Guitars
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What kind of Guitars does Ron Asheton use?
Gibson Melody Maker
According to an interview with Vintage Guitar "Asheton then bought a Gibson M... more
Fender Stratocaster ...
According to this Vintage Guitar magazine article "Asheton’s finest Stratocas... more
Reverend Volcano
Ron also had a signature "Volcano" Flying V type guitar from Reverend Guitars... more
Reverend Jetstream 390
Can be seen in this picture playing a Reverend Jetstream. more
Amplifiers
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What kind of Amplifiers does Ron Asheton use?
Marshall JCM800 2203 100W Tube Head Amp
The amp head can be seen in the background of this pic more
Vox Super Beatle
Asheton satisfied his guitar amp needs with the Vox Super Beatle (“Because th... more
Sunn 2000S Amplifier Head
For bass amps, Asheton relied on Sunn 2000s. “It was a bigger improvement ... more
Marshall Superlead Guitar Amplifier Head
Marshall 100-watt amps were mandatory to cut through the often-sludgy sound o... more
Effects Pedals
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What kind of Effects Pedals does Ron Asheton use?
Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini FFM3
In this interview with Vintage Guitar, Asheton claims “I just found better fu... more
Vox V847A Wah-Wah Pedal
“I’ve still got the standard DOD distortion pedals, Boss pedals, flangers, th... more
DOD FX55B Supra Distortion
“I’ve still got the standard DOD distortion pedals, Boss pedals, flangers, th... more
Ibanez UE 300
For effects, Asheton stands by an Ibanez box with a 60-watt chorus, tube scre... more
Bass Guitars
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What kind of Bass Guitars does Ron Asheton use?
Gibson EB-3
Primary basses included a Gibson EB-3, on which he recorded Raw Power, and an... more
Guild JS Bass 2
Here is seen playing a Guild JS II Bass. (circa 1973, Live at Whisky A Go Go) more
Fender Precision Bass
According with this Instagram post, here is seen playing a P-Bass. more
Other Gear
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What kind of Gear & Equipment does Ron Asheton use?
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