Simon Gallup's Gear

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This transcription of an article from the June 1996 issue of Sound on Sound magazine lists an Ampeg 15" cab among Gallups's gear circa the recording of the Cure's Wild Mood Swings album.

In the YouTube video titled "The Cure at Lollapalooza 2013 Full Set HD" by Tim Doran, Simon Gallup can be seen using the Ampeg SVT-810E 8x10 Bass Cabinet during the performance.

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in many parts of the concert, they can see simon use two ampeg svt vr heads

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Simon Gallup uses the Schecter Simon Gallup Corsair Spitfire Bass Red Black, as evidenced by his performance during The Cure's "Shows of a Lost World" tour. This is corroborated by an image from the tour showing Gallup with the instrument.

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In this talkbass thread a page from the cure's 2016 tour programme is posted according to the poster he is using a boss bf-3

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According to this picture of the cures 2016 tour program posted on talkbass, Simon Gallup is using a Boss DD-6

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Simon Gallup, bassist for The Cure, uses the Schecter Simon Gallup Ultra Bass, Red Black, which is part of his signature line. This bass is a staple in his live performances with the band, as evidenced by the accompanying image.

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Simon Gallup uses the Schecter Simon Gallup Ultra Spitfire Yellow with Black Graphic, which is one of his signature models and is notably one of his main basses used in live performances.

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Another of Simon Gallup´s signature basses, frequently uses this Gloss White during live performances.

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Simon Gallup is seen using his signature Schecter Simon Gallup Ultra Spitfire Bass in black with a yellow graphic, predominantly during live performances, as captured in a user-uploaded photo.

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If you zoom in you can see gallup holding an orange pick. It can be assumed that this is a tortex pick.

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In this picture, Simon can be seen playing a black Fender Jazz Bass Special, also known as the Fender PJ-555

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In the official music video for The Cure's 1990 single "Close to Me (Remix)" the Casio SA-20 is seen several times, most notably at 1:10 (being played) and at 2:09 ('floating' in the water).

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At 0:49, you can see Simon playing a set of bass pedals. Judging by the control panel, they are most likely Eko K1 bass pedals.

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Simon Gallup uses the Ernie Ball Polypro Guitar Strap with all his bass guitars currently, as evidenced by the image provided.

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Simon Gallup, bassist of The Cure, is observed using a Peavey Max Bass Head, recognizable by its road case build, during the band's renowned concert in Orange, France. This is evidenced in the 4K remastered video titled "The Cure - In Orange," provided by Remastered videos on YouTube.

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In the music video for "Just Like Heaven," Simon can be seen playing an Epiphone Rivoli bass in black. The headstock shape confirms it is the Epiphone, rather than a Gibson EB-2, or the custom Dick Knight bass that Simon sported later.

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