Guitars
3
Luna Guitars Athena Aqua Mist
In this live photo, Mills can be seen playing a Luna Guitars Athena Aqua Mist... more
Amplifiers
4
Ampeg B-15
Used on *Murmur*, according to these two sources. *R.E.M.'s Murmur* by J. ... more

Fender Bassman Pro 8x10'' Bass Cabinet
r.e.m. live on the tube 11/18/83 playing radio free europe. Mike is playing a... more

Fender Bassman 100T Amp
r.e.m. live on the tube 11/18/83. Mike is using the amp head through his fend... more

Fender Dual Showman Reverb
Used in the "mid-70s", as stated in this July 13, 2017 Music Radar interview.... more
Effects Pedals
4
Electro-Harmonix "Black Russian" Big Muff Pi V8
Visible in this photo of Mills' pedalboard, sourced from [Kit Rae's Big Muff ... more

Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phase Shifter Effect...
Visible in this photo of Mills' pedalboard, sourced from [Kit Rae's Big Muff ... more

Boss DD-6 Digital Delay
Visible in this photo of Mills' pedalboard, sourced from [Kit Rae's Big Muff ... more

Korg PK-13 Pedal Keyboard
Mentioned in this March 12, 2021 The Holtz Effect interview. > Well, on th... more
Bass Guitars
9
Fender Precision Bass
In this photo, Mike Mills can be seen playing a Fender Precision Bass. more

Hofner 500/1 Bass
Mills can be seen using a Hofner 500/1 Bass in this photo. more

Rickenbacker 4001
Mills can be seen playing a Rickenbacker 4001 in this photo. more

Godin Shifter Classic 4 Bass
In this image, Mills can be seen playing a Godin Shifter Classic 4 Bass. more
Pianos
0Keyboards and Synthesizers
1
What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does Mike Mills use?

Roland D-50
The Roland D 50 can be seen at around 5:50 while the band is experimenting in... more
Microphones
1
Neumann U47 FET
Used for the bass on *Reckoning*, as recalled by producers Mitch Easter and D... more
Studio Equipment
3
MCI JH24 1" 8 Track
Used to record *Murmur* and *Reckoning*, as recalled by producers Mitch Easte... more

Teac A-2340
Used to record the *Chronic Town* EP, as recalled by producer Mitch Easter in... more

Korg BPX-3 Bass Unit
Mentioned in this March 12, 2021 The Holtz Effect interview. > Well, on th... more
Strings
1
D'Addario EXL170 Nickel Round Wound Bass Strings
Mentioned in this July 13, 2017 Music Radar interview. > His strings of ch... more
Other Gear
0Gear Guides
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