Legendary musicians and their signature instruments

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These famous musicians all have their signature instruments, and they're bound to bring back some memories. Some of them are singular and in many cases the musicians teamed up with manufacturers like Fender or an independent instrument maker to create something unique to serve their preferences, playing style, and desired sound. Many of these instruments (especially guitars) are available to buy, although they're usually limited edition and will cost you an arm and a leg!

 

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Eric Clapton -

The first signature guitar that Fender ever created was the Eric Clapton signature Stratocaster.

 

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Elton John -

Yamaha designed Synapses the "Million Dollar Piano" with Elton John over four years. It's one of a kind and not for sale.

 

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Ringo Starr -

The Beatles drummer has had his signature drumsticks made, which he still uses.

 

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Willie Nelson -

Trigger is the Martin N-20 nylon-string classical acoustic guitar that the singer-songwriter has been using throughout the majority of his career.

 

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Louis Armstrong -

The trumpet player's instrument isn't reproduced or for sale because it was one of a kind. It was a Henri Selmer B-flat custom-made and inscribed trumpet.

 

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BTS -

All the members of the K-pop band have their own sparkly, bright-colored microphones, which is not a done thing.

 

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John Lennon -

The Epiphone ‘Inspired By’ John Lennon Casino was created by Gibson to reflect the guitarist's chosen weapon before he later switched to Fenders.

 

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Lars Ulrich -

The co-founder and drummer of Metallica has signature sticks, snares, and cymbals on the market.

 

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Dave Grohl -

Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl worked closely with the folks of the Gibson Custom Shop to create the DG-335.

 

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Miles Davis -

The jazz legend also had an iconic instrument. His trumpets were custom-made Martin Committee trumpets.

 

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Ed Sheeran -

The Little Martin Guitar has been Ed Sheeran's go-to for years. He's had his Signature Edition made.

 

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Questlove -

The Roots' drummer grew up in New York City and transferring drums was extremely difficult. This inspired him to collaborate to create the Ludwig Pocket Kit By Questlove for practicing in apartments and bringing to gigs more easily.

 

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John Mayer -

Clapton once described John Mayer as a "master," which may have helped in earning him the respect and right to his own Silver Sky signature guitar by PRS Guitars.

 

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Chad Smith -

The Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer has a signature manufactured snare called the Pearl Chad Smith Signature Snare.

 

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Kurt Cobain -

Kurt Cobain played a Fender Jaguar. In his lifetime, he designed the Jag-Stag, which is discontinued. However, the Cobain Jaguar is still in production.

 

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Neil Peart -

The Canadian drummer and primary lyricist of Rush has had a replica made by DW of the kit he played during Rush's 30th-anniversary tour.

 

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Brian May -

The Red Special is the electric guitar designed and built by Queen's guitarist Brian May and his father, Harold, when Brian was a teenager in the early 1960s. He now has a company called Brian May Guitars that sells replicas.

 

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B.B. King -

The blues-playing legend's guitar is nearly as famous as he was. Who hasn't heard of Lucille?

 

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Carlos Santana -

Of course Santana has his own signature guitar: the PRS Santana Signature.