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We got a request in for John Rzeznik's guitar gear, and the requester pointed us to a link with info, but it seemed to be at least 9 years old. So, with much research I put together a set of links that have tidbits of info about what John uses. I don't feel comfortable enough yet to post it on the main site yet, as there are many holes missing. If anyone can fill in info, please do (or if you happen to know who John's current guitar tech is).

This just might be one of the best listings of John's gear anyplace

Video of John with Taylor Guitars
The video shows John backstage with a ton of Taylor guitars. He demos one for the camera.

John and Gibson Robot Les Paul
John helped launch the Gibson Robot guitar (self tuning)

Interview on Gibson
- Gibson ES-335's (cherry red, sunburst,..)
- 1973 Gold Top Les Paul with mini humbuckers
- Wes Montgomery Gibson

John and Matchless HC-30 amp
John is listed as a Matchless HC-30 amp user

Victoria amp
John is listed as a Victoria amp user

SWART
John seen with Swart Atomic Space Tone

[url=-http://flickr.com/photos/sleenen/2406928581/]Backstage guitar rack picture[/url]
A backstage shot of the goo goo dolls guitars

Divided by 13 amp user
Divided by 13 amps lists John as a user

Some of his gear
This fan site has some info, but I feel that it may be from the turn of the century.

- 75 to 81 Mark II Lead 100-watt heads with 6550 power tubes
- ESP strat with EMG
- Gibson Les Paul with EMG
- Green sparkle custom shop Fender
- ESP 'boing guitar'
- Epiphone Special II w/ a sunburst finish
- Marshall 100 watt JMP head with CAE mod in overdrive
- Custom Audio Electronics (CAE) OD-100
- Marshall 4x12 cabs
- Boss Graphic EQ
- MXR Micro Amp
- Danelectro Dan Echo
- Boss Super Chorus
- Boss Tremolo
- Ernie Ball Volume Pedal

AnalogMan
Shows John has an Analog Man King Of Tone pedal

Wikipedia listing
Has used before:
-Stratocaster
- Telecaster
- Jaguar
- "Halfcaster" (a Strat cut in half)
- Guild acoustic guitars
- Ibanez acoustics