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
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
Software Plugins and VSTs
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What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does Vernon Reid use?
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
IK Multimedia AmpliTube 3
I also use the Fractal Audio Axe-Fx Ultra amp- and effects-modeling unit, and... 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 SoftStep
Vernon talks about his McMilen SoftStep at 9:40 in this video. more
Keith McMillen 12 Step Foot Controller
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
Live Setup Accessories
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What kind of Live Setup Accessories does Vernon Reid use?
Fractal Audio Axe-Fx Ultra Guitar Effects Processor
I also use the Fractal Audio Axe-Fx Ultra amp- and effects-modeling unit, and... 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
Keyboards and Synthesizers
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What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does Vernon Reid use?
Roland GR-300
"And I’ve been involved in guitar synthesis for most of my guitar career. I h... more
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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