Thurston Moore

In the featured picture, you can see the jag being used by Kim. This was Thurston's main Jaguar, and his main ACCGG#C guitar during the 90s. This guitar was not stolen, and was actually brought along for the 2000 tour, but not used. Kim began using the guitar around 2004, initially as slide guitar for "Mariah" then standard tuned for the revival of 'Shaking Hell'

Sonic Youth's website provides this photo of the Univox Lucy used by Thurston Moore, and states:

"Used by Thurston and Lee: 1986-1988 *1986 -- ? (possibly standard) * 1987 -- EG#EG#EG# (Expressway, PCH) - THURSTON * 1988 -- GGDDGG? (Eliminator Jr) - LEE

NOTES : * A Univox copy of the Dan Armstrong Plexiglas model. I know he used this as a replacement EG# after the Marauder was stolen in November '86. However, there's a pic of him playing this on the November '86 tour, possibly in standard for the encore of "The Red and the Black" with fIREHOSE? * Apparently Lee began using this in '88 for "Eliminator Jr": see this vid. * See-through plexiglas body * 2 humbuckers (?) * Rosewood fretboard

According to the Sonic Youth website it is said:

Used by Thurston: 1983-1999 198? -- ? (She's in a Bad Mood) 1983 -- ? (Burning Spear) 1985 -- ? (Burning Spear) 1986 -- CCD#D# (Marilyn Moore) 1988 -- BBF#F# (Eric's Trip) 1989 -- BBF#F# (Eric's Trip) 1990 -- BBF#F# (Eric's Trip) 1991 -- BBF#F# (Eric's Trip) 1992 -- BBF#F# (Eric's Trip) 1993 -- BBF#F# (Eric's Trip) 1995 -- BBF#F# (Eric's Trip) 1996 -- BBF#F# (Eric's Trip) 1999 -- BBF#F# (Eric's Trip) NOTES:

The guitar was originally owned by a friend of the Coachmen, Thurston's pre-SY band. When Thurston was first invited back to Kim's apartment, shortly after meeting her, he was surprised to find this guitar in her possession. The Drifter was in Sonic Youth's arsenal for nearly 20 years. Originally a cheap 6-string, in the mid 80s the frets were torn out and the guitar was strung up with bass strings and from 1988 on it was used exclusively by Thurston on Eric's Trip up until July 4th, 1999, when the guitar was stolen in California. Gauges: .056 .056 x x .042 .042 Black Les Paul style body Originally played as a 6-string, typically with a cowbell for "She's in a Bad Mood" (see "SONIC DEATH" liners) or drumsticks for "Burning Spear". The guitar appears to have been converted to a 4-string towards the end of 1985, as it was used by Thurston on 'Marilyn Moore' in the tuning CCD#D# (with the low Cs in unison, equal to the third fret of a standard A string, and the adjacent D# tuned one and a half steps above, and the other D# tuned an octave below, one half step below a standard low E). It also has a notation on it that says "Lee F#A" so it's possible Lee used this in some kind of F#F#AA 4-string tuning at some point, as well, more likely for a solo experiment. All frets removed in mid 80s Strung up with 4 bass strings in mid 80s 2 E tuners removed 2 drumsticks used for "Eric's Trip" typically wedged under strings "SONIC" sticker on headstock Sticker w/ Elvis on a U.S.A. flag Dayglo Tiger sticker (?), similar to Kimberly guitar Confusion is Sex sticker Large white square sticker, unsure of details Silver single coil pick-ups taped in All knobs taped over with duct tape Rosewood fretboard Listed as "DRIFT" on 1995 set lists.

in this photo, you can see that he uses a marshall cab with his peavy head

Thurston moore is seen in the video talking about and showing off the Moonlander

On this photo uploaded to Moore's Facebook page one can see a TC Electronic Corona Mini.

In a 2007 live in-studio performance of "The Sprawl," Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth is seen using a Gibson Thunderbird IV bass, as captured in a video by sonicboy19 on YouTube.

An Xotic EP Bosster is seen (with its blue led on) behind a Boss tuner at 52:04 into the video.

In an Instagram post, Thurston Moore showcases his use of the EarthQuaker Devices Levitation reverb pedal, sharing his excitement with the caption, "Geetar Pedz!!!! @ecstaticpeacelibrary just out today! 96 Stoke Newington Church St N16 0AP."

Around the timestamp of 20:36, Lee shows the Harmony Bobkat that belonged to Thurston with a lot of duct tape, many Guitars from Thurston had duct tape

According to the Sonic Youth website it is said:

Used by Thurston: 1987-1988 1987 -- F#F#GGAA (Schizophrenia, Tom Violence, White Kross) 1988 -- D#D#AAEE (Rain King) NOTES:

Black body 2 black single coils, 1 humbucker Rosewood fretboard White pickguard 1 slider 2 knobs 1 unknown square sticker

Moore can be seen playing a Fender Precision Bass in this photo.

An EHX Cathedral can be seen at 52:04 in the video.

