POWER CORDS FOR POWER CHORDS.
Lets face it, there isn’t anything that is much cooler than a guitar. Whether your a single coil, or a humbucker kind of person. Zebra striped or leather tooled straps. The gorgeous curves of an acoustic, or the aerodynamic artistry of the Flying “V.” It all just says “Awesome.” (Sorry, Bagpipes! But you did beat out the Jaw Harp!) Here’s some of my favorite stuff in no particular order!
My Gear?
What do I have you ask? Well sit down young padawan, listen closely because this stuff here is what dreams are made of!
a. When I first learned guitar, I learned on a Ventura Classical, which I still have today. It has seen better days, but it is very sentimental to me.
b. I have an original Epiphone Sheraton. This is one of the guitars you see Blues legend John Lee Hooker Play. And I have to say it is one of my favorite guitars ever. You can play Jazz, Blues, rock, alternative, country, ANYTHING! And it will hold its own. To me she looks sweet to boot!
c. My Fender Fat Stratocaster, is my every day guitar. This is probably the one you will see me with at lessons. This is a HSS style Strat, meaning that it has a hum-bucker at the bridge, single coil pickup in the middle, and single coil pickup at the neck. It can produce that true Fender Strat “Quack”. I love to play funk, and rock on this one.
d. I also Have a limited edition, custom, Epiphone Les Paul Black Beauty. This is that Black Les Paul with the three P90 pickups. I like it cause she feels like my Sheraton. And if you need a guitar to growl, look no further!
e. My acoustic/electric is a Martin. Nothing real special, but I played about 8 of the same guitar, and this one just sang for me.
f. I have A boulder Creek baritone Ukulele, a blast to play. And if you are having some trouble with some chords, or you’re a tiny to you may be introduced to her!
g. I have a Morgan Monroe MNB-1 5 String Banjo. Just cool, and beautiful in looks and sound. If you want to learn some banjo, let me know!
h. A very cool heirloom in my family is and original Epiphone Lap Steel. My Grandfather and my mother played it. I will show it to you if you ask nicely, but do not expect me to play it well!
i. A Yamaha RBX A2 4 string Electric Bass. Very Comfy for me, and I can get a groove going with it no time flat!
Amps
a. You will see me most with a Roland Cube 30. Takes a dropping and keeps on Rocking! Sounds pretty decent for an amp this size too.
b. My big honker is a Fender Cybertwin (First Gen) head, with a Hartke 4x12 slant cab. No worries! The only way you will see this one is if you come over to record some time!
c. I have a little Crate Mini Stack.
d. Most sentimental to me is a Vintage Ampower 80, tube amp. Another one my grandfather played.
e. Fender Rumble 100 Bass amp. Nice Pwerful Bass amp, with these cool lights that light up according to what you are playing. I call this one my “Neighbor Killer”
Other stuff
a. I have a recording studio that runs Logic express right now. I have several other programs, but Logic is just plain awesome!
b. Midi controller
c. Several Microphones
d. audio Interfaces
e. KRK Rokit 5 Studio Monitors.
f. a Mac (I confess I used to have a PC)
g. Effects, (A lot)
h. A Digitech Looper. (Sometimes I teach with this)
i. Did I say effects?
Luthier
For those of you who do not know what a luthier is, a luthier is a musical instrument maker. I tell you what, they do not get much better than Jay at Saphyre Guitars. He fixes guitars, and always returns them in “better than you gave it to him” condition. He also builds guitars from scratch. And Let me tell you, I am sure you will not regret getting one of his instruments. They are beautiful in every way, and I want one...BAD!!! Check them out at http://saphyreguitars.com/
Well, that is about all I have currently. I do like to record, so I make good use of all this stuff. If you have any questions about any of it, just let me know!
Cool stuff out right now.
(Be sure to check out the news page for links and such)
1. Electro-harmonix Voice Box. A really cool way to sing multiple part harmony (solo) with your guitar!
2. Did you know that Naperville has its own high end amp manufacturer? Check out Victoria Amps. Bringing back the Fender Tweed amps and more! They Also fix vintage amps.
3. Martin Guitars
4. Taylor Guitars
5. Check out Planet Waves, they have tons of cool stuff!
If you have questions on any gear, let me know. I will help you out, or find someone that can. When you are my student, and you are looking for new gear, I can devote some lesson time to you and help you go shopping, and not be overwhelmed by some pushy sales people. Also I will make sure you are getting some quality stuff!
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