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What guitar does The Rolling Stones play?

Keith Richards has said his five-string 1950 Telecaster Micawber is the sound of the Stones and uses a 1960 Gibson ES-355. Ronnie Wood uses a Fender Vibro-King with a Klon Centaur and a Duesenberg Starplayer TV. Bill Wyman said his modified Dallas Tuxedo bass was on nearly every record.

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What guitar does Keith Richards play?

His 1950 Fender Telecaster Micawber, a five-string in open G, plus a black 1960 Gibson ES-355, a Les Paul, a Les Paul Junior and a Gibson Hummingbird acoustic. He used a Maestro FZ-1 Fuzz-Tone on Satisfaction.

What amp and pedals does Ronnie Wood use?

The Stones' guitar tech told Guitar World in 2026 that Ronnie plays a dry Fender Vibro-King with a Klon Centaur that is always on, a Fulltone OCD for two songs and a TC Electronic delay.

What bass did Bill Wyman play?

He said a cheap Dallas Tuxedo he rebuilt as a fretless was on nearly every record. Onstage he played Framus Star Basses, including the striped Humbug, and later a Fender Competition Mustang Bass. He auditioned for the Stones with a Vox Phantom and an AC30.

What drums did Charlie Watts play?

UK Jazz News reports he played Ludwig drums in the early days, then Gretsch took over, including the old yellowed maple Gretsch kit he said he kept for its tone.

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The Rolling Stones formed in London in 1962 and have played for six decades, from Satisfaction to Hackney Diamonds. This guide covers the band's gear across the lineup: Keith Richards' and Ronnie Wood's guitars, amps and pedals, Bill Wyman's basses and amps, and Charlie Watts' drums, from interviews, a tour tech's rundown and guitar press features.

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