Dave Keuning's Gear
Usage
In this interview, in the May 2009 issue of Guitarist, Dave is asked which amps he uses. He says, "Mostly I used a Fender Hot Rod Deville. I like the 2 x 12 speaker configurration; I have a 4 x 10 Deville too but I think I like the 2 x 12 better."
I've always liked the Roland Jazz Chorus, it's the best clean sound out there and very 80s-ish.
In this Instagram post by Matchless Amplifiers (@matchlessamps) from 31st Oct 2015, there is the caption, "New #MatchlessAmps #DC30 for Dave Keuning of the Killers in #KCRoyals colors."
In this video, Dave is using cherry color Gibson Explorer
Along with the vintage sunburst, Keuning also uses the black Gibson ES-335. He used this guitar for songs like "Human" and "This Is Your Life".
In this photo of Dave Keuning performing live with The Killers, he can be seen playing a Fender American Standard Stratocaster at Kino Stadium in Tucson, Arizona.
According to the Tone Freak website, Keuning uses the Eventide ModFactor in his pedalboard.
According to Tone Freak's website, Keuning uses the Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer pedal.
In this 2009 Olimpia concert, Keuning can be seen playing the silver Gibson Trini Lopez.
Dave Keuning can be seen playing a Fender Starcaster in this photo.
According to Tone Freak's website, Keuning uses the Retro Sonic Stereo Chorus pedal.
In this rack, which Axess Electronics custom made for him, the EHX Green Russian Big Muff Pi pedal can be seen.
Source Audio: "Hey, look at that, Dave Keuning of @thekillers is rocking a Source Audio Programmable EQ! Apparently Preset 1 is a boost and Preset 2 is clean. Big thanks to The Killers guitar tech, Bobby Lee Parker for sending this photo our way. "
In this video of Dave Keuning performing live with The Killers, he can be seen playing a Gibson ES-335 Dot Gloss (Vintage Sunburst finish) on The Late Show with David Letterman.
In this video of Dave Keuning performing live with The Killers, he can be seen playing a Gibson Flying V History at New York City's Paradise Theater.
In this article, Dave Keuning of The Killers states, "I use an Ibanez Analog Delay and a Boss Digital Delay for ambience on soaring lead stuff. I don’t know if it’s out of laziness or what, but they stay on the same settings the whole show."
In this article, Dave Keuning of The Killers states, "I use an Ibanez Analog Delay and a Boss Digital Delay for ambience on soaring lead stuff. I don’t know if it’s out of laziness or what, but they stay on the same settings the whole show."
Quoted from this interview that also shows Dave's solo career pedalboard:
This boost is just something my tech recommended. We only use it on certain nights where we need it, on the fly, if the room sounds a certain way. It's good to adjust whenever we need, almost like an overall EQ.
Quoted from this interview that also shows Dave's solo career pedalboard:
I use this primarily for leads, there are a lot of settings I still need to explore because I've just kept it on the first one I liked. It's really great for solo playing.
Dave Keuning of The Killers can be seen clearly at 2:10-2:17 playing his 1979 Fender Stratocaster in the 'Human' music video.
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According to Tone Freak's photo of the pedalboard, Keuning uses the Tone Freak Abunai 2 pedal.
Quoted from this interview that also shows Dave's solo career pedalboard:
I use this for about two or three songs, there's a setting I made with chorus and delay together. It's very unique sounding, and I kick it in for The Queen's Finest, which will be on my next record, and Restless Legs. It's my quick answer to anything that needs to sound dreamy or shimmery.
Quoted from this interview that also shows Dave's solo career pedalboard:
Whammy pedals have been around for a while. I really liked what Tom Morello did with them. I use the octave for Boat Accident and I have found this is by far the best one for me. Occasionally, though, I might just kick it in, just for fun!
Dave Keuning, guitarist of The Killers, owns a Hiwatt SE4123 Speaker Cabinet, as listed on Reverb. This cabinet, featuring a 300-watt power handling capacity and 16-ohm impedance, is equipped with English hand-wired Fane loudspeakers and constructed with durable 18-mm marine-grade birch ply. The model is inspired by the classic 1970s design, showcasing light scuffing and a Tolex tear, indicative of its use.
In a YouTube video, Dave Keuning is shown using the Bilt "The Relevator LS" Electric Guitar, highlighting his endorsement by the company.
According to Tone Freak's pedalboard photo, Keuning uses the EHX Big Muff Pi with Tone Wicker.
At 0:10 minute mark of "Bones" music video, Keuning can be seen holding the Gretsch White Falcon. It is unknown whether this guitar has been also used in the studio.
In this photo, Keuning is visible with Fender Jaguar. This strongly resembles the 50th anniversary model, but the particular model has white pickguard and block inlays.
In this photo of Axess Electronics' custom made rack for him, the Boss DD-7 digital delay is visible.
Dave Keuning prominently plays a 1970s Ibanez Destroyer 2459, as seen in a user-uploaded photo on Equipboard.
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