Michael Kiwanuka

He can be seen playing a strat while shooting a music video.

In an interview with Wonderingsound.com: "Before Michael Kiwanuka topped BBC’s Sound of 2012 poll and earned himself a thousand comparisons to Bill Withers, the singer-songwriter wanted to sound like Jimi Hendrix or The Band. He pined for a Fender Stratocaster, instrument of choice for both Hendrix and Robbie Robertson."

In an interview with Paul Butler, who produced Kiwanukas debut "Home Again", it's been said that Kiwanuka used a 1966 Gibson J-50 for some of the acoustics on "Home Again". (http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/mar12/articles/kiwanuka.htm)

Besides also playing a regular D-18, Kiwanuka could be seen playing a rare 12 fret D-18VS Sunburst with a slotted headstock.

In this live TV performance on the BBC's Later... with Jools Holland, Michael Kiwanuka can be seen playing a Gibson SG Special. It appears to be a vintage model from the late 60s due to its larger, "Batwing" pickguard and apparent age. The guitar has also been modified with a Maestro Vibrola tailpiece, however it is unlikely that he uses it as the arm has been removed. Michael can be seen playing this guitar in many live performances of his song "Hero" from his eponymously-titled 2020 Mercury Prize winning album.

This picture of him playing a Les Paul was made during the recording sessions for "Home Again".

Kiwanuka posted this picture of him and his Martin D-35 from his last stay in Oslo, Norway.

"Playing my 1967 12 string reverse firebird at Paul Butler's old studio on the Isle of Wight. You can't see it too well but this guitar is so gnarly!!!! And it's a pretty thing. Must of been feeling this take. Good Times!!" - Kiwanuka on Instagram

Kiwanuka plays different D-18s. One of them is a D-18 Authentic which was used on "Home Again" according to Paul Butler who produced Kiwanukas debut. (http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/mar12/articles/kiwanuka.htm)

Kiwanuka can be seen playing a vintage looking SJ-200 during early 2016 shows.

Michael Kiwanuka is seen playing a Fender Jaguar in a recent Instagram story, as evidenced by the accompanying image.

According to an article on the official Fender website titled "Fender Feedback: Michael Kiwanuka on the 'Emotional' Stratocaster," Michael Kiwanuka uses a Fender American Professional Stratocaster.