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==Guitars== [[File:AIM independent music awards 2019 26.jpg|alt=Marr performing at the 2019 AIM Awards|thumb|Marr playing a Fender Jaguar at the 2019 AIM Awards]] Marr has used a variety of guitars throughout his career, but these are his most notable instruments: *[[Fender Jaguar]] โ He has played a Jaguar since 2005, and in 2012 Fender issued the Johnny Marr Signature Fender Jaguar, which has several modifications, including specially voiced Johnny Marr custom pickups by [[Bare Knuckle Pickups]] and a four position blade switch.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fender Johnny Marr Jaguar|last=Molenda|first=Michael|date=September 2012|work=[[Guitar Player]]|pages=122โ23}}</ref> *[[Rickenbacker 330]] โ This guitar is most often associated with Marr due to its 'jangly' sound for which he is known. He played it with the Smiths and it can also be seen in the promotional video for "[[Vivid (Electronic song)|Vivid]]" by Electronic. He also owns a "[[Rickenbacker 360/12|360]]" 12-string model that belonged to [[Pete Townshend]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.ws/smithssupernova/interviews/post7/this.htm |title=Johnny Marr interviewed for The Guitar Magazine January |website=Geocities.ws |access-date=15 May 2017}}</ref> Marr acknowledged that many of the songs that were thought to have been recorded on this Rickenbacker were, in fact, recorded on a [[Fender Telecaster]].<ref name="smithsonguitar.com">{{Cite web|title=Johnny Marr's Gear|url=http://www.smithsonguitar.com/2008/12/johnny-marrs-gear.html|access-date=2021-05-08}}</ref> * [[Fender Stratocaster]] - Marr used a 1962 Fender Stratocaster to record "[[There Is a Light That Never Goes Out]]" and for much of the Smiths' 1986 UK and US tours. He also used a 1963 Fender Stratocaster to record "The Boy with a Thorn in his Side" which was one of his main guitars on the 1986 tour. Marr also owned a sunburst 1965 Fender Stratocaster, serial number L68296, that eventually wound up in the possession of Oasis guitarist [[Noel Gallagher]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.strat-talk.com/threads/artist-owned-serial-numbers.537985/page-8 | title='Artist-owned' serial numbers | date=29 March 2020 }}</ref><ref name="smithsonguitar.com"/> * [[Fender Telecaster]] - while Marr was associated with the [[Rickenbacker 330]], he admitted that many of the "jangly" songs that were recorded by the Smiths were in fact done with John Porter's 1954 Telecaster, including "[[This Charming Man]]".<ref name="smithsonguitar.com"/> *[[Gibson Les Paul]] โ Marr owns several, including a rare 1960 model. His cardinal red Les Paul was acquired in 1984 and was used extensively with the Smiths and with The The, appearing in the video for "[[Dogs of Lust]]". He has now added a Bigsby tremolo system to this guitar as well as Seymour Duncan pick-ups with coil taps. He gave his 1960 model (also previously owned by Pete Townshend) to Noel Gallagher during Oasis's formative years. Gallagher broke the guitar's neck hitting a fan who jumped on stage. Marr then gave Gallagher yet another vintage (black) Gibson Les Paul (used on much of ''[[The Queen is Dead]]'') so Oasis could carry on touring.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://equipboard.com/pros/noel-gallagher/1960-gibson-les-paul |title=1960 Gibson Les Paul Electric Guitar | Equipboardยฎ |website=Equipboard.com |access-date=15 January 2019}}</ref> *[[Gibson ES-355]] โ His cherry red model was used heavily with the Smiths during 1984 and inspired [[Suede (band)|Suede]] guitarist [[Bernard Butler]] and Noel Gallagher to buy one for themselves. It was bought for him by Seymour Stein in New York as an incentive for the Smiths to sign to his label, Sire Records.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/in-pictures-johnny-marrs-gear-collection|title=In pictures: Johnny Marr's gear collection|last=Guitars|first=Rod Brakes2018-08-21T09:10:05Z|website=MusicRadar|date=21 August 2018|language=en|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref> He also owns a black model, which appears in the videos for "[[Forbidden City (Electronic song)|Forbidden City]]" and "[[For You (Electronic song)|For You]]" by Electronic, and a sunburst, 12-string model that was used heavily on the Smiths' final LP, ''[[Strangeways, Here We Come (album)|Strangeways, Here We Come]]''. This 12 string model was later given to Bernard Butler.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://guitar.com/guides/johnny-marr-a-unique-guitar-hero-with-a-chameleonic-talent/|title = Guitar Legends: Johnny Marr โ a unique guitar hero with a chameleonic talent|date = 19 November 2020}}</ref> *[[Gibson SG]] โ Marr used a cherry red SG as his main guitar when playing with the Healers. He also owns a unique, blonde SG.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www2.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Features/en-us/johnny-marr-showcases-guitars.aspx |title=The Smiths' Johnny Marr Showcases His 'Guitarchestra' |website=Gibson.com |date=19 December 2008 |access-date=1 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140731160158/http://www2.gibson.com/news-lifestyle/features/en-us/johnny-marr-showcases-guitars.aspx |archive-date=31 July 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> *[[Fender Jazzmaster]] โ Marr used several Jazzmasters while he was a member of [[Modest Mouse]]. Marr owns 132 guitars.<ref>{{cite magazine | url= https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/11/27/johnny-marr-loves-his-axes | title=Johnny Marr loves his axes | magazine=The New Yorker | first=John | last=Seabrook | date=20 November 2023 |access-date=21 August 2024}}</ref> In September 2023, a book titled ''Marr's Guitars'' was published, showcasing 53 of his favourite electric and acoustic guitars.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/oct/16/johnny-marr-guitars-smiths-noel-gallagher-still-ill-difference | title='Mind-boggling': Johnny Marr on his 53 favourite guitars โ and the one Noel Gallagher smashed | work=The Guardian | first=Andy | last=Welch | date=16 October 2023 |access-date=20 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Seabrook |first1=John |title=Johnny Marr Loves his Axes |url=https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/11/27/johnny-marr-loves-his-axes |magazine=The New Yorker |date=20 November 2023 |publisher=Conde Nast |access-date=20 November 2023}}</ref> ===Amplifiers and effects=== Marr has used [[Fender Amplifiers]] almost exclusively throughout his career. During his time with the Smiths, he used a [[Fender Twin|Twin Reverb]], a [[Fender Deluxe Reverb|Deluxe Reverb]] and a [[Fender Bassman|Bassman]] amongst others. He also used a [[Fender Champ]] with {{Not a typo|The The}} and the Cribs. When playing with the Cribs, he used a [[Fender Super Reverb|Super Reverb]]. Marr's love of the Fender sound continues to this day with his Deluxe Reverb. He has used other amps, including the [[Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus Guitar Amplifier|Roland JC-120]], [[Vox AC30]], [[Mesa Boogie]] and [[Marshall Amplification|Marshall]] cabinets.<ref name="johnnymarrsgear"/> Marr typically uses [[Boss Corporation|Boss]] [[effects unit]]s, notably that company's CE-2 [[chorus effect]], the TW-1 touch [[wah wah pedal]], and the OD-2 [[distortion (music)|overdrive pedal]].<ref>Dowsett, Peter. ''Audio Production Tips: Getting the Sound Right at the Source''. CRC Press, 2015. p. 387</ref>
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