Richard Thompson

At the site mentioned are many pictures of Fairport Convention in the years 1968 and 1969. Richard is pictured playing a Gibson Les Paul Goldtop with a single-piece wraparound tailpiece (which was introduced in late '53 and continued until the introduction of the Tune-O-Matic bridge on the model in '55). So this guitar is most likely a '54.

Well folks, I mainly play on stage a Lowden L32C (L27FC is the old model #, now changed to L32C.) I own a spare of the same model, but with Walnut back/sides and cedar top - used on Old Kit Bag. I also have a baby Lowden, currently in London, so I can't check the model number, and three Ferrington acoustics, and my old Martin 00018, which is a bit bashed about. The main stage guitar has a Sunrise magnetic soundhole pickup, and a Countryman Isomax Condenser Mic in the soundhole. These both run through a 2 channel Gas Cooker Pre-Amp, made by Ridge Farm Studios. The Sunrise also goes through optional effects - a Line 6 Delay Modeller and a UniVibe rotary effect (Dan Armstrong?). From there into the P.A. - RT

Well folks, I mainly play on stage a Lowden L32C (L27FC is the old model #, now changed to L32C.) I own a spare of the same model, but with Walnut back/sides and cedar top - used on Old Kit Bag. I also have a baby Lowden, currently in London, so I can't check the model number, and three Ferrington acoustics, and my old Martin 00018, which is a bit bashed about. The main stage guitar has a Sunrise magnetic soundhole pickup, and a Countryman Isomax Condenser Mic in the soundhole. These both run through a 2 channel Gas Cooker Pre-Amp, made by Ridge Farm Studios. The Sunrise also goes through optional effects - a Line 6 Delay Modeller and a UniVibe rotary effect (Dan Armstrong?). From there into the P.A. - RT

I have a Divided by 13 with two 12-inch speakers, and I also have an old Fender Vibro, and a Fender Deluxe from 1956 that’s a great sounding amp. [Laughs.] Too many amps and not enough space at home.

At 1:33 Thompson confirms he plays his Strat through this Princeton replica.

On Richard Thompson's official website, he lists a '59 Sunburst Stratocaster among his guitars and writes, "When I started playing Fenders in 1968, it was unfashionable because everyone in England was playing Gibsons and trying to get a big, fat sound like Eric Clapton had in Cream. I just wanted a little more bite. After ten years the first neck was literally worn out, and replaced with a 1955. The original bridge was another casualty."

I have a Divided by 13 with two 12-inch speakers, and I also have an old Fender Vibro, and a Fender Deluxe from 1956 that’s a great sounding amp. [Laughs.] Too many amps and not enough space at home.

Quoted on the official product page.

"This capo really takes care of business so I'm free to focus on my playing."

Richard Thompson

English singer, songwriter and guitarist

In this Premier Guitar article, it is mentioned that Richard Thompson used the Fulltone Supa-Trem tremolo while recording the album Still at Wilco's Loft.

In this Premier guitar article, it is mentioned that Richard Thompson used a Fulltone OCD while recording the album Still at Wilco's Loft.

In this Premier Guitar article, it is mentioned that Richard Thompson used a Carl Martin Red Repeat delay pedal while recording the album Still at Wilco's Loft.

On his Facebook page, Richard Thompson posted a picture of his pedalboard that includes a Sweet Sound Electronic Mojo Vibe.

On his Facebook page, Richard Thompson posted a picture of his touring pedalboard that includes the Micro POG by Electro-Harmonix.

This Facebook picture posted by RT shows he is using the Divided By 13 Switchazel.

In this Facebook post, RT shows his pedalboard, which includes the Barber LTD.