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What does Elton John wear and use?

Elton John has been seen using Yamaha grand pianos on stage, including the custom Million Dollar Piano and the Red Piano from his Las Vegas shows, a Roland RD-1000 stage piano, an Audio-Technica AE6100 vocal mic and Clair wedge monitors. On stage he has been seen wearing custom Gucci by Alessandro Michele.

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What piano does Elton John play?

He has been seen using Yamaha grand pianos, including the custom Million Dollar Piano (a modified CFIIIS) at Caesars Palace and the Red Piano from his Las Vegas show, and a Yamaha grand on the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.

What keyboard did Elton John use live?

Roland says the RD-1000 digital stage piano became his go-to piano for live performances.

What microphone does Elton John use?

An Audio-Technica AE6100 on the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, with Clair 12AM wedges for his vocal monitors.

Who designed Elton John's farewell tour outfits?

Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele made his stage wardrobe, from an embroidered tailcoat to a closing dressing gown over a tracksuit.

Who designed Elton John's Dodgers outfit?

Bob Mackie designed the sequined Dodgers uniform and blue sequined cap he was seen wearing at Dodger Stadium in 1975.

What sunglasses does Elton John wear?

He has been seen wearing Gucci sunglasses, including the Gucci Elton John heart-shaped pair with rose lenses, and he created his own line, Elton John Eyewear.

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Elton John is the English singer, songwriter and pianist behind Your Song, Rocket Man and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. This guide covers his Yamaha and Roland pianos, his stage monitors and mic, and the Gucci, Bob Mackie, Versace and Chopard looks he has been seen wearing.

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