is a bag of new old stock

Kurt Ballou uses the Dead Air Generator 1, as confirmed by his Instagram post: "New pedal day! Got these rad noise generators from my old pal Will at @dead_air_studios. He’s taking pre-orders now! Let’s go!"

Kurt Ballou uses the Dead Air Generator 3 Voltage Starved Synth, as evidenced by his Instagram post on godcitymusic, where he shares, "New pedal day! Got these rad noise generators from my old pal Will at @dead_air_studios He’s taking pre-orders now! Let’s go!"

@origineffects appreciation post: wow these things make your signal stay put! So far I’m loving it for “post rock” guitars and smooth, classy bass tones! #cali76stackedition

Kurt Ballou uses a Ludwig Classic Maple drum kit, as confirmed by an Instagram post from @godcitymusic stating, "Yoooo! New kit day! With the purchase of this mod orange downbeat sized kit (12, 14, 20) from @ludwigdrumshq God City’s classic maple collection is complete. We now have 10, 12, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22."

This rocks! I love being able to do sub synth with glissando with a guitar! @sourceaudio #c4 #c4synth

Kurt Ballou uses the Electronic Audio Experiments Halberd V1, as confirmed by his Instagram post: "New pedal day! @electronicaudioexperiments #halberd is a really great sounding and well engineered transistor overdrive that just sounds like pure class. I had a chance to beta test a few versions along the way and I have to say that John has really outdone himself!"

Kurt Ballou uses the Peavey 6534+ Guitar Amplifier Head, as confirmed by his Instagram post: "Thank you to @andycomplains for hooking up this @peaveyelectronics 6534. I never thought I'd be a 5150-style guy, but this thing is really bringing me around. #peaveysbigadventure #6534."

Kurt Ballou uses the Orange PPC412 Guitar Speaker Cabinet, as evidenced by an Instagram post from godcitymusic, which shows the @orangeamplifiers rig for the @converge set at @hopscotchfest.

Kurt Ballou uses the Dunwich Amps Tyrant, as confirmed by the Instagram post from @godcitymusic: "Coming soon, the @nailstyranny Tyrant by @dunwichamps. Limited run of 30 pedals available from @allinmerch. @wildcustomguitars."

Kurt Ballou has confirmed his use of Planet Waves Auto Trim Locking Tuning Machines, stating, "After more than a decade with Planet Waves tuners, I don't think I could ever go back. These things rule." This statement was shared on the Instagram account @godcitymusic.

Kurt Ballou uses the Darkglass Electronics Microtubes B7K Analog Bass PreAmp, as indicated by an Instagram post from @godcitymusic captioned, "Rippin' some bass tracks with @nailstyranny @darkglasselectronics and @orangeamplifiers."

Kurt Ballou uses the Dean Costello Audio Heavy Metal Warfare, as evidenced by a post from @godcitymusic on Instagram, which mentions "Robotic guitar mic adjustment for perfect phase alignment" and tags @deancostelloaudio.

Kurt Ballou, guitarist for Converge, uses the EMG 85 Active Alnico Humbucker pickups. He stated that they "give me crunch when I need it," as confirmed by EMG Pickups in their artist view section.

Kurt Ballou, guitarist of Converge, uses the EMG 60 Active Ceramic Humbucker pickups, as confirmed by EMG Pickups. He prefers the EMG-85/EMG-60 combo because they "give me crunch when I need it."

According to the EMG website, Kurt Ballou uses EMG 89 Active Pickups Black.

Kurt Ballou, guitarist for Converge, has confirmed in an interview with @deathwishinc on Tumblr that he has been using EMG pickups throughout the band's 21-year history, mentioning that he has recently been experimenting with the EMG JH James Hetfield Humbucker Set.

Kurt Ballou states that he uses a Seymour Duncan SH-8n Invader Pickup in the neck position of his guitar. This information is confirmed in a video interview with TotalGuitar, titled "Me And My Guitar: Converge's Kurt Ballou and his Framus AK-1974," available on YouTube.

In a video interview with TotalGuitar, Kurt Ballou mentions that he uses a Bare Knuckle Nailbomb Humbucker Pickup in the bridge position of his custom Framus AK-1974 guitar.

In the EarthQuaker Devices video "Show Us Your Junk! Ep. 17," Kurt Ballou discusses his gear, including the Marshall 4x12 1982A cabinet.

Kurt Ballou is confirmed to have used a Guild Bluesbird, as documented by a source on Angelfire titled "Kurt Ballou of Converge."

According to a source on Angelfire, Kurt Ballou uses D'Addario EXL115 Nickelwound Guitar Strings with a gauge of 11-49.

According to a source on Angelfire, Kurt Ballou of Converge uses Dunlop Tortex Standard 0.88mm Guitar Picks.

In an Instagram post by godcitymusic, Kurt Ballou is shown using the Universal Audio Apollo 16 v2 for hardware inserts in his mix room.

Kurt Ballou is confirmed to use the First Act Custom Sheena guitar, as evidenced by a post from the official Twitter account of First Act. The post features an image of Ballou on stage with the guitar, accompanied by a caption highlighting his performance with it.

Kurt Ballou is seen using the Blackstar Artisan 30 30-Watt Combo in a video recorded by hate5six during a Converge performance at Royale in Boston, MA on November 12, 2012.