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Tommy Thayer is an American musician and the current lead guitarist of the rock group Kiss. Tommy also has played with other bands such as Black N' Blue.
Let's take a look at some of the gear and equipment that has been seen in Tommy's guitar rig. 
 Click the gear images for more info and specs at Musician's Friend
Guitars
- Gibson Les Paul Sunburst 1960 Re-issue (2003)  
- Gibson Les Paul Silver Sparkle (2006. Built by Gibson custom-shop)
- Gibson Les Paul Honeyburst 1958 Re-issue (2000)
 
- Gibson Les Paul Sunburst 1960 Re-issue (2003)
- Gibson Les Paul Black 1960 Re-issue (2003)
- Gibson Les Paul Deluxe (1972. Seymour Duncan JB pickups)
 
- Gibson Les Paul Black Custom (1976. Seymour Duncan JB pickups)
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (1975. Dimarzio Super Distortion pickups)
 - Gibson 1961 Reissue SG (used on Sonic Boom album) 
Amps
- Hughes & Kettner Tommy Thayer Signature Duotone amplifiers
 
- Hughes & Kettner Cabs
 - Hughes & Kettner Statesman combo (one of the amps used on Sonic Boom)  - Marshall Master Volume from the late 70's (additionally used on Sonic Boom) - Battery powered Orange practice amp (used in tandem with some other sounds for solos on Sonic Boom) Effects
- Tommy has stated in a Q&A on his site he has never been a big effects pedal user - vintage Ibanez Tube Screamer (for solos on Sonic Boom) |
Comments
also you should do an article on Ace Frehleys rig
In his website (www.tommythayer,com) he says he uses Gibson 498.