Making instruments for a large variety of artists in a wide range of genres is a labor of love. Nothing makes us happier than seeing our favorite artists enjoying our instruments as much as we do.
Adam "Ticoman" Hernandez is a guitarist/songwriter out of Nashville, TN. Originally from Tulsa, OK and being half Costa Rican, Tico grew up with a diverse musical influences from country, rock, Latin, blues, and more. Since moving to Nashville, Tico has toured extensively with artists such as: Jaci Velasquez, Nicole C. Mullen, The Farm, The Jane Dear Girls, Pillar, Group 1 Crew, and more. He is currently band leader and guitarist for Lauren Alaina. They are touring with Alan Jackson as well as promoting her current single “Road Less Traveled" on Mercury Nashville. Live or in the studio, Tico can be seen using his Eastman Red T386 Thinline.
Twitter: @ticoman
What They Play
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Style:16" Thinline
- Body Dimensions:16" x 1 3/4"
- Body Top:Maple Laminate
- Body Back/Sides:Maple Laminate
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Body and Neck
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Black Plastic with Ivoroid Binding
- Tailpiece:Gotoh stop tailpiece
- Bridge:Tuneomatic
- Tuners:Pingwell RM1239-N
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Kent Armstrong HPAN-1N
- Bridge Pickup:Kent Armstrong HPAN-1B
- Pickup Height:3/32" bass side, 3/32" treble side
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- 3 Way Switch:Switchcraft
- Switch Tip:Amber Switchcraft
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500K AudioTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Case:Hardshell Case
Adrian Utley is an English musician and producer, and a member of the band Portishead. During his career, Utley has worked with artists as diverse as Jeff Beck, Patti Smith, Jarvis Cocker, Massive Attack, Perfume Genius, Alain Bashung, and Marianne Faithfull. His film work includes Sound by Nic Roeg, Arcadia by Paul Wright, and The Passion of Joan of Arc by Carl Dreyer with Will Gregory.
What They Play
- Neck Material:Walnut
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:Flat
- Neck Profile:Flat D
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- Scale Length:670mm
- Bracings:Ladder
- Body Top:Sitka Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Rosewood Laminate
- Bridge/Saddle:Rosewood 2 5/32"
- Rosette:Laminated Wood
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top
- Binding Material:Rosewood
- Tailpiece:Traditional Gypsy Style
- Logo:Painted Logo
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:White
- Body Top Finish:Antique Varnish
- Back/Sides Finish:Antique Varnish
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Tuners:Gotoh SEP 780
- Strings:D'adarrio EJ83M .011-.047
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
Alessandro “Asso” Stefana (born September 25th, 1981) is an Italian guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer.
He is best known for his collaborations with PJ HARVEY, MIKE PATTON “MONDOCANE”, and producer VINICIO CAPOSSELA, one of the most important and influential modern Italian songwriters.
He's also the founder of the Italian band GUANO PADANO, a group inspired by the sound of Italian Film Soundtracks and Spaghetti Western music, mixed with surf/psychedelic/jazz/country and experimental.
Alessandro is featured on albums by: MARC RIBOT, ALESSANDRO ALESSANDRONI (the renowned whistler of the Ennio Morricone soundtracks), JOEY BURNS (CALEXICO), DAN FANTE, MARK ORTON, BOBBY SOLO, and many others...
He has played many high profile festivals around the world, in some of the most prestigious theaters, concert halls, and clubs, including: Australia, Austria, Finland, Ethiopia, Canada, Portugal, Canary Islands, Russia, Israel, USA, Sweden, Cile, Argentina, Brazil, UK, France, Belgium, USA, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Poland, Slovenya, Belgium, Spain, Greece, Italy.
