Guitarras

- In 2004, Thomson moved to Ibanez, with whom he designed his own Ibanez MTM1 & MTM2 Signature Models. Thomson has also debuted his Ovation signature acoustic/electric guitar, labeled the MT37. Mick Thomson’s current tour guitars include:

- Ibanez MTM1
- Ibanez MTM2
- Ibanez MTM Custom
- Ibanez MTM Prototype
- Ibanez Tele Custom
- Markmax Guitar Custom Signature No Official
- Ovation MT37-5 Signature Acoustic

× The MTM1, Black with white binding  model, Red with black binding model, and the White with black binding model, originally featured EMG 81/60 pickups, but Mick recently made the switch to the Seymour Duncan Black Out pickups because he favored their tone, features mahogany body, 5-piece Wizard II thru-neck, fixed Edge bridge, jumbo frets, custom “seven” inlay, black hardware, reversed headstock. It is available in black or blood red finishes.

× The MTM2, Black with white binding  model, Red with black binding model, and the White with black binding model, is a more affordable version of the MTM1. It features Ibanez V7 and V8 pickups instead of Seymour Duncan pickups, and has no inlays. It is only available in black.

× The MTM Custom,  Green with black pickguard & black binding  features and EMG single coil between the Blackout humbuckers

× MTM Prototype, Black with white binding features a standard headstock, instead of the reversed headstock of the MTM1

× Tele Custom,  based in the Telecaster-style body; vintage sunburst with passive Seymour Duncan pickups (JB in bridge and Classic Stack in neck)

× Markmax Guitar Custom Signature No Official,  features  a Body of mahogany, neckthrubody of maple, manufactured in 5 pieces, Pickups Seymour Duncan Blackouts. Manufactured in two colors: White and Black. Hardware Black.

× Ovation  MT37 features textured black finish, Thomson’s signature seven inlay, custom ultra-thin neck, deep contour body with spruce top and rounded bowl back, OP Pro preamp, and Ovation’s High Output pickup.

- Otras Guitarras:
- Ibanez is currently Thomson’s guitar of choice and they´re currently producing the actually Mick Thomson Signature MTM1 and MTM2 models, but Thomson also have several other custom guitars from Ibanez. Mick’s main Ibanez guitars are as follows:

- Ibanez Custom RG-6
- Ibanez Custom RGT2020
- Ibanez Custom S-Series
- Ibanez Custom S1625

× The Custom RG-6, features reverse headstock model (blood red color with SEVEN inlay on frets 1-5,Drop B tuning, main guitar) Mahogany wood with neck-thru mahogany neck w/ebony fretboard(24 jumbo frets) EMG 81/60 pickup configuration(He told me that he changes the combinations all the time though) All black hardware Ernie Ball strings gauges (.011 .015 .018plain .028 .038 .058)

× The Custom RGT2020, features black all mahogany, with mahogany neck and ebony fretboard, EMG 81/60 pickups and SEVEN inlay(Drop A tuning for heretic anthem) Ernie Ball strings gauges(.012 .016 .020plain .030 .040 .064)

× The S-Series Custom, there were two models, Black with white binding (same specs as MTM1) (seen in the video for “The Nameless”) and Grey with black binding (same specs as MTM1) (seen at certain points in Voliminal dvd)

× The Custom S1625 – black all mahogany, with mahogany neck and Ebony fretboard, EMG 81/60 pickups and SEVEN inlay(Backup guitar in Drop B tuning) Ernie Ball strings gauges (.011 .015 .018plain .028 .038 .058)

- Thomson was a long time player and endorsee of B.C. Rich Guitars until late 2004, and he had previously designed a signature model with this company based on their Warlock model. According to Thomson, he stated that the reason he left B.C. Rich was because they were not giving him the instruments that he needed. Thomson was Sponsored for a long period by B.C.Rich guitars, and played several custom shop guitars from them, including the ones used as basis for the B.C.Rich Mick Thomson Signature Warlock model, all of Mick’s BC Rich guitars featured EMG humbuckers, and HATE inlay on the fretboards. Thomson’s key B.C.Rich guitars are as follows:

- B.C. Rich Assassin
- B.C. Rich Beast
- B.C. Rich Bich
- B.C. Rich V
- B.C. Rich Warlock M7 Custom

× Assassin, was Mentioned in issue of Guitar One

× Beast, was Mentioned in August 2001 issue of Guitar World

× Bich, featues Black with white binding, and arched top

× V, features Black with white binding (as seen in Guitar One magazine)

× Warlock M7 Custom, based on the classic Warlock design and features a Widow headstock, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, custom 12th fret HATE inlay, two B.C. Rich Special Design humbucking pickups, Black with white binding model, with black binding model and Transparent black quilted top with no binding model ,tuned to Drop-A; seen on Disasterpieces dvd.

- Around the time of Slipknot’s debut album, and before his endorsements with B.C.Rich and Ibanez, Thomson used various guitars in the studio and on tour with the band. A few of the key guitars used during this period. In M.F.K.R period, Mick used this equipment:

- Jackson King V
- Jackson DR3
- Modded Ibanez
- Dual EMG 81 pick-ups.
- Rackmounted Marshall 9200 power amp w/JMP-1 preamp.
- Various pedals including a Boss GT-3
- ring modulator
- Various rack effects
- Marshall cabs
- straightforward player
- Dunlop Jazz III picks

Amplificadores

- Thomson is currently using the Rivera KR-7 amp model and its matching speaker cabinet. The KR-7 is Thomson’s signature model amplifier and features his trademark Seven logo. It was based on the Rivera Knucklehead Reverb amps that Thomson had previously been using, but the KR-7 was fine-tuned by Thomson and Paul Rivera to capture the punchy midrange and enhanced low-end frequencies that suited Thomson’s aggressive, detuned playing style:

- Rivera KR7 Mick Thomson’s signature – Guitar Amplifier head – tuned by Mick Thomson

- Otros Amplificadores:
- Mesa power amp
- Rivera Knucklehead Reverb 100,100-Watt, All-Tube head with KT88 Power Tubes(Master amp)
- Rivera Knucklehead Reverb 100,100-Watt, All-Tube head with 6L6 Power Tubes(Slave amp)
- Rivera Straight-Front 4×12 Cabinets loaded with celestion G12T75-loaded K412 Carvin speaker cabinets
- Randall Isolation CAB – Carvon B8100 1×12 loaded with Celestion G12T-75
- VHT Pitbull

Efectos

- To avoid problems with pedals being damaged during live performances, Thomson keeps his effect pedals in a rack along with his amplifiers and his tech controls them through a pedalboard sidestage. The pedal controller allows him to change between different effect pedals and amplifiers:

- Audio-Technica Wireless System (x2)
- Boss GT-Pro Effects Processor
- Boss SD-1 Super Overdive
- Dunlop JH3S Jimi Hendrix Octave Fuzz
- Dunlop Custom Shop Rack Wah
- Electro-Harmonix Bass Balls
- GCX Audio Switcher
- Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer
- Voodoo Lab Ground Control Pro floorboard
- Voodoo Lab Pedal Power II Plus

- Otros Efectos:
- Audio-Technica AEW-R5200 Receiver
- Boss GX-700(used on Disasterpiece)
- Bixonic Expandora pedal
- CryBaby rackmount wah
- Ernie Ball Volume pedal
- Furman PL-Plus Power Conditioner
- Korg DTR-1000 Rackmounted Tuner
- Line 6 DL-4
- Line 6 MM-4
- Planet Waves cables
- Whirlwind Multi-selector

Otros Intrusmentales

- Custom Switchers
- bradshaw Switcher
- AT Wireless and Sony Wireless