Equipment
John 5 utilizes an extensive and varied repertoire of equipment in his on-stage performances. His selection of guitars, amps, and effects has varied significantly over the years, with Ibanez being his brand of choice during his time with Marilyn Manson and Fender serving as his primary supplier for his current performances. Some of the featured instruments and equipment he makes use of include the following:
Signature guitarsCurrent Line-up:
- Fender J5 Telecaster
- Fender J5 Triple Telecaster Deluxe
- Fender J5 Bigsby Telecaster
- Fender J5 Acoustic
- Fender J5 Telecaster Prototype
- Squier J5 Telecaster Guitar
- Fender Custom Shop John 5 Signature Double Neck Telecaster
- Fender 53 Black Guard Telecaster
- Fender 55 White Guard Telecaster
- Fender Custom Shop "Flat Head - Grey finish
- Fender Custom Shop "Flat Head - Yellow - "CW Fleming"
- Fender Custom Shop "Sub Sonic" - Black with mirror pickgaurd
- Fender Tele Floyd Rose tremolo - Black without pickgaurd
- Gibson Les Paul - Honey Burst
Marilyn Manson Era:
- Ibanez AX Custom - Gold sparkle finish with Hip-Shot D-tuners
- Ibanez AX Custom - Silver sparkle finish with Hip-Shot D-tuners
- Ibanez AX Custom - Extreme ocean blue finish with Hip-Shot D-tuners
- Ibanez AX Custom - Black finish with Hip-Shot D-tuners
- Ibanez AX 7-521 - 7-string model with black finish
- Ibanez Iceman
- Ibanez RG Custom - With piezo system
- Ibanez RG Custom - Silver sparkle finish with double edge bridge
- Ibanez RG7620 - Galaxy black finish
- Ibanez Talman - TC620BP model
- Gibson Les Paul Standard - Tobacco sunburst
- Gibson Les Paul Custom - Three pickups and black finish
- Gibson 1952 Acoustic
- Taylor 912 Acoustic
Current Line-up:
- Samsontech GIJ John 5 Signature Pedal
- Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
- Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
- Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive
- Dunlop 95Q Wah Pedal
- Samson UT Wireless Transmitter
- Samson UR-5D Wireless Receiver
- Audiotech Guitar Products Source Selector 1X6 Rack Mount Audio Switcher
Marilyn Manson Era:
- Boss CH1 Super Chorus
- Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive
- Dunlop Original Cry Baby Wah Pedal
- Guyatone PS-3 Phase Shifter
- Ibanez CF7 Chorus/Flanger
- Ibanez DE7 Delay Echo
- Ibanez LF7 Lo-Fi Filter
- Ibanez SM7 Smash Box Distortion Effects pedal
Other Effects:
- Aphex Model 1403 Guitar XCITER
- Aphex Model 1404 Punch Factory
- Boss NS-2 Noise Pedal
- Black Cat Bass Octave Fuzz
- Boss DD-5 Digital Delay
- Coffin Case Blood Drive BDFX-1
- DigiTech Whammy
- Dunlop MXR Zakk Wylde Overdrive
- Dunlop MXR M-134 Stereo Chorus
- Dunlop MXR Smart Gate pedal
- Dunlop MXR M-102 Dyna Comp*
- Dunlop MXR EVH Phase 90
- Electro Harmonix Bass Micro Synthesizer
- Furman PL8 Power Conditioner
- Guyatone Wah-Rocker WR3
- Guyatone VT-X Vintage Tremolo
- Hot Hand Motion-Controlled Effects
- Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
- Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808
- Ibanez PH7 Phaser
- Klark Teknik Direct Box
- Line 6 DL-4 Delay Modeler
- Marshall 1970's Fuzz
- Marshall Mode Four Foot Switch
- Moog Big Briar Moogerfooger
- Morley A/B Boxes
Current Line-up:
- Marshall JCM900 4100 x3 (two active and one for back up.)
- Marshall Mode Four (for back up)
- Marshall Amplifiers 1960B Cabinet x4 (two left; two right)
Marilyn Manson Era:
- Laney VH100R Head
- Laney Slant Cabinet 4x12
- Fender Tonemaster - For recordings and small clinics
- GHS Strings John 5 Commemorative Set Boomers
- DiMarzio John 5 Signature-cables
- DiMarzio D Activator Pickups
During his time spent as guitarist for Marilyn Manson John 5 eventually resorted to storing some of his effects pedals backstage in rack drawers to safeguard them against the chaos that often ensued during performances.
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