The Ludwig phase was a crucial pedal for the diamond sea and can be seen used by thurston in this performance

This page says, about Thurston Moore's Firebird:

"Used by Thurston/Jim: 1990-2003 1990 -- EADGBE (Mildred Pierce -- THURSTON) 2002 -- GGDDD#D# (Bull in the Heather, Karen Revisited, Mote, Radical Adults Lick Godhead Style, She is Not Alone, Making the Nature Scene, 100% -- JIM) also w/ capo 2 for "Candle" & Silver Rocket ..... F#F#C#C#DD for White Kross/Tom Violence 2003 -- GGDDD#D# (Schizophenia, Radical Adults, Skip Tracer, Nature Scene, Kill Yr Idols, Brother James, Bull in the Heather, White Kross, 100%, Mote -- JIM) maybe alt F# tuning for Skip, White X, 100%./.. NOTES:

Used more often in videos than live, it was used briefly in August 1990 during 2 performances of "Mildred Pierce". Jim dug it out of the studio 12 years later for use at the All Tomorrow's Parties festival! This was Jim's primary guitar for non-Murray Street songs (except GODHEAD which is in GDD#) on the Murray tour. For "White Kross" and "Tom Violence" he tuned it down a half-step to be in F# like Lee and Thurston. Sunburst body 2 pickups, bridge PU hollowed out Rosewood fretboard 1 toggle switch 4 knobs White pickguard Listed as "firebird" on 2002 set lists. Played by Thurston in videos for 'Macbeth' 'Mildred Pierce' 'Cinderella's Big Score' '100%' & 'Bull in the Heather'"

"After decades of trying everything, the Mastery Bridge is the solution we've been looking for." Thurston Moore & Lee Ranaldo, Sonic Youth

Thurston Moore's solo acoustic set at Élysée-Montmartre, Paris, France, opening for Dinosaur Jr. on 10/31/2016

On this photo uploaded to Moore's Facebook page one can see an Ernie Ball volume pedal. The pedal was also mentioned in the Premier Guitar's 2017 interview.

On this photo uploaded to Moore's Facebook page one can see a T-Rex power supply powering his board.

In this video, Thurston Moore plays a Fender Electric XII 12-String Guitar during a performance with Debbie Googe for Dan Graham's 'Rock 'n' Roll'.

Thurston Moore is seen with an MXR M-104 Distortion + (Late 1970s Model) in a post on his Instagram account, captioned "Geetar Pedz!!!! @ecstaticpeacelibrary just out today! 96 Stoke Newington Church St N16 0AP," showcasing his gear collection.

"This guitar was reportedly borrowed for use on SY's July 18th 2000 appearance on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien', performing 'Nevermind'. Supposedly Thurston's maroon Les Paul was unavailable so they rented a "real" Les Paul -- which Thurston liked so much, he purchased a new Les Paul for himself for the west coast July 2000 tour. However, the matching 'Terrence & Philip' stickers on Lee and Thurston's guitars for this performance are curious..." - Chris Lawrence.

Moore can be seen using a blue, customized Gibson EB-3 in this photo.

Thurston Moore uses the Seymour Duncan Hot Jazzmaster bridge pickup, as highlighted on Seymour Duncan's official website.

Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth uses the JAM Pedals Red Muck fuzz pedal, as noted by JAM Pedals on their website.

Thurston Moore, renowned for his work with Sonic Youth, uses the Jam Pedals The Chill tremolo pedal. This is confirmed by JAM Pedals' artist page, which showcases Moore among their featured users.

In an Instagram post, Thurston Moore shares a photo of his gear, featuring the Boss AC-2 Acoustic Simulator pedal, with the caption "Geetar Pedz!!!!"

According to this website, Thurston Moore used this Gibson Sonex 180, and it reads:

"Used by Thurston: 2002-2009 2002 -- BBxxF#F# (Eric's Trip) 2003 -- BBxxF#F# (Eric's Trip) 2004 -- BBxxF#F# (Eric's Trip) 2005 -- BBxxF#F# (Eric's Trip) 2006 -- BBxxF#F# (Eric's Trip) 2007 -- BBxxF#F# (Eric's Trip) 2008 -- BBxxF#F# (Eric's Trip) 2009 -- BBxxF#F# (Eric's Trip) NOTES:

When the original Drifter was stolen in July 1999, it looked like "Eric's Trip" (a song that relied heavily on the Drifter's unique set up) may never be played again. Three years later, however, Sonic Tech Eric Baecht designed a "new Drifter" from a guitar he'd had lying around for years, allowing SY to once again perform Eric's Trip on the Murray Street tour. It appears to be a heavily modified Gibson Sonex. It's tuned identically, with the Bs lower than the F#s. One humbucker Hair Police sticker Jim O'Rourke sticker Listed as 'drifter' on 2002 set lists. GAUGES: .052 .052 .042 .042"

Thurston Moore uses the Seymour Duncan Antiquity II Jazzmaster bridge pickup, as featured on the Seymour Duncan website.

Thurston Moore uses the Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Staggered Strat, as highlighted on the Seymour Duncan website.