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What guitar does Silversun Pickups play?

Brian Aubert has been seen playing a 1994 Epiphone Sheraton, a 1965 Gibson Firebird and a Gibson SG Custom through a Fender Hot Rod DeVille and a Fractal Audio Axe-Fx II XL. Nikki Monninger has been seen with Gibson Thunderbird basses into Ampeg SVT Classic heads and an Ampeg 8x10.

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Brian Aubert: guitars and amp

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What guitar does Brian Aubert play?

Premier Guitar's 2017 Rig Rundown showed his main 1994 Epiphone Sheraton with Seymour Duncan Antiquity humbuckers, a 1965 Gibson non-reverse Firebird, a 2010s Firebird gifted by Gibson and a Gibson SG Custom.

What amp does Brian Aubert use?

In the 2017 Rig Rundown he was seen with a 1990s Fender Hot Rod DeVille 2x12 combo, with a Fractal Audio Axe-Fx II XL handling his effects.

What bass does Nikki Monninger play?

Her No. 1 is a stock 1990s Gibson Thunderbird with a giraffe in place of the logo, backed by a second Thunderbird tuned down a half step, both with Ernie Ball Slinky .050 to .105 strings.

What strings does Silversun Pickups use?

Premier Guitar reported Aubert strings his guitars with Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky .011 to .054 sets and Monninger strings her basses with Ernie Ball Slinky .050 to .105 bass strings.

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Silversun Pickups are the Los Angeles alternative rock band led by singer and guitarist Brian Aubert with bassist Nikki Monninger. This guide covers both players' stage rigs, member by member.

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