Claudio Sanchez is the lead singer and guitarist for Coheed and Cambria, an awesome rock band, one of my favorites. He is noted for his high vocal range, often extending into an alto register in the manner of Geddy Lee, the unique enunciation of his vocals, and for his long hair with tightly-wound curls. While primarily playing rhythm during his vocals, Sanchez also plays lead, often alternating with guitarist Travis Stever in a "competitive, yet respectful guitar solo" fashion. Based on research it appears the Coheed and Cambria frontman's most used guitar brand is Gibson with the explorer being one of his favorite pieces of gear in his rig.

Let's see what Coheed and Cambria's Claudio Sanchez Guitar Gear Rig and Equipment looks like.

Claudio Sanchez on the microphone

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Guitars
- Fender MIJ Stratocaster in Ebony with Maple Fretboard

- Fender JazzMaster (Bonus DVD in the Coheed & Cambria "Good Apollo" special edition DVD)

- Gibson EDS-1275 Doubleneck SG in Alpine White with EMG-81/85 in 6-string, EMG-85/60 in 12-string

- Gibson EDS-1275 Doubleneck SG in Cherry Red, kept stock (Welcome Home video)

- Gibson '76 Explorer Reissue in Classic White with EMG-81/85 pick-ups, a Graph-Tech nut and Black Schaller tuners (With a Puerto Rican flag sticker behind the tailpiece)

- Gibson '76 Explorer Reissue in Classic White, kept stock (The Running Free video)
- Gibson '76 Explorer Reissue in Ebony with EMG-81/85 pick-ups
- Gibson '76 Explorer Reissue in Cherry Red, kept stock

- Gibson '82 Explorer E2 in Natural Walnut/Maple 5 Piece Contoured Body/Neck with EMG-81/85 pick-ups, a Graph-Tech nut, and Gold Schallers with Black tuners and was made the same day his brother was born

- Minarik Medusa Custom in Cherry Red, kept stock

Below is a pic of the medusa as requested by user Bob: 

- Gibson SG Special in Faded Worn-Cherry, kept stock (Guitar World Magazine)

- Gibson Les Paul Studio in Alpine White, kept stock

- Gibson '67 Flying V Reissue in Classic White, kept stock (A Favor House Atlantic video/Good Apollo Special Edition CD in studio)

- Gibson SG Special in Classic White with chrome hardware (With a Puerto Rican flag sticker behind the tailpiece. Early SSTB era)

- Taylor T5 Custom Acoustic/Electric in Spruce Top w/ Cherry Sunburst

- Taylor 814-CE Acoustic/Electric in Honey Sunburst with Natural back and sides

- Ovation S771 Balladeer Special Acoustic/Electric (Live at Starland Ballroom)

Amps
- Bogner Uberschall 100W Head w/ Standard Grill
- Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 150W Solo amplifier Head
- '74 GRO100 Orange Head (Black Covering)
- Mesa/Boogie Rect-o-verb 50W Combo Amp (studio usage)
- VOX AC30CC2X Combo Amp  (vox ac30)

- Fender '65 Twin Reverb Combo Amplifier

Cabinets
- Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Oversized 4x12's guitar cabinet
- Bogner Uberschall 4x12's guitar cabinet
- Marshall 1960A 4x12 guitar cabinet

Effects
- Bogner Uberschall, Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier - Overdriven/Distorted
- VooDoo Labs Sparkle Drive Overdrive/Boost

- Morley Bad Horsie 2 Wah (as described in 2008 interview)

- Dunlop 535Q CryBaby Wah

- DigiTech Whammy Pedal

- Line 6 DL-4 Digital Delay

- Line 6 FM-4 Filter Modeler

- Ernie Ball VP Junior Passive Volume Pedal

- Boss TU-2 Chromatic Tuner pedal

Strings
- Everly Strings: 9210 B-52 Medium Rockers (except acoustic) 

Go to the next page to see pics of Claudio's gear.