Michael Nielsen's Gear
In the YouTube video titled "The King of Rack Preamps is Back! Soldano X88IR 👑," Michael Nielsen demonstrates the Soldano X88-IR Stereo Rackmount Tube Preamplifier.
Michael Nielsen features the Friedman BE-100 Deluxe amplifier in his video titled "Marshall 1959SL vs Friedman BE100" on his YouTube channel, Big Hairy Guitars. The video is labeled BE-100 but what he is using is the BE-100 Deluxe. He has also used this amp in other videos.
In the YouTube video titled "Marshall 1959SL vs Friedman BE100" by Michael Nielsen - Big Hairy Guitars, Michael Nielsen features the Marshall 1959SLP MK II Reissue 2-Channel 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head throughout the video, providing a direct demonstration of its capabilities.
In the YouTube video titled "Did Jackson Understand What they Were About to Sell!?!" by Michael Nielsen - Big Hairy Guitars, Michael Nielsen is shown using the Jackson Limited Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1 Electric Guitar.
Michael Nielsen uses the LPD Pedals Eighty7 Plexi Preamp Pedal as the preamp for his Marshall amplifier. This is confirmed at 4:45 in his YouTube video, where he shows the pedal, and it is also mentioned in the video description.
In a YouTube video by Michael Nielsen titled "Did Jackson Understand What they Were About to Sell!?!," he explicitly states at the 4:32 mark that he is using a 1971 Marshall Super Lead 100-Watt Head. The amplifier is also visibly positioned behind him to his right, confirming its use.
In the video titled "This Yamaha Preamp ALMOST Took Over The World!" by Michael Nielsen on his YouTube channel Big Hairy Guitars, Michael Nielsen prominently features and discusses the Yamaha DG-1000.
Michael Nielsen uses the Shabat Lion guitar, as evidenced by his YouTube video "Friedman JEL-20 20w amplifier," where he showcases the Friedman JEL amp using this instrument. The Shabat Lion in Nielsen's collection is equipped with a tremolo, which is a custom feature not present in the guitar's standard model.
In the video titled "Friedman JEL-20 20w amplifier" by Michael Nielsen - Big Hairy Guitars, Michael Nielsen uses the Gibson Les Paul R8 to demo the Friedman JEL amplifier at the 7:10 mark. This usage is also confirmed in the video description, which lists the guitars used, including the Les Paul R8 with Lollar Pickups.
At 6:18 in the video titled "Friedman JEL-20 20w amplifier" on Michael Nielsen's YouTube channel, he switches to the Shabat Lynx to demonstrate the Friedman JEL amp.
Michael Nielsen is shown using the Steinberger GM4S in the YouTube video "Every Guitar I Own" by Big Hairy Guitars, specifically at the 3:57 mark.
At the 18:43 mark in the YouTube video titled "Every Guitar I Own" by Michael Nielsen - Big Hairy Guitars, Michael Nielsen clearly shows his James Tyler Studio Elite guitar.
At 24:58 in the YouTube video titled "Every Guitar I Own," Michael Nielsen, a guitarist, bassist, composer, and music producer, showcases his Epiphone Casino. The video is provided by Michael Nielsen on his channel, Big Hairy Guitars.
In the video "Every Guitar I Own" by Michael Nielsen - Big Hairy Guitars, at 29:45, Michael Nielsen showcases his Dingwall Nolly Getgood Signature NG3 bass.
At the 33:10 mark of his YouTube video "Every Guitar I Own," Michael Nielsen features the Fender Lead II.
In the YouTube video titled "Every Guitar I Own" by Michael Nielsen - Big Hairy Guitars, Michael Nielsen features the PRS Custom 22 at the 34:30 mark.
In the video "Every Guitar I Own" by Michael Nielsen - Big Hairy Guitars, Michael Nielsen features the Friedman Vintage T guitar at the 37:17 mark.
Michael Nielsen features the Friedman Cali guitar at 40:29 in his YouTube video titled "Every Guitar I Own," confirming his use of this specific gear.
In the video titled "Every Guitar I Own" by Michael Nielsen - Big Hairy Guitars, the Ibanez Steve Vai JEM Jr is featured at the 44:40 mark, confirming its use by the artist.
At the 46:35 mark of the YouTube video titled "Every Guitar I Own," Michael Nielsen features the EVH Wolfgang Special, confirming his use of this particular guitar.
At 48:43 in the YouTube video titled "Every Guitar I Own" by Michael Nielsen - Big Hairy Guitars, Michael Nielsen features and uses the Luxxtone Guitars Choppa T, confirming his use of this specific gear.
In the video titled "Every Guitar I Own" by Michael Nielsen on his YouTube channel, Big Hairy Guitars, the Ibanez RG760 is featured at the 51:02-minute mark.
Michael Nielsen discusses his use of the Fender Custom Shop Nocaster Reissue at the 53:21 mark in his YouTube video titled "Every Guitar I Own." The video is available on his channel, Michael Nielsen - Big Hairy Guitars.
At 1:00:04 in the YouTube video "Every Guitar I Own," Michael Nielsen discusses his use of the Suhr Modern Koa.
At 1:02:48 in the YouTube video "Every Guitar I Own" by Michael Nielsen - Big Hairy Guitars, Michael Nielsen discusses his Huss & Dalton D-RH Acoustic guitar.
In a video by Michael Nielsen on his YouTube channel "Big Hairy Guitars," the PastFx Hot For Flanger pedal is visibly present and actively used, as evidenced by the distinct swirly sound characteristic of a flanger effect emanating from the amplifier.
In the YouTube video by Michael Nielsen titled "When You Get Distracted While Making Your Pedalboard," the Rodenberg SL Clean Boost Custom Shop Steve Lukather Signature is clearly visible in the top row, center of the pedalboard.
The Dunlop ZW-45 Zakk Wylde Signature Cry Baby Wah pedal is clearly visible on the right side in the video by Michael Nielsen on YouTube.
Michael Nielsen uses the LPD Pedals JMP79 Preamp, as it is clearly visible on the top row left in his YouTube video titled "When You Get Distracted While Making Your Pedalboard," uploaded by Michael Nielsen - Big Hairy Guitars.
In a YouTube video by Michael Nielsen titled "When You Get Distracted While Making Your Pedalboard," the VS Audio Royal Flush+ pedal is clearly visible on the bottom row left. The distinguishing feature of the Royal Flush+ is the spacing of the input and output jacks, which are farther apart compared to the previous version, confirming its identity as the Plus version.
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Discography
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction (Original Game Soundtrack)
2010
Splinter Cell Blacklist (Original Game Soundtrack)
2013
Forza Motorsport 7 (Original Soundtrack)
2019
Forza Motorsport 6 (Original Soundtrack)
2019
Forza Motorsport (Original Soundtrack)
2023
Forza Motorsport 6 (10 Year Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
2025
Songs From The Noisy Kitchen
2025