Paul Sidoti
guitar for Taylor Swift
Paul Sidoti's Gear
"When I was 15 and my parents took out a loan for a Roland JX-8P. That was my first synth, and I fell in love with the sounds instantly because they had a big fat analog sound to them," says Paul, at 5:55 in this video.
"Later on I purchased a D-50, JD-800, and MKS-20 and P-330 piano modules. Roland always seemed to come out with the greatest sounding keyboards, and they’re user-friendly. They were bright enough to cover digital, but I really loved the warm analog pad and string sounds, the really signature Roland stuff," says Paul, at 6:30 in this video.
In this Instagram photo from Oct 2014, Paul Sidoti shows off his EVH Wolfgang Custom Relic USA Electric Guitar in Vintage Burst finish. He says, "Welcome to the family.. @evhgear #thebest"
Paul Sidoti shows his EVH Stripe Series Circles Electric Guitar and says, "I think this afternoon calls for a little jamming to "Unchained".. @evhgear the best.." (Oct 2014)
Paul Sidoti posts a photo of his MacBook Pro and his amp emulation system, the Avid Eleven Rack Guitar Multi Effects Processor and Pro Tools. He says, "Lovin' my new compact fly rig.. #avidelevenrack"
According to this interview, Paul uses a GK-Ready Stratocaster.
"Later on I purchased a D-50, JD-800, and MKS-20 and P-330 piano modules. Roland always seemed to come out with the greatest sounding keyboards, and they’re user-friendly. They were bright enough to cover digital, but I really loved the warm analog pad and string sounds, the really signature Roland stuff," Paul says, at 6:30 in this video.
"Later on I purchased a D-50, JD-800, and MKS-20 and P-330 piano modules. Roland always seemed to come out with the greatest sounding keyboards, and they’re user-friendly. They were bright enough to cover digital, but I really loved the warm analog pad and string sounds, the really signature Roland stuff," Paul says, at 6:30 in this video.
"I use that primarily in the studio to create different sounds. What’s nice about it is with the Roland/Fender Strat guitar, it tracks so nice and it doesn’t feel like you’re playing a guitar synth. They’re so accurate and easy to play. You have a full range of BOSS stompboxes [inside the GR-55] as well. The synth sounds are really amazing, ranging from pianos to flutes to full-on brass sections," says Paul, about his GR-55, at 4:37 in this video.
In the YouTube video "Taylor Swift ~ Picture To Burn (Hershey 7-28-07)" by chris9189, Paul Sidoti is seen playing a Fender Stratocaster White during the live performance.
In the YouTube video of Taylor Swift's full set at the 2019 Jingle Bell Ball in London, Paul Sidoti can be seen playing a 2019 Gibson J45 Studio.
Paul Sidoti tweets a photo of his Roland RD-800 Digital Piano and says, "I've owned @Roland_US keyboards/gear my whole life & this new RD-800 is spectacular! So inspiring.. Get ya one!" (tweet from Nov 2014)
"...I also started messing around with programming. I didn't really read manuals...I had the PG-800 that went with [the JX-8P], so I just started turning knobs and created my own sounds..." Paul says, at 6:10 in this video.
"...Later on I purchased a D-50, JD-800, and MKS-20 and P-330 piano modules. Roland always seemed to come out with the greatest sounding keyboards, and they’re user-friendly. They were bright enough to cover digital, but I really loved the warm analog pad and string sounds, the really signature Roland stuff," says Paul in this video, around 6:30.
At 1:37, Paul Sidoti says "When I found the 5150 III, I fell in love with it immediately [. . .]"
During a performance with Taylor Swift at the NYS Fair, Paul Sidoti was seen using a Gibson Les Paul Goldtop, as captured in a video by xoyankees13ox on YouTube.
i saw him use it in this video
at the 15 minute mark you can see the guitar
Paul Sidoti uses Duesenberg Paloma guitars in various colors while touring with Taylor Swift, as confirmed by Duesenberg on their official artist page.
Paul Sidoti is confirmed to use an EVH Striped Series Frankenstein guitar during the Eras Tour, specifically for the song "Karma," as evidenced by images from the tour.
Paul Sidoti is frequently pictured using a Kramer Eddie Van Halen Custom 5150 guitar, as evidenced in a photograph available on The Swift Agency's website.
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