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13 items · Last checked What guitar does Portugal. The Man play?
John Gourley has said he played Gretsch guitars, including his Electromatic John Gourley Broadkaster, a Viking, a Falcon and a 12-string Country Gentleman, plus a 1960s Vox Shadow. He has named a Boss DSD-2, DOD Rubberneck and Electro-Harmonix POG among his effects. Kyle O'Quin has been seen using a Moog Sub 37.
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Gretsch
Electromatic John Gourley Broadkaster
Top 5SponsoredHas said they use
“it grants me greater mobility on stage”
Said in Gretsch Releases John Gourley Electromatic Broadkaster (Premier Guitar), February 2024
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Gretsch
Viking
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Gretsch
Viking“My first love guitar was a Gretsch Viking with a mute built in.”
Said in Portugal. The Man's John Gourley on why a Gretsch is so great out the box (Mixdown), March 2024
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Gretsch
Falcon
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Gretsch
Falcon“Saving up to get that first Viking then eventually a Falcon.”
Said in Portugal. The Man's John Gourley on why a Gretsch is so great out the box (Mixdown), March 2024
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Gretsch
Country Gentleman 12-string
Top 5Has said they use
Gretsch
Country Gentleman 12-string“The 12 string Country Gentleman I played on “So American” when we did Conan the first time.”
Said in Portugal. The Man's John Gourley on why a Gretsch is so great out the box (Mixdown), March 2024
No store page for this one.
What guitars Portugal. The Man uses: a sourced gear guide
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John Gourley: guitars
Gretsch
Electromatic John Gourley Broadkaster
SponsoredHas said they use
“it grants me greater mobility on stage”
Said in Gretsch Releases John Gourley Electromatic Broadkaster (Premier Guitar), February 2024
No store page for this one.
Gretsch
Viking
Has said they use
Gretsch
Viking“My first love guitar was a Gretsch Viking with a mute built in.”
Said in Portugal. The Man's John Gourley on why a Gretsch is so great out the box (Mixdown), March 2024
No store page for this one.
Gretsch
Falcon
Has said they use
Gretsch
Falcon“Saving up to get that first Viking then eventually a Falcon.”
Said in Portugal. The Man's John Gourley on why a Gretsch is so great out the box (Mixdown), March 2024
No store page for this one.
Gretsch
Country Gentleman 12-string
Has said they use
Gretsch
Country Gentleman 12-string“The 12 string Country Gentleman I played on “So American” when we did Conan the first time.”
Said in Portugal. The Man's John Gourley on why a Gretsch is so great out the box (Mixdown), March 2024
No store page for this one.
Bigsby
Vibrato
Has said they use
Bigsby
Vibrato“I put flats on it to get some thumpy Motown sounds and cranked the fuzz for controlled feedback with the Bigsby.”
Said in Portugal. The Man's John Gourley on why a Gretsch is so great out the box (Mixdown), March 2024
No store page for this one.
Vox
Shadow (1960s)
Has said they use
Said in Portugal. The Man are selling their vintage guitars and more for charity (Guitar.com), August 2023
No store page for this one.
Puresalem
Puresalem guitars
Has said they use
Puresalem
Puresalem guitars“There was a point where Puresalems were all I played.”
Said in Portugal. The Man are selling their vintage guitars and more for charity (Guitar.com), August 2023
No store page for this one.
John Gourley: pedals
BOSS
DSD-2 Digital Sampler/Delay
Has said they use
“Gimme a wild fuzz, a Boss DSD-2, DOD Rubberneck, classic POG and a whammy.”
DOD
Rubberneck Analog Delay
Has said they use
Electro-Harmonix
POG polyphonic octave generator
Has said they use
Electro-Harmonix
POG polyphonic octave generatorBand: studio
Crucianelli
Tonemaster (1960s)
Seen using
Crucianelli
Tonemaster (1960s)Seen in Portugal. The Man are selling their vintage guitars and more for charity (Guitar.com), August 2023
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Kyle O'Quin: keys
Seen using
Moog
Sub 37Seen in Portugal. The Man are selling their vintage guitars and more for charity (Guitar.com), August 2023
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Questions
About Portugal. The Man's gear.
What guitar does John Gourley play?
Gretsch guitars: his Electromatic John Gourley Broadkaster signature with USA Full'Tron pickups and a Bigsby, a Viking, a Falcon and a 12-string Country Gentleman. He has also said he played a 1960s Vox Shadow and Puresalem guitars.
What pedals does John Gourley use?
He has named a wild fuzz, a Boss DSD-2, a DOD Rubberneck, a classic Electro-Harmonix POG and a whammy.
What guitar did John Gourley play on So American?
He has said he played a 12-string Gretsch Country Gentleman on "So American" when the band first played Conan.
What synth does Portugal. The Man use?
Keyboardist Kyle O'Quin was seen using a Moog Sub 37 at the band's 2021 Red Rocks show.
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Portugal. The Man
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Portugal. The Man is the Alaska-born, Portland-based band led by John Gourley, known for "Feel It Still". This guide covers the band's gear by member: Gourley's Gretsch guitars and pedals, the band's vintage studio guitars and Kyle O'Quin's Moog synth.
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