Mick Thomson

"First custom guitar I ever had built. Got a loan to order it in 1994. Tracked the first record with it. Still my favorite color of any guitar I've owned."

This guitar was used to track Slipknot's self-titled album, according to this article:

http://noisecreep.com/slipknot-jim-root-mick-thompson-gear-on-a-budget/

"As for his guitar, Thompson was playing a custom Jackson V that he’d had since he was 19-years-old. The Jackson was hand-built and had EMG pickups."

He can also be seeing this guitar live from 1996 - 1997.

Mick posted a photo on Instagram of a set of new guitars, both of which were customized to his liking: a Jackson Soloist, and the lesser-known Jackson Double Rhoads.

Mick previously used a custom shop B. C. Rich Bich in 2004. This was his final collaboration with B. C. Rich, signing a contract with Ibanez only a few months later. Interestingly enough, Mick himself stated the B. C. Rich Special Editon Bich was based on his custom's build in an interview about his favorite gear in this article: https://www.musicradar.com/news/in-pictures-slipknots-mick-thomson-shares-his-favourite-guitars-and-gear-from-an-extensive-collection

In this picture, taken at the Knotfest Slipknot Museum, Mick's self-titled-era RG560 can be seen. This can be seen in the Wait and Bleed music video, and most Slipknot performances from 1998 and 1999.

Mick talks about his custom shop Ibanez MTM Stormtrooper and his new stock signature based on it which is MTM20

MTM20 is slightly different than MTM Stormtrooper

MTM20 has duncan designed pickups and bolt-on neck build

Micks guitar was loaded with different pickups through years 1. Seymour Duncan AHB-1s seen at the source video 2. Seymour Duncan Mick Thomson Signature EMTY AHB-3s (3:52 https://youtu.be/Yh0Ho_--_XM?si=lp_Fq5XMvobmpgsy) 3. Fishman Fluence Humbuckers (https://www.musicradar.com/news/in-pictures-slipknots-mick-thomson-shares-his-favourite-guitars-and-gear-from-an-extensive-collection) And has neck-through body build as shown in the main source video (1:99)

Mick talked about tracking All Hope Is Gone with that guitar several times in different videos including main source video and there are videos proving it: https://youtu.be/w-eQSLsqPcQ?si=SF7yFMdRjrNhd7Aa

In an Instagram post by Omega Ampworks, Mick Thomson of Slipknot is mentioned using his custom Jackson Mick Thomson Carbon Fiber guitar while recording the song "All Out Life."

At the 00:03, 1:17, and 1:21 mark, Mick can be seen using a B.C. Rich Beast which he used very briefly for touring in 2000

Before he made a contract with Ibanez, Mich Thomson had a line of signature Warlock electric guitars made by B.C. Rich, dubbed the M7 Warlock.

In this picture, you can see Mick Thomson with his signature M7 Warlock.

At 0:16, 0:31 and 0:40 You can see mick with a custom shop USA B.C. Rich Assassin/ASM prototype with his signature specs at the time.

In this gear tour, Mick Thomson talks about his Ovation MT37-5 acoustic guitar. 5:31-6:53

Mick posted a photo on Instagram of a set of new guitars, both of which were customized to his liking: a Jackson Soloist, and the lesser-known Jackson Double Rhoads.

In this picture, Mick can be seen using an extremely rare Jackson AT1T. He can be seen using this for a very short period in 2000.

In this rare image of Mick and Jim; Mick is seen with a rare prototype Bc rich jr v model with his signature specs (at the time).

Mick can be seen displaying this kick ass guitar in 3 promtional pictures from 2008 right as recording of All Hope Is Gone was finished and being used for tracking leads in a documentary chronichling the aforementioned recording sessions at the 18:30 mark. It was also used very breifly live in 2008, but has never been pictured since.

In this image, you can see Mick Thomson with his signature MTM100.

Thomson purchased a Yngwie Malmsteen Strat that was part of a tribute run of the Play Loud Strat limited to 100, handbuilt by Fender Master Builders.

Photo from Mick's official Instagram

In this video Mick can be seen holding a custom black RG

Slipknot lead guitarist Mick Thomson’s arrival heralds the induction of one of metal’s most successful and revered players into the Jackson fold. His game changing, take-no-prisoners approach to metal guitar has influenced countless musicians worldwide, while his black hole-heavy de-tuned guitar sound has been an integral part of Slipknot for more than two decades. With over 16 million records/videos sold and an impressive stream of ongoing sold-out worldwide tours, the Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum band continues to be a dominant force in modern metal music.

Jackson pays tribute to Thomson with the new USA Custom Mick Thomson Limited Edition Signature Soloist™ guitar.

Premium features include a genuine mahogany bound body coupled with a graphite reinforced through-body three-piece quartersawn maple/rosewood/maple neck—carved to a custom super-thin profile for maximum comfort and high-speed playability, and a 12”-16” compound radius ebony fingerboard with 24 frets.

This signature Soloist is powered by a pair of active humbucking Seymour Duncan® Mick Thomson EMTY Blackouts, customized to complement the complex, crushing riffs Thomson plays in dropped tunings. The EMTY bridge pickup offers the energy and output of the original Blackouts but with Thomson’s custom voicing to emphasize the percussive chunk of palm-muted notes. Designed for crystal clear clean tones, the EMTY neck pickup can also produce more aggressive mids and increased sustain for high-speed solos and ominous melodic interludes when you crank up the gain.

Other features include a fixed Floyd Rose® bridge and locking nut for laser-accurate intonation and ultra-stable tuning, single master volume control, three-way blade and a uniquely angled side jack.

Beastly sounding, it’s also a beauty in a show-stopping Deep Blood Metallic with a matching reversed pointed 6-in-line headstock and black hardware, including Schaller® strap locks and Gotoh® tuners. Comes in a custom Anvil® case along with special case candy items such as a certificate autographed by Thomson, a black Mono Betty long guitar strap, Dunlop® custom picks and a Slipknot tour laminate.

As of 2018 Mick Thomson has switched from Ibanez to Jackson guitars. He can be seen in this video introducing his new Jackson signature soloist, which is essentially the same as his old Ibanez models.

in slipknots premier guitar rig rundown, mick thomson shows this custom ibanez mtm1

In this video at 3:39, You can mick with a one off ibanez custom model in an Ash body with a rosewood fretboard and a bubinga/maple neck.

this is a mick thomson signature in a dark green finish it can be seen from 7.15-18.40

In this video, Mick talks abouts his first guitar he ever got a hohner tele copy

In this picture from Instagram posted by Stacy (Mick's wife), you can see that she's holding ESP M-II Custom. Mick played it live in Knotfest Japan.

In this picture from Instagram posted by Mike Smith (Thomson's guitar tech), you can clearly see the headstock of an ESP E-II Arrow used by Mick Thomson.

In this Instagram post, you can see Mick's ESP Eclipse Custom with Fishman pickups and custom bridge. Mick use this guitar during Knotfest Japan.

In this Instagram post, you can clearly see Mick with his ESP Horizon with custom bridge and Fishman pickups. He use this guitar during Knotfest Japan 2023.

Renowned guitarist Mick Thomson has recently embarked on a new chapter in his musical journey by embracing ESP guitars. The highly respected musician, known for his incredible skills in the metal genre, has made a significant switch to ESP models. This exciting development was officially confirmed through a recent Instagram post by the ESP brand, showcasing Mick Thomson proudly wielding his new ESP guitar.

Mick Thomson is seen using his signature Ibanez MTM1 (Black) guitar during live performances, as shown in a user-uploaded photo.