Hawkwind founder Dave Brock’s Gibson and Greco guitars, Roland JC-120, Line 6 POD and space-rock signal chain.
A period-by-period quick reference to guitars, amplification, effects and songs. Specific equipment varies by recording, tour and year.
Guitars
Gear / reference
Details
Era / use
Gibson Les Paul Classic
Tom Morgan-painted 2007 Les Paul Classic; Brock described it as his main guitar.
Modern touring
Greco Les Paul copies
Brock reported owning two Grecos, including a 1976 instrument.
Modern period
Westone guitar
Longtime touring guitar used for many years.
Earlier career
Gibson Nighthawk
Amber-finish guitar in his collection.
Selected use
Milner acoustic guitar
Acoustic guitar appears in photos and Hawkwind’s arrangements.
Studio/live
Amplifiers
Gear / reference
Details
Era / use
Roland JC-120
Longstanding main amp; Brock said it is exceptionally loud even at a low setting.
Modern touring
Hiwatt amps
Used in earlier high-volume Hawkwind rigs.
Earlier touring
HH amplifier
Old backup amp kept available for live work.
Modern touring
Selmer Thunderbird
Early amplifier remembered from his formative period.
Early career
Effects
Gear / reference
Details
Era / use
Line 6 POD 2.0
Brock said he used it live with the JC-120 for distortion and amp processing.
Longstanding live rig
Audio generator / oscillator
Hawkwind’s electronic sound world included oscillator-based sound sources.
Space-rock era
Echo and delay
Space and repetition extend guitar and electronic textures.
Song dependent
Modulation and distortion
POD and pedals provide changing colors through the clean JC-120.
Live
Song and era references
Gear / reference
Details
Era / use
Master of the Universe
Guitar and electronic textures establish the band’s space-rock signature.
In Search of Space
Brainstorm
Long-form guitar, effects and electronic passages.
Doremi Fasol Latido
Silver Machine
Guitar-driven rock arrangement with the band’s electronic edge.
1972 single
The Golden Void
Later-era guitar and synth layers led by Brock’s writing.
Warrior on the Edge of Time
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