Sting
Sting
Microphones
8
What kind of Microphones does Sting use?
DPA d:facto Vocal Microphone
According to [the DPA website](http://www.dpamicrophones.com/en/News/Archive/... more
Sennheiser e 865 Condenser
In the March 2012 issue of [Total Production International magazine](http://w... more
DPA d:dicate 4011-TL
Used for Sting's vocals for *Sting: A Winter's Night... Live From Durham Cath... more
Sony C-800
Mentioned by producer Hugh Padgham in this March 2004 *Sound on Sound* interv... more
Guitars
13
What kind of Guitars does Sting use?
Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar
In [this live video from the 1981 Secret Policeman's Other Ball event](https:... more
Martin 5-18 Terz Guitar
Sting is seen with this guitar at 2:44. more
1979 Ibanez Musician
The various Musician models were endorsed by several high-profile musicians, ... more
Paul Reed Smith HollowBody II Acquableux Electric...
1987 - Sting dons a black Paul Reed Smith Guitar for the Umbria Jazz Festival... more
Amplifiers
2
What kind of Amplifiers does Sting use?
Demeter VTMP 2b
Used for vocals on *Brand New Day*, *All This Time* and more. It is mentioned... more
Ampeg SVT-CL Classic Bass Head
You can see an Ampeg SVT head and Ampeg cabs on Sting's side of the stage in ... more
Effects Pedals
3
What kind of Effects Pedals does Sting use?
Moog Taurus I
Sting use one or two Moog Taurus 1 bass pedal to expand the power-trio The Po... more
Roland VG-8 V-Guitar System
Used on *Brand New Day*, as stated on the official album page of Sting's offi... more
Bass Guitars
12
What kind of Bass Guitars does Sting use?
Fender Precision Bass
Sting can be seen here playing a Fender Precision Bass. The image comes from ... more
Spector NS-2 Bass Guitar
In this photo, Sting can be seen playing a Spector NS2 Bass. more
Fender Precision Bass Fretless
Sting can be seen playing a Fretless Fender Precision Bass at the 1:34 mark d... more
Hamer 8 string Bass fretless
In De do do do De da da da music video we can see Sting playing his Hamer Bass more
Software Plugins and VSTs
0
What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does Sting use?
Keyboards and Synthesizers
1
What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does Sting use?
NED Synclavier II
Sting used the Synclavier in pre-production as he started his solo career. more
Instruments
0
What kind of Instruments does Sting use?
Studio Equipment
4
What kind of Studio Equipment does Sting use?
Roland Chorus Echo SRE-555
In this article from [International Musician magazine (reproduced on Sting's ... more
Roland SDE-3000 Delay
In this article from [International Musician magazine (reproduced on Sting's ... more
Ibanez UE-400
In a 1980 poster of the UE-400, it's mentioned that Sting is using it. more
Headphones
1
What kind of Headphones does Sting use?
Upright-Basses
1
What kind of Upright-Basses does Sting use?
Van Zalinge Z Bass Electric Upright
The Getty image shows Sting playing one of the 70 Van Zalinge Z basses. more
Music Accessories
2
What kind of Music Accessories does Sting use?
Levy's LM20 Leather Bag
Levy's posted this picture of Sting with his Levy's Leather Bag on Facebook. more
Fender Deluxe Leather Wide Strap
In this The Police reunion photo Sting can be seen with Fender Deluxe Leather... more
Live Setup Accessories
3
What kind of Live Setup Accessories does Sting use?
Crown PSA-2 Power Amplifier
In this article from [International Musician magazine (reproduced on Sting's ... more
Crown DC-300A
In this article from [International Musician magazine (reproduced on Sting's ... more
Crown D75 Power Amplifier
In this article from [International Musician magazine (reproduced on Sting's ... more
Studio Monitors
3
What kind of Studio Monitors does Sting use?
Sennheiser SR 2050 In-Ear Monitoring System
In the March 2012 issue of [Total Production International magazine](http://w... more
Clair Brothers 12AM
You can see 2 12AMs stacked on top of the 2 ML18s between the 2 ampeg 810s. more
Clair Brothers ML18
Here you can see 2 ML18s sitting underneath the 2 12AMs in between the two am... more
Strings
3
What kind of Strings does Sting use?
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Guitar Strings (10-46)
In this article from [International Musician magazine (reproduced on Sting's ... more
Rotosound RS77 Jazz Bass Strings
[On the Rotosound website](http://www.rotosound.com/%EF%BB%BFjazz-bass-77/), ... more
DR Strings Nickel Lo-Rider
The DR Strings website lists Sting as an endorsing artist, stating that he sp... more
Other Gear
1
What kind of Gear & Equipment does Sting use?
Sting Black Stratocaster
Bought at Manny's in Manhattan NY, Sting used his black Strat in public for t... more
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