GUITAR CHRONOLOGY

This is a roughly chronological list showing who used a guitar, what years they used it, and any additional notes.

 

TABLE OF GUITARS

GUITAR
Thurston Lee Kim COMMENTS
UNKNOWN NOISE FEST GUITAR 1981 Seen in photos from Noise Fest week, possibly used with SY.
HARMONY H15 BOBKAT 1981-1983 1982 Hanging in Lee's bathroom as of August 1991 Guitar Player interview. Toured with Sensational Fix exhibit circa 2009.
FENDER TELECASTER (F-HOLE) 1981-1999; 2006-2011 Stolen on July 4th, 1999. Recovered in 2005.
UNKNOWN BLACK BASS 1981-1982
FENDER MUSTANG BASS (WHITE) 1982 1982
OVATION MAGNUM BASS 1982-1987 1982-1987 Toured with Sensational Fix exhibit circa 2009.
FENDER JAZZMASTER (BLUE) 1984-1999 1982-1986 1986 Stolen on July 4th, 1999.
DRIFTER 1982-1999 Stolen on July 4th, 1999.
KNOX 1982-1985
UNKNOWN 12-STRING 1983 Seen in a picture from March 23rd, 1983.
KENT 740 1983-1986 Broke on stage while tuning, July 7th, 1986.
GHERSON SG COPY 1983-1984(?) 1983 Broke on stage, possibly December 1st, 1983. Remnants given away via Sonic Death fan club.
UNKNOWN CBGB DANELECTRO(?) 1983 Seen in a picture from mid 1983.
FAVILLA ACOUSTIC 1984-1986
TEISCO MUSTANG COPY 1985
GIBSON MARAUDER 1985-1986 1985 Stolen on November 22nd, 1986. Recovered September 2006.
HAGSTROM VIKING 1985 1985
UNKNOWN STRAT (SUNBURST) 1985 Seen only on April 17th, 1985 - possibly borrowed?
HARMONY STRATOTONE 1985
KIMBERLY HOLLOWBODY 1985-1986; 1998-1999 Stolen on July 4th, 1999.
FENDER JAGUAR (OLD WOOD) 1985-1986 1987-1999 Stolen on July 4th, 1999.
KAPA MINSTREL 1985-1987
OVATION VIPER 1986 1985-1988
TEISCO ET-220 1985
UNKNOWN TEISCO(?) HAGSTROM STYLE 1986
FENDER TELECASTER 1986
HONDO FAME 12-STRING STRAT COPY 1986-1988
IBANEZ ROADSTAR II (BLUE) 1986-1988 Sold as part of a ShelterBox benefit auction in 2011.
KAPA CONTINENTAL 1986-1990 Smashed on stage November 3rd, 1990.
KENT POLARIS I 1986 Toured with Sensational Fix exhibit circa 2009.
FENDER TELECASTER 1986 Used May 17th, 1986 in Manchester - likely borrowed from Membranes.
UNKNOWN RED STRAT(?) Seen in a June 8th, 1986 photo of SY's pre-show gear in their dressing room. Not confirmed to be theirs.
UNKNOWN WOOD GUITAR(?) Seen in a photo of the band with all of their gear circa late 1986. Also seen in the Teen Age Riot video.
FENDER TELECASTER 1987 Borrowed from Dredd Foole and the Din for a surprise show at the Rat in Boston on May 9th, 1987.
FENDER LEAD II 1987 Borrowed from Dredd Foole and the Din for a surprise show at the Rat in Boston on May 9th, 1987.
RICKENBACKER 4005 BASS 1987 1987 Borrowed from Dredd Foole and the Din for a surprise show at the Rat in Boston on May 9th, 1987.
UNIVOX LUCY 1986-1987 1988
FENDER TELECASTER DELUXE 1987-2009 Sold as part of the Reverb gear auction in October 2018.
HARMONY LES PAUL COPY 1987-1990
IBANEZ ROADSTAR 1987-1988
IBANEZ ROADSTAR II (BLACK) 1987 1988? Toured with Sensational Fix exhibit circa 2009. Sold as part of the Reverb gear auction in October 2018.
QUEST MANHATTAN M-3 1988 1987
UNKNOWN STEVE ALBINI STRAT 1987 Borrowed from Steve Albini for "Be Yr Dog" at Pukkelpop, August 21st, 1987.
FENDER MUSTANG (WHITE) 1987-1999 Stolen on July 4th, 1999.
