Gear / Guitar
Coral electric sitar
On 4 sourced rigs at ToneLineage.
Who uses it
- James HetfieldSignature gear (career overview) career
Named in the article's equipment section: “…nothing else matters . like a stock guitar. unknown danelectro/coral electric sitar hetfield used this during the recording of wherever i may roam from the black album . style "t…” Wikipedia: James Hetfield ↗
- Peter FramptonSignature gear (career overview) career
Named in the article's equipment section: “…hand-made by new york-based john suhr which he used for david bowie's glass spider tour. he also used a coral electric sitar, given to him in the late 70s and previously owned by jimi hendrix, on bowie's 1987 album never let me…” Wikipedia: Peter Frampton ↗
- Rory GallagherSignature gear (career overview) career
Named in the article's equipment section: “…coustic. his 1942 martin mandolin was used most famously on 'going to my hometown', while his 1968 coral 3s19 electric sitar was used for live renditions of 'philby'. his 1968 selmer alto saxophone is most associated with taste's…” Wikipedia: Rory Gallagher ↗
- Steve HoweSignature gear (career overview) career
Named in the article's equipment section: “…f the tracks on close to the edge , with a gibson br-9 steel guitar and a danelectro coral sitar guitar on some sections. for relayer howe used exclusively fender guitars, primari…” Wikipedia: Steve Howe ↗
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- Squier Sonic Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Laurel Fingerboard~$250 new approx.
- Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Maple~$500 new approx.
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