Evanescence gave Sweetwater an up-close look at the live rigs powering the band’s 2026 worldwide Sanctuary tour. Amy Lee, Emma Anzai, Troy McLawhorn, Tim McCord, Will Hunt, and their respective techs dive deep — take a closer look at Sweetwater’s selects!
- Amy Lee: Live & Studio Keys, Synths, and Mics
- Emma Anzai: Music Man StingRay Basses
- Troy McLawhorn: PRS Guitars, Victory Amps, and Eventide Stereo Effects
- Tim McCord: ESP Guitars & Neural DSP Quad Cortex Tones
- Will Hunt: Pearl Drums, Roland Sound Module, and Zildjian Cymbals
- Stream Sanctuary by Evanescence
- Dive into the Philosophies of Amy Lee & Bringing Sanctuary to Life
Amy Lee: Live & Studio Keys, Synths, and Mics
Emma Anzai: Music Man StingRay Basses
Troy McLawhorn: PRS Guitars, Victory Amps, and Eventide Stereo Effects
Note: Troy’s live rig uses a prior version of the Eventide H9, which can still be found here.
Tim McCord: ESP Guitars & Neural DSP Quad Cortex Tones
Will Hunt: Pearl Drums, Roland Sound Module, and Zildjian Cymbals
Stream Sanctuary by Evanescence
Dive into the Philosophies of Amy Lee & Bringing Sanctuary to Life
In the run up to the release of Evanscence’s Sanctuary, Sweetwater partnered with the band to host a full-band gear giveaway, as well as explore the sonic philosophies underpinning the writing of the record and how it elevated Amy Lee’s — and the band’s — artistry to a rarified echelon of music making excellence.









