Kurt Vile
Kurt Vile's Gear
"Kurt is using his namesake Kurt Vile peruvian strap on his Jaguar. It's hard to see it because of all the hair, but it's there." - Taken from Original Fuzz's website's artists section.
At 23:20 minute mark, Vile's pedalboard can be seen, with Eventide PowerFactor being as his power supply.
A user-uploaded photo of the DiPinto product description indicates that Kurt Vile uses DiPinto Electric Guitar Strings.
Took photo of Kurt's pedalboard while crewing his gig in Glasgow 29/08/22.
Took photo of pedalboard while crewing his gig in Glasgow 29/08/22.
Took photo of pedalboard while crewing his gig in Glasgow 29/08/22.
Took photo of pedalboard while crewing his gig in Glasgow 29/08/22.
Took photo of pedalboard while crewing his gig in Glasgow 29/08/22.
Took photo of pedalboard while crewing his gig in Glasgow 29/08/22.
Took photo of pedalboard while crewing his gig in Glasgow 29/08/22.
In the video titled "Kurt Vile & The Violators - Loading Zones (Glastonbury 2019)" by BBC Music, you can see a Fender Pro Junior IV amplifier in the background.
In an Instagram post by Kurt Vile on August 13, 2022, his pedalboard is shown, which includes the Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer reissue. The post, featuring a note from bandmate Jesse Trbovich, highlights the setup of a lightweight pedalboard for Vile's fly gigs.
In an Instagram post dated February 2026, Kurt Vile is depicted at a band practice session in a basement, with a DANELECTRO 3699 FUZZ clearly visible on his pedalboard. The post was accompanied by the caption: "Got the basement blues pretty bad (gettin ready for the boat show with @jessetrbo) see yall soon @modestmouse @builttospill @califone_timrutili and the rest! 📸: @hubrisbrooks777".
Kurt Vile is confirmed to use the Fender American Original 60's Jaguar, as evidenced by an image of him with the guitar featured on the official Fender website.
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