FENDER MUSTANG (SUNBURST) 1987-1990; 1999; 2007-2011 Also used by Jim from 2000-2005.
GIBSON EB-3(?) BASS 1987
RICKENBACKER 4003 BASS 1988?
GIBSON THUNDERBIRD BASS 1988-1993; 2007-2009 Also used by Jim from 2004-2005.
FENDER MUSTANG (SUNBURST) 1988
FENDER JAZZMASTER (SUNBURST) 1989-1999 Stolen on July 4th, 1999.
FENDER JAZZMASTER (RED) 1988-1989
FENDER JAZZMASTER (RED) 1989-1999 1990 Stolen on July 4th, 1999. Also used by Tim Foljahn for Psychic Hearts shows in May 1994.
FERNANDES STRAT COPY 1989-2010
FENDER MUSTANG (RED) 1988-1999 Stolen on July 4th, 1999. Recovered in 2009.
EPIPHONE 16-STRING STRAT Given to the band by Steve Albini circa October 1988. Toured with Sensational Fix exhibit circa 2009.
MUSIMA ETERNA 1989; 1995-1996 1991-1992; 1999-2007
FENDER JAGUAR (SUNBURST) 1989-1991
FENDER JAZZMASTER (SUNBURST) 1990-1992
FENDER JAGUAR (RED) 1990-1996 2004-2011
GIBSON FIREBIRD 1990 Also used by Jim from 2002-2003. Sold as part of the Reverb gear auction in October 2018.
EPIPHONE GENESIS 1990 Played by Lee in "Dirty Boots" video, 1991. Sold as part of a ShelterBox benefit auction in 2011.
GIBSON SG DELUXE 1990-1992
GIBSON SG STANDARD 1992 Also used by Jim in 2001 and 2004.
FENDER MUSTANG (BLACK) 1990-1991
KENT 820 (WHITE) 1992; 2002 Played by Lee in "Disappearer" video, 1990.
TRAVIS BEAN ARTIST 1990-1999 Stolen on July 4th, 1999. Recovered in 2005.
BC RICH MOCKINGBIRD BASS 1990-1991 1990-1991 Given to the Rock'n'Roll High School in Melbourne, Australia.
FENDER JAZZ BASS 1990 Used by Kim to record Goo.
FENDER DUO-SONIC II 1990 Borrowed from (possibly) STP for August 16th or 17th show in Las Vegas/Hollywood to film "Mildred Pierce" for Dave Markey music video.
KRAMER STRIKER 1990 Borrowed from (possibly) STP for August 16th or 17th, 1990 show in Las Vegas/Hollywood to film "Mildred Pierce" for Dave Markey music video.
HOLLYWOOD HOLLOWBODY Seen only in "Mildred Pierce" video footage from Hollywood August 17th, 1990. Possibly borrowed?
FENDER STRATOCASTER (PURPLE?) Seen in "Titanium Expose" video only, no known usage otherwise.
IBANEZ ROADSTAR (PAINTED) 1991 Thurston plays this in the "Mote" video. It can also be seen on display in the "Titanium Expose" video.
DANELECTRO SILVERTONE Seen in the liners to Goo. Possibly just a prop.
FENDER JAZZMASTER (WHITE) 1991-1999 1990 Stolen on July 4th, 1999. Recovered in 2012.
GIBSON LES PAUL DELUXE 1991-1999 Stolen on July 4th, 1999.
RICKENBACKER 620/12 1991-1992
FENDER TELECASTER/G&L ASAT 1991-1995; 2005-2011
GIBSON LES PAUL SPECIAL (SNOOPY) 1992-1999 Stolen on July 4th, 1999.
GIBSON LES PAUL JUNIOR 1992; 2001-2006 Also used by Jim in 2002-2003.
FENDER JAGUAR (LEOPARD) 1992-1999 Stolen on July 4th, 1999.
FENDER JAGUAR (BLONDE) 1992-1999 Stolen on July 4th, 1999.
FENDER TELECASTER DELUXE 1992-2011
BLACK TELECASTER COPY 1992-1993; 1999 Stolen on July 4th, 1999.
UNKNOWN REJECT STRAT 1992 1992
JAZZ BASS (SNOOPY) 1992-1993
FENDER MUSICMASTER (BLUE) Borrowed by Lee for use in the "100%" music video, 1992.
FENDER P-BASS (YELLOW) Borrowed from Keanu Reeves for use in the "100%" music video, 1992.
