Michael Schenker
Michael Schenker was born January 10th, 1955 in Savstedt, Germany. He began playing guitar at a very early age when his older brother Rudolph brought home a Gibson Flying V, which reportedly captured Michael’s imagination. His first gig came when he was 11, playing at a local nightclub with Rudy and the Scorpions. Schenker’s recording debut came on the Scorpions’ first album, “Lonesome Crow” when he was just 17.
Guitars
- Gibson White No.4 Flying V
- Gibson Black & White Flying V with dot inlay (mid-70’s model)
- Dean Michael Schenker Signature Limited Edition V
Pick ups
- Seymour Duncan
- Dean Michael Schenker Lights Out Humbucker Pickup
Dean Michael Schenker Lights Out Humbucker Pickup
Amps
- JMP Marshall MK2
- 4-hole 50W Marshall
- Amp Head: Marshall JCM 800 (50W) 2205
- Amp Cabinet: Marshall 912M
- Marshall JCM 50 Watts Split channel [JCM800]
- Green Back Marshall Cabinet
- EL34 Tubes
Pedals
- BOSS DD-3 (Digital Delay)
- BOSS CE-5 (Chorus Ensemble)
- Marshall Switch Box (Delay/Chorus)
- Cry Baby: JEN
- Dunlop Dimebag Wah Wah
Strings
- D’Angelico 009, .011, .016, .024, .032, and .040.
Schenker does not use any effects in the studio, saying he adds the effects later
