Oh, I thought it was the 335 Ed was using. The video quality was too low to...
Ah, alright. The guitar in the video mentioned has the tailpiece seen on the ES330, in addition to the slightly larger/spread out splotches of grey which signify P90’s in bad quality pictures(I’ve...
View ArticleIsn't the Celeste on Go Slowly a Rhodes played by Jonny?
No. The recording is certainly a Celeste. It not only sounds more like one than a Rhodes, but a magazine article which featured direct quotes from the band explicitly mention the instrument’s use on...
View ArticleOn Nigel's page you mention that the Lisson Grove is used on the drums for...
Hello! I should likely change it to “probably used.” Someone who helped me a great deal on Nigel’s page told me that information. I assume that anyone who would claim that the unit is used on something...
View ArticleIf I have a Slide, a volume pedal, and an ebow, would it be plausible to...
It depends on how accurate you care about being. A significant part of the standard* Ondes Martenot sound is glissando and vibrato. The slide is better suited to this than the eBow in my opinion. An...
View ArticleI see the preamp tubes used by Jonny but no power amp tubes. What kind does...
I mention on his page that, circa 2006, his Dave Peterson AC30 was equipped with Tesla ECC83’s and EL84’s, information originally posted on Plank’s blog. The ECC83’s are used in the preamp section, and...
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justice-b: Thom’s pick from AfP Roundhouse night 3. I carry it...
justice-b:Thom’s pick from AfP Roundhouse night 3.I carry it around in my wallet…. Yeah I know.It seems Thom has started using a new pick for the new tour.
View ArticleSubmitted by Daniel Any idea what synth was used on the early live versions...
Submitted by DanielAny idea what synth was used on the early live versions of “true love waits”? It comes in at the 2:05 mark on this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0VaD_yoqIEThat would be...
View Articlethis is just too much, but would you know of a tumblr or any other site with...
I made a list I will post it now.
View ArticleHail To The Thief Gear List
The following is a list of all gear which was used in studio during this period. Next to certain items, I have also added the names of songs on which it is known with relative certainty that that...
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Hey again! Was wondering. Any idea what Jonny's GE7 setting are? I assume he...
I assume that you mean Ed’s GE7? Here is a picture from what I believe is Glastonbury 2003.I guess by that time he hadn’t figured out a setting for it other than as a clean boost. He was using it to...
View ArticleJonnys Chocolate burst
Submitted by MathiasHere is a link to a good chocolate burst picture. As per the small swtich to the left of his neck pickup, i believe it is a screw in which he can pull the e string down to for the...
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Jonny Greenwood and the Ondes Martenot
The purpose of this post is to be as clear as possible about Jonny’s history with both the Ondes Martenot, and with its derivative French Connection keyboard.Ondes Martenot Though a fan of the Ondes...
View ArticleHi, you mention Johnny receivied his FrenchConnection in 2001. But what did...
I believe that Jonny used it during touring in 2000. I should have said that he didn’t want to continue to use it for touring.
View Articlegibson es-125
Submitted by mduf4122on hail to the thief im quite sure he used the gibson es-125 in the studio and thats what he used live on the following tourI have the ES-125 listed on the Hail To The Thief gear...
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Tele Screw
Submitted by MathiasI have a close photo somewhere of his tele where it looks as if the Screw (not the switch or unidentified button etc) is unscrewed to it is sticking out. It could be possible he...
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Thom Playing Colin's bass
Submitted by MartinHave you seen this photo before? I think Thom is composing the bassline of The National Anthem, or just having fun with Colin’s bass. Hope this photo help you to get better footage...
View Articlewhat is the thing Ed is using for making this Synthie kind of sound in 15...
For 15 Step, Ed played the basic notes on the Oscar Schmidt Autoharp, then ran the part into loads of effects to create the completely unique sound heard on the album. Live from 2008-2010, Ed used a...
View ArticleFender recently brought out a reissue of the Starcaster!
Submitted by filter-frequencyhttp://www.fender.com/features/starcaster-coronado/I’m not sure how close it is to the original but it looks pretty great. Might be worth a look for those trying to achieve...
View Articlethe coronado bass is the one thom has used on the eraser right? what are your...
Thank you! We don’t know for sure which bass Thom used on The Eraser, but the Fender Mustang Bass is the likeliest option in my opinion. It has been used at several of Thom’s solo performances over the...
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