FRAMUS STRATO GOLD DE LUXE Used by Thurston in the "Sugar Kane" music video, 1993. Sold as part of the Reverb gear auction in October 2018.
GIBSON RIPPER BASS Used by Kim in the "Youth Against Fascism" video, 1993.
FENDER P-BASS (SUNBURST) 1992-1999 Stolen on July 4th, 1999.
GIBSON CARSON J. ROBINSON ACOUSTIC Used by all three guitarists for "Winner's Blues" "Compilation Blues" and "Razor Blade" during Experimental Jet Set sessions.
DAN ARMSTRONG PLEXIGLAS Used by Lee in the "Superstar" video, 1994.
SUPERSTAR ACOUSTIC Used by Steve in the "Superstar" video, 1994.
FENDER P-BASS (CREAM) Used by Kim in the "Superstar" video, 1994.
FENDER MUSICMASTER BASS Used by Kim in the "Bull in the Heather" video, 1994.
GIBSON RD ARTIST 1999 1993-1996 Stolen on July 4th, 1999.
FENDER STRATOCASTER Early 80s Strat purchased by Lee in summer '95.
FENDER JAZZMASTER (CANDY) 1995
FENDER JAZZMASTER (SEAFOAM) 1995-2011
FENDER JAGUAR (WOOD) 2001 1995; 2002 Also used by Jim in 2000-2001.
TRAVIST BEAN ARTIST (KOA WOOD) 1995; 2002-2011 Stolen on July 4th, 1999. Recovered in 2002. Sold as part of the Reverb gear auction in October 2018.
FENDER TELECASTER DELUXE (SUNBURST) 1995-2011
FENDER JAZZMASTER (RED) 1998 1995-1996 Stolen on July 4th, 1999.
FENDER JAZZBLASTER (SUNBURST) 1995-1999 Stolen on July 4th, 1999.
GUITAR CASTLE HOPF TELSTAR 1996 Sold as part of the Reverb gear auction in October 2018.
FENDER ST-CHAMP MINI STRATOCASTER 1996
FENDER JAZZMASTER (SUNBURST) 1997-1999 Stolen on July 4th, 1999.
FENDER JAZZMASTER (BURGUNDY MIST) 1997-1999 Stolen on July 4th, 1999. Recovered in 2012.
FENDER JAZZMASTER (BLACK) 1998-1999 Stolen on July 4th, 1999.
YAMAHA PACIFICA 1997-1999 Stolen on July 4th, 1999.
FENDER XII 1999 Stolen on July 4th, 1999.
FERNANDES VERTIGO PRO 1999 Stolen on July 4th, 1999.
GIBSON LES PAUL SPECIAL 1999 Stolen on July 4th, 1999.
GIBSON MARAUDER 1999 Borrowed from Superchunk on July 4th, 1999 in Irvine.
GIBSON LES PAUL SPECIAL (MAROON) 1999-2002 2004-2011 1999
DEARMOND JET STAR 1999-2001
FENDER JAZZMASTER (BLACK) 1999-2011 Stolen on December 12th, 2012.
KENT 821 12-STRING 2000 1999-2001 Toured with Sensational Fix exhibit circa 2009.
FENDER JAZZMASTER (CORAL) 1999-2011
GIBSON LES PAUL SPECIAL (MUSTARD) 1999 1999-2001 Also used by Jim in 2005.
IBANEZ TALMAN 1999 1999-2010 Sold as part of the Reverb gear auction in October 2018.
FENDER P-BASS (YELLOW) 1999
FENDER P-BASS (BLUE) 1999-2011 Sold as part of the Reverb gear auction in October 2018. Also used by Jim and Mark. (And Thurston!)
FENDER JAZZMASTER (RED) 1999-2010 Sold as part of the Reverb gear auction in October 2018.
FENDER JAZZMASTER (CREAM) 1999 2000-2011 Also used by Jim in 2003-2004.
FENDER JAZZMASTER (SUNBURST) 2002-2011 1999-2001 2011 Sold as part of the Reverb gear auction in October 2018.
GIBSON LES PAUL (SILVERBURST) 2000-2001 2006-2011
FENDER MUSICMASTER BASS Used by Jim in 2000-2001.
GIBSON LES PAUL (CONAN) 2000 Used by Thurston on Conan in July 2000. Rented?
FENDER P-BASS (BLACK) 1991-2009 1989-2002 Used by Jim on Conan in July 2000. Rented?
