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items This page is for you, musicians. I'm listing the gear I use (or have used) and the retailers I like. IK Multimedia's Tonex is an important component of my live rig along with BluGuitar's Amp1 Iridium and a Boss MS-3. Positive Grid's Spark 2 is my go-...
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Gear I currently use or have used and my preferred music retailers
The Cold Stares Guitar Lessons
Original Music
Gear I currently use or have used and my preferred music retailers
Tonex Pedal and iRigs
IK MULTIMEDIA. SOUND BETTER.
Hands down the best practice amp ever made
Positive Grid | Guitar Amps, Software and Apps
One of my favorite online music retailers
Sweetwater: Musical Instruments, Pro Audio, Accessories & More
Great music gear! Their rewards program is unmatched.
Musician’s Friend
A great budget brand guitar company
Donner Electric Guitars and Acoustic Guitars - Donner - Donner Music
I've been paying close attention to Firefly reviews for a couple of years. I have one on the way and will let you know what I think soon.
FFSP ELECTRIC GUITARS
Their classic vibe series is one of my favorite guitars
Squier® Electric Guitars - Fender
The name speaks for itself
Heads, cabs, combo amplifiers and pedals for exceptional sound
Great guitars
Fender Guitars | Electric, Acoustic & Bass Guitars, Amps, Pro Audio
If you'd like Lessons for Guitar or Ukulele, I teach all skill levels online.
Brad Ward | Lessonface
Tone for days! I have the Iridium model. It's a 3 lb 100-watt hybrid amp that fits on your pedalboard. 4 Channels - Fender-ish clean, Plexi style, JCM800 style, and a modern tone that can be shaped anywhere from a MESA to a 5150. If you want to know more, ask me. I'll be happy to give you more details.
AMP1 Mercury Edition | BluGuitar online shop English
I tried for years to use a Tube Screamer with my rig. It never sounded particularly bad, but something always seemed missing. After Rhett Shull's recommendation (on his YouTube), I bought an SD-1. The first time I plugged it in without dialing anythi...
BOSS - Effects Pedals
If you play in a band that uses multiple tunings, this pedal is invaluable.
DigiTech Drop Effect Pedal
EZ Drummer is my go-to for drums on backing tracks and my demos.
EZdrummer 2 | Toontrack
I just started using Presonus 7 last fall. It's super easy to use. It reminds me of GarageBand with A LOT more capabilities. I'm very happy with it.
Studio One Pro 7 | DAW Music Production Software - PreSonus
I added the Eric Gales Raw Dawg head last winter (2024) along with the DV Gold 212 Cab. The head is a perfect pedal platform. The cab weighs 24 lbs and can produce 300 watts. They both sound amazing!
DV Mark
This is an overlooked necessity when playing sitting down. It's one of the best purchases I've made musically. It makes playing and practicing so much easier.
AODSK Guitar Foot Stool 6-Position Height Adjustable Foot Rest with Ru
I have used Fast Fret on my strings since the early 90s. In fact, I am still using the same stick that I bought in '93.
FAST-FRET
D'Addario's Pro Steel Strings have been my go-to for over 10 years. The absolute best for electric guitar, in my opinion.
D'Addario
I use the Osmo Pocket 3 for filming YouTube and course content. It's a great camera!
Osmo Pocket 3 - For Moving Moments
I've used these studio monitors with home recording for several years. Great monitors for a great price!
Eris® 3.5 2nd Gen (Pair)
I use Pedaltrain Pedalboards and Flightcases.
Pedaltrain
This X-Vive Wireless System is a great value for playing smaller gigs on the local circuit. They also have a 5 GHz option that is more reliable in larger venues.
Play Free with the U2 Guitar Wireless System
I have a couple of PRS guitars. I bought their new NF3 last summer, and I still play it quite a lot.
PRS Guitars
I picked this up recently, and for practice gear you can't beat it. I'll be posting some video reviews for it on my other social platforms very soon.
LEKATO Tank-G Guitar Effect Processor Pedal
The Cold Stares Guitar Lessons
One of my favorite bands and great music to learn and jam with
This lesson gives you everything you need to master the song on rhythm guitar, providing that solid base that makes The Cold Stares' music so powerful.
The Cold Stares - Seven Ways to Sundown
By Request!! This lesson walks you through all the essential guitar parts step-by-step, making it easy to follow along and master this fantastic blues-rock track.
Learn to Play The Cold Stares - Down Again - Guitar Lesson
Learn to play another Chris Tapp and Friends riffing masterpiece!
Looking for a Fight - The Cold Stares - Guitar Lesson
Learn how to play 'Any Way the Wind Blows' by The Cold Stares with this epic blues rock guitar tutorial. Perfect for beginners & intermediate players.
🔥The Cold Stares - 'Any Way the Wind Blows' Guitar Lesson
In this guitar lesson, I'll teach you how to play 'Prosecution Blues' by The Cold Stares. Learn a great blues jam and master the rhythm guitar for this 12 bar blues song!
The Cold Stares - Learn to Play Prosecution Blues: Guitar Lesson
Original Music
If you're into 90s rock, you'll dig Protocol X. Our sound is classic Grunge with a modern twist
Protocol X