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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'.'

Billie Joe's GibsonĀ Les Paul Jr
Another go-to is this repaired TV yellow Gibson Les Paul Jr doublecut that Armstrong busted during the Las Vegas I Heart Radio festival, which Armstrong uses on all the "Uno," "Dos," and "Tre'" material like "99 Revolutions," "Know Your Enemy," and "Stay the Night."

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

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