FENDER JAZZMASTER (BLUE) 2000-2011
FENDER JAZZMASTER (GOLD) 2000-2010 Given to Thurston by Patti Smith.
FENDER XII 2000-2010
YAMAHA SG-40 2000
KOLL F-HOLE JAZZBLASTER (CHERRY SUNBURST) 2000-2011
MUSICMAN STINGRAY 2005 2000 Also used by Jim in 2001-2002. Sold as part of the Reverb gear auction in October 2018. Toured with Sensational Fix exhibit circa 2009.
FENDER JAZZMASTER (GREEN) 2000-2011
GIBSON EB-2 BASS Used by Jim in 2001-2003
GIBSON EB-0 BASS 2002-2011 Also used by Jim.
TRAVIS BEAN (YELLOW) 2000-2011
FERNANDES NATIVE PRO 2000-2003 Sold as part of the Reverb gear auction in October 2018.
GIBSON LES PAUL SPECIAL (SNOOPY 2) 2000-2001
FENDER JAZZMASTER (MAGENTA) 2006-2009 Also used by Jim in 2000-2003.
AMPEG Used by Jim in 2000-2001.
FENDER SUBSONIC 2001-2007
DANELECTRO U2 Used by Jim in 2002.
GIBSON SONEX (NEW DRIFTER) 2002-2011
UNIVOX HI-FLYER 2002
EPIPHONE CASINO 2002-2005 Neck broken, given away and sold on eBay in 2010.
KOLL F-HOLE JAZZBLASTER (SUNBURST) 2003-2009
FENDER JAZZMASTER (SUNBURST) 2003-2011
FENDER SUBSONIC 2004-2008
BRIDGE BENEFIT ACOUSTICS 2004 2004 2004 All four guitarists possibly rented?
GIBSON EB-3 BASS 2006
FENDER P-BASS Used by Mark in 2006-2009. (Thurston too!)
ACME INSTRUMENTS ALUMINUM Given to the band by fans. Toured with the Sensational Fix exhibit circa 2009. Sold as part of the Reverb gear auction in October 2018.
DEIMEL 12-STRING 2006-2007
EPIPHONE DOT 2006-2009 Sold as part of the Reverb gear auction in October 2018.
MARTIN 000-18 ACOUSTIC 2009-2010 2006-2007
FENDER JAZZMASTER (WOOD) 2007-2011
FENDER JAZZMASTER (GREEN) 2007-2011
FENDER JAZZMASTER (WOOD) 2007-2011
FENDER JAZZMASTER (RED) 2008-2011
FENDER JAZZMASTER (BLACK) 2008-2009
FENDER JAZZMASTER (J MASCIS) 2008 2009-2010
TRAVIS BEAN 2008
FENDER JAGUAR (RED) 2009-2011
FENDER JAZZMASTER (SAPPHIRE BLUE) 2009-2010 Sold as part of the Reverb gear auction in October 2018.
FENDER JAZZMASTER (LEE RANALDO SIGNATURE) 2009-2011
FENDER JAZZMASTER (THURSTON MOORE SIGNATURE) 2009-2011
SQUIER STANDARD PRECISION BASS (SUNBURST) 2009 Used by Mark in 2008-2009
GIBSON EB-0/EB-3 BASS (BLUE) 2009-2011 Given to Kim by Mike Watt.
FENDER POWER JAZZ BASS SPECIAL Used by Mark in 2010-2011.
FENDER BLACKTOP JAZZMASTER 2011 Borrowed from Fender for their final South American shows in November 2011.
FENDER JAZZMASTER (BLACK) 2011 Borrowed from Fender for their final South American shows in November 2011.
FENDER JAZZMASTER (BLACK) 2011 Borrowed from Fender for their final South American shows in November 2011.
FENDER JAZZMASTER (SUNBURST) 2011 Borrowed from Fender for their final South American shows in November 2011.
FENDER TELECASTER DELUXE (BROWN) 2011 Borrowed from Fender for their final South American shows in November 2011.
FENDER TELECASTER (BLACK) 2011 Borrowed from Fender for their final South American shows in November 2011.
FENDER PAWN SHOP MUSTANG (LAKE PLACID BLUE) 2011 Borrowed from Fender for their final South American shows in November 2011.
FENDER TELECASTER (SUNBURST) 2011 Borrowed from Fender for their final South American shows in November 2011.


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