I realize that there are a select few (not many, but still some) people who are actually interested in this kind of stuff. Below is a list of the equipment I use(d).
My gear is always changing. Yes, it's always a hassle to try and find something that gets THE tone I've got floating around in my head. And yes, sometimes it's a gamble because, unfortunately, as my quest for tone continues, the tools which I end up wanting to utilize is not always as easy to find as I'd like.
So if you're a gear nerd like me, check back often because I'll be posting updates.
My gear is always changing. Yes, it's always a hassle to try and find something that gets THE tone I've got floating around in my head. And yes, sometimes it's a gamble because, unfortunately, as my quest for tone continues, the tools which I end up wanting to utilize is not always as easy to find as I'd like.
So if you're a gear nerd like me, check back often because I'll be posting updates.
Acoustic Guitar & equipment:
-Breedlove SC25/R- Sitka Spruce/EIR. Fishman Matrix pickup system. John Pearse Armrest.
-Avalon U5 Preamp
Used at home/church:
-Breedlove D25/R prototype- Sitka Spruce/EIR. Fishman Matrix pickup system.
-Taylor 810ce- Sitka Spruce/EIR. Taylor Expression System v1.
Electric Guitars:
-Fender Stratocaster #1 (Stitch)- Sunburst- 22 fret maple neck. Lindy Fralin Vintage Hot PuPs, CTS pots, CRL switch, switchcraft jack, Callaham bridge assembly w/ bridge block, Graphtech ferraglide saddles, Planet Waves Locking tuners.
*updates coming soon*
-Fender Stratocaster #2 (nameless)- White, Relic'ed- 21 fret rosewood neck. 2 PAF-style humbuckers, Alpha pots, 3-way switch, switchcraft jack, Vintage stamped saddles, Fender high-mass bridge block.
Amp:
- Vox AC4TV- celestion G10 greenback speaker, GrooveTube 12AX7 tube, Gold Lion EL84 tube.
Pedalboard:
Main touring board mounted on a Pedaltrain PT-Pro H/C. Signal flow as listed.
-Boss TU2
-Vox 847A Wah
-RRPG 8-channel bypass looper
1- Barber Tone Press Compressor
2- Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive
3- Robert Keeley Modded TS-9 Tubescreamer
4- Fulltone OCD
5- Visual Sound Son of Hyde
6- Ernie Ball VP Jr.
7- TC Electronic Nova Modulator
8- Boss DD-6 into Boss DD-7
-BBE Sonic Stomp
-TC Electronic Nova Reverb
-Electro Harmonix Hum Debugger
-George L's .155 cables on board
-2x Visual Sound 1-spot
Used at home/church:
-Breedlove D25/R prototype- Sitka Spruce/EIR. Fishman Matrix pickup system.
-Taylor 810ce- Sitka Spruce/EIR. Taylor Expression System v1.
Electric Guitars:
-Fender Stratocaster #1 (Stitch)- Sunburst- 22 fret maple neck. Lindy Fralin Vintage Hot PuPs, CTS pots, CRL switch, switchcraft jack, Callaham bridge assembly w/ bridge block, Graphtech ferraglide saddles, Planet Waves Locking tuners.
*updates coming soon*
-Fender Stratocaster #2 (nameless)- White, Relic'ed- 21 fret rosewood neck. 2 PAF-style humbuckers, Alpha pots, 3-way switch, switchcraft jack, Vintage stamped saddles, Fender high-mass bridge block.
Amp:
- Vox AC4TV- celestion G10 greenback speaker, GrooveTube 12AX7 tube, Gold Lion EL84 tube.
Pedalboard:
Main touring board mounted on a Pedaltrain PT-Pro H/C. Signal flow as listed.
-Boss TU2
-Vox 847A Wah
-RRPG 8-channel bypass looper
1- Barber Tone Press Compressor
2- Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive
3- Robert Keeley Modded TS-9 Tubescreamer
4- Fulltone OCD
5- Visual Sound Son of Hyde
6- Ernie Ball VP Jr.
7- TC Electronic Nova Modulator
8- Boss DD-6 into Boss DD-7
-BBE Sonic Stomp
-TC Electronic Nova Reverb
-Electro Harmonix Hum Debugger
-George L's .155 cables on board
-2x Visual Sound 1-spot
Now the PT-pro has been shelved for now. Unfortunately, no flight deck. A major re-haul is in the works though so keep your eyes peeled for updates!
For now, I use a smaller setup mounted on a custom-made board. Signal flow as listed.
-Boss TU2
-Xotic EP booster clone
-BJFE honey bee clone
-Barber Direct Drive
-Ernie Ball VP Jr.
-Boss DD-7 w/ custom external Tap-Tempo
-Malekko Chicklet Reverb
-Tech 21 Character Series- Liverpool
-Visual Sound 1-spot
*old, outdated picture of the small board below
aaaaaaaaaand. I recently pulled the trigger on a trade for. dun dun dun.
A Line 6 Pod X3 live.
Le sigh.
Yes, haters gon' hate. But. I've found more and more that for a quick and easy worship dealie, nothing beats the ruggedness and ease of the Pod. You can squeeze out some pretty decent tones from them too. Heck, Lincoln Brewster uses them while he tours. Am I going to miss having all the tweakability my individual stompboxes offer on the fly? Yes. HECK yes. But. I know my way around the pod fairly well (after having set up dozens of them during CTI summer training) so I think if I can anticipate all the tones I'll be using and program them in, I won't have a problem.
Other equipment:
-G7 Nashville Capo
-Kyser 6-string Capo
-Kyser Cut Capo
-Dunlop .60mm picks (for acoustic)
-Herco .73mm picks (for electric)
-Planet Waves "circuit breaker" cable
-Monster 1/4" instrument and XLR cables
-Hercules Guitar Stands
-Kyser Cut Capo
-Dunlop .60mm picks (for acoustic)
-Herco .73mm picks (for electric)
-Planet Waves "circuit breaker" cable
-Monster 1/4" instrument and XLR cables
-Hercules Guitar Stands
