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GALLERY: Green Day's 2013 Touring Gear

See the guitars, amps, and effects used by Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Jason White on Greenday's spring 2013 "99 Revolutions' tour in support of their three latest albums, 'Uno,' 'Dos,' and 'Tre'.'

Chris Kies
By Chris KiesJun 05, 2013
Chris Kies
Chris Kies has degrees in Journalism and History from the University of Iowa and has been with PG dating back to his days as an intern in 2007. He's now the multimedia manager maintaining the website and social media accounts, coordinating Rig Rundown shoots (also hosting and/or filming them) and occasionally writing an artist feature. Other than that, he enjoys non-guitar-related hobbies.
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Jason White's Silvertone

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For the thin-and-jangly tones of "Kill the DJ" and "Stray Heart," White leans on this vintage Silvertone.

Also! Click here to watch our video Rig Rundown with Green Day's guitar techs.

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