Vernon Reid
Vernon Reid
Guitars
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What kind of Guitars does Vernon Reid use?
Parker Vernon Reid signature Maxxfly
Vernon relies on a Parker Vernon Reid Signature MaxxFly with EMG SAX neck and... more
Hamer Chapparal
I had been relying on a Hamer custom Chaparral sunburst, which I called “the ... more
Parker Dragonfly DF824VR
I became a Parker endorser, and this new record really represents my transiti... more
PRS Custom S2 Vela
"This is a S2 Vela Custom..." Claims Reid at 0:52 more
Amplifiers
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What kind of Amplifiers does Vernon Reid use?
Mesa/Boogie Lone Star 2x12 Combo Amp
At 4:35, Vernon says, "The guitar rig and the Zoom are running out of the Lon... more
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100-Watt Tube Head
Vernon uses mainly a Roland VG-99 (the brains of the setup) into two Mesa/Boo... more
Bugera 333XL
I discovered Bugera amps when we played the Rocklahoma Festival a few years ... more
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb
I like to use a combination of new high-tech stuff and the old-fashioned stra... more
Effects Pedals
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What kind of Effects Pedals does Vernon Reid use?
Roland VG-99 V-Guitar System
Vernon mentions his Roland VG-99 at 1:40, saying, "There's a direct guitar ou... more
Line 6 M9 Stompbox Modeler
Vernon's Line 6 M9 is shown at 5:32 in this video. more
Roland FC-300
At 8:55 in this rig rundown video, Vernon mentions his FC-300. more
Software Plugins and VSTs
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What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does Vernon Reid use?
FLUX:FX - the audio manipulation app by NOIISE
In this tweet, NOIISE thanks Vernon for mentioning their app, FLUX:FX. more
Native Instruments Guitar Rig 5 Pro
The signal goes from the Parker's hex pickup to the VG-99 to a DOD Passive Mi... more
Peavey Revalver 4
I incorporate a hex pickup into my sound, so I use a VG99 guitar synth setup,... more
UVI Workstation
You can hear the soft synths on the song “Method” on the new album. I used th... more
Studio Equipment
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What kind of Studio Equipment does Vernon Reid use?
Apple iPad
At 2:15, Vernon says, "The signal is also going to this iPad...using an iOS a... more
Keith McMillen Instruments SoftStep
Vernon talks about his McMilen SoftStep at 9:40 in this video. more
Keith McMillen Instruments 12 Step
At 9:35 in this rig rundown video, Vernon's Keith McMillen 12 Step Foot Contr... more
Axon AX50 midi interface
I also used an Eventide ModFactor and a PitchFactor, a Pefftronics Rand- O-Ma... more
Microphones
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What kind of Microphones does Vernon Reid use?
Sennheiser e 906 Supercardioid Dynamic Instrument...
Reid’s guitar rig had a much more modern vibe than the other players on the t... more
Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
Reid’s guitar rig had a much more modern vibe than the other players on the t... more
Music Accessories
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What kind of Music Accessories does Vernon Reid use?
IK Multimedia iRig Audio Interface Adapter for iP...
Vernon mentions his iRig Interface at 2:45 in this rig rundown video. more
Strings
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What kind of Strings does Vernon Reid use?
D'Addario NYXL Nickel Wound Medium Electric Guita...
In this article for Premier Guitar magazine below the picture of Vernon's Cus... more
DAWs
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What kind of DAWs does Vernon Reid use?
Ableton Live 9
The signal goes from the Parker's hex pickup to the VG-99 to a DOD Passive Mi... more
Keyboards and Synthesizers
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What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does Vernon Reid use?
Roland PG-200
Past-Future. Future-Past Roland GR700 analog guitar synthesizer, PG200 progr... more
Other Gear
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What kind of Gear & Equipment does Vernon Reid use?
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