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What gear does Young the Giant use?

Young the Giant have been seen using Fender Deluxe Reverb amps and Eventide H9s. Jacob Tilley toured a 50th Anniversary Fender Jaguar and owns a Gibson 336, Eric Cannata has played a 1963 Fender Jazzmaster, and the band has been seen with a Prophet 12, Nord Electro 4 and Roland SPD-SX.

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What guitar does Jacob Tilley play?

Reverb's 2015 soundcheck showed him touring a Burgundy 50th Anniversary American Fender Jaguar, and noted he also loves his Gibson 336.

What guitar does Eric Cannata play?

A 1963 Fender Jazzmaster, with an Eventide H9, Moog MF-104 delay and Chase Bliss Warped Vinyl on his board.

What amps does Young the Giant use?

Fender Deluxe Reverbs, which Reverb said the band settled on after trying many amps, miked with a Shure SM57 and KSM313 ribbon mic.

What keyboards does Young the Giant use?

A Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 12 and a Nord Electro 4, with an Akai MPK261 and a Roland SPD-SX for samples and sequences.

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Young the Giant are the Irvine, California alt-rock band fronted by Sameer Gadhia, with guitarists Jacob Tilley and Eric Cannata. This guide covers the guitars, pedals, amps, keys and stage gear Reverb documented on their 2015 tour.

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