Hüsker Dü
Largely sourced from the Hüsker Dü Database (which is largely sourced from a 1987 Musician interview).
Bob Mould
- Guitars: two 1975 Ibanez Rocket Roll Sr. 2387CTs
- Effects: DBX 166, EHX Small Clone, Ibanez CS9, MXR Distortion+, Roland SDE-1000, Roland SDE-3000, Ross Chorus, unknown harmonizer (either Ibanez HD-1000 or Eventide H949)
- Amps: in stereo: two Yamaha G-100s (one into a 4x12 Marshall, one into a 4x12 Sonic) and two Fender Concerts
- Other: GHS Boomers (9-42), Dunlop light picks
Greg Norton
- Basses: Les Paul Triumph, Gibson Victory, Ibanez Roadstar IIs, Fender and Squier Precisions (backup)
- Amps: Peavey Mark IV into Ampeg V2 4x12 ('85); Peavey MegaBass with Urei LA-2A into Ampeg SVT 8x10 and Bill Batson 2x15 ('87)
- Other: GHS Boomers (45-105)
Grant Hart
circa 1985:
- Drums: Slingerland Radio King kit (26" kick, 13" snare, 16" tom)
- Cymbals: Zildjian Impulses
- Other: Remo Pinstripes, Regal Tip sticks