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The Sword - J. D. Cronise Guitar Gear Rig and Equipment

J.D. Cronise is an American musician and leader of the heavy metal band The Sword. Born in Roanoke, Virginia, Cronise is a lead guitarist, vocalist, producer and principal songwriter for The Sword, which he formed in Austin, Texas in 2003. If you haven't heard the sword, check them out - they'll remind you of classic metal like Black Sabbath.

Let's see what gear and equipment is in The Sword's frontmans guitar rig.

Image by P.G. Raven. Creative Commons license

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Guitars
- ’79 Gibson Explorer II, which is loaded with a DiMarzio Super Distortion in the bridge

Gibson Faded Explorer Electric Guitar Worn Brown*

DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion Pickup Black Regular

- BC Rich Exotic Classic Mockingbird guitar

B.C. Rich Exotic Classic Mockingbird Electric Guitar Spalted Maple

Amps and Cabinets
- Orange OR80 amplifier
- Orange 4x12 loaded with 60-watt Celestions
- Marshall 4x12 cab loaded with 70-watt Celestions (recording)