Robin Zander
Robin Zander's Gear
According to Shure's artist page, Cheap Trick uses Shure's SM58 microphone for their lead vocals.
According to Shure's artist page, Cheap Trick uses Shure's SM57 microphone for their guitar iso box.
In the official Cheap Trick concert video from March 29, 1980, Robin Zander is seen playing a Hamer "Scarab" Electric Guitar.
He uses Phat Cats in his signature model.
Per this Premier Guitar write-up of Cheap Trick's gear, dated Sept. 25, 2012, Robin's Rickenbacker is a 1959, used since the late 70's. Based on the year, body shape, and pickup configuration, this Rickenbacker is a model 450.
Schecter Robin Zander Corsair Signature Semi-Hollow w/ Gold Hardware
Semi-Hollowbody Electric GuitarsPer the Rig Rundown by Premier Guitar, Robin Zander's signature Schecter Corsair Model can be seen at the 9:37 mark.
In the video titled "Rig Rundown - Cheap Trick Robin Zander and Tom Petersson" by Premier Guitar on YouTube, Robin Zander can be seen using a Gibson Les Paul Junior Double-Cutaway at approximately 6:50.
In the performance of the song "The Flame" at the New York State Fair on August 21, 2025, Robin Zander is seen using the Gibson Chet Atkins SST, as captured in the video by NYCentral21 on YouTube.
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