GUITARS
Fender Thurston Moore Jazzmaster
On her most recent, self-titled album, Clark recorded with a Fender Thurston Moore Jazzmaster, making use of its simplicity – it only has a volume knob – and bright tone.
Ernie Ball Music Man Albert Lee HH
Before Clark got her own signature model, she would wield an Ernie Ball Music Man Albert Lee HH for live performances, regularly used when touring her St. Vincent album
Ernie Ball Music Man St. Vincent Signature
This stellar guitar was made by Ernie Ball, inspired by Clarke’s enigmatic technique, colourful style and performative presence. She showed it off live a few times last year, rocking it with a formidable black finish. And, as of March 2016, the guitar is now out on the market, also in a custom Vincent Blue.
STRINGS
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound
AMPS
Kemper Profiler Rack Guitar Amp System
Following the release of St. Vincent, Clark was using a Kemper amp for live performances. With the entirety of her effects programmed for each show, reliability and consistency from her amp are both paramount.
PEDALS
Eventide H9 Max Multi-Effects Pedal
Two of these babies can be found on Clark’s pedalboard. With every Eventide effect at her disposal she programs synth sounds, tremolos, delays and reverbs.
Bixonic Expandora EXP-2000R Distortion Pedal
In her song ‘Regret’, taken from St. Vincent, Clark uses this reissue to produce some scintillating distortion. The particular pedal she used in the studio was John Congleton’s, later buying her own.
Electro-Harmonix Micro Synthesizer
This is what gives Clark such amazing sustain in St. Vincent. It’s being used in the solo for “Rattlesnake’ to great effect.