Albums Alessandro has played on have been released by: Warner Bros, Atlantic, Nonesuch, Thrill Jockey, Ipecac Recordings, Important Records, Skirl Records, Acuarela, S-Curve Records, La Cùpa, Tremoloa Records, Goodfellas, Mescal, Foolica Records, Woland, Urtovox, Malintenti dischi, Santeria, Homesleep, Wallace Records, El Gallo RojoRrecords, Pocket Heaven, Niegazowana Records, Holidays Records, Gibilterra.
www.alessandrostefana.com
https://www.facebook.com/assostefana/
What They Play
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/32"
- Fretwire:23 Jescar FW37053
- Scale Length:13 7/8"
- Body Style:F-Style w/ F-Holes
- Body Dimensions:26 11/16" x 10" x 1 7/8"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:Black
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Neck/Headstock Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Chrome
- Tailpiece:Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece
- Bridge:Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge
- String Spacing:1 5/8"
- Nut Height:.018"
- Pickups:Optional K&K Duotone
- Tuners:Pingwell RM-1583NE-26A
- Strap Peg:Ebony
- Strings:D'Addario J74
- Action Height:0.060"/0.050"
- Case:Hardshell Case
Critics consider Andrés Thor to be one of the finest Icelandic jazz guitarists of his generation. His music combines the eloquence of the guitar-led jazz tradition with a zesty, rock-imbued drive. On “Ypsilon,” his 5th album as a leader, he presents original compositions that blend his positively ambrosial tonal palette with elegant harmonic substance and incisive, ornamented cross-rhythms. The album features collaborators from Denmark, Iceland and the renowned drum virtuoso Ari Hoenig, from the U.S.A.
Andrés began his musical studies at age 12 in his hometown Hafnarfjordur, a little harbour town nearby Reykjavík, Iceland. At first, his influences were glitter rock and hippie rock bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, and Bon Jovi. Andres first heard the music of John Coltrane and Pat Metheny while in his teens, leading him to be fascinated with jazz music. Soon, he started studying with some of Iceland's finest jazz educators at the FIH music school. After graduating, his musical quest brought him to study at the Koninklijk Conservatorium (The Royal Conservatory) in The Hague, The Netherlands in the year 2000. Andres finished his BM in spring 2004, and his Master's degree in the spring of 2006. In Holland, Andres studied under the guidance of Wim Bronnenberg, Peter Nieuwerf, Eef Albers, John Ruocco and Hein v/d Geyn as his main teachers. He also attended workshops and masterclasses led by musicians such as Michael Brecker, Kurt Rosenwinkel, John Abercrombie and Avishai Cohen, as well as performing at a concert held in the City Hall in The Hague, with the late great Michael Brecker and the Royal Conservatory big band.
Living and studying in the Netherlands led to the first CD featuring Andrés as a co-leader — It Was a Very Good Year (WW&T 2004), by the organ trio, Wijnen, Winter & Thor, and featured songs by Andrés and organ player Bob Wijnen, in addition to a collectively composed piece by the trio.
Since then, Andrés has been working in and out of Iceland, and has released five albums under his own name. He has also released a handful of albums in collaboration. Andrés has been active in various collective projects, and as a sideman with bands like ASA trio, Icewegian, The Viking Giant Show, BonSom, Andreas Dreier quartet, and Music with Z, to name a few. Andres Thor has been an active performer and educator in Iceland, and has performed in Scandinavia, Europe and the USA. He continues to perform as a session musician in studios, at concerts, and in theater productions, where he doubles on mandolin, banjo and steel guitars.
Photo Credit: Alexander Schwarz
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:14" Thinline
- Body Dimensions:14" x 1 3/4"
- Body Top:Solid Maple
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Mahogany
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Body, Neck, Headstock
- Binding Material:Flamed Maple
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Tailpiece:Gotoh
- Bridge:Gotoh Tunomatic
- Tuners:Gotoh SD90
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard Custom Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup:Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard Custom Humbucker
- Pickup Height:3/32" bass side, 3/32" treble side
- 3 Way Switch:Switchcraft
- Switch Tip:Amber Switchcraft
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500K AudioTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Case:Hardshell Case
Andrew Capra is an American songwriter, producer and session vocalist living in Nashville, Tennessee. Since the disbanding of his band Brave Citizens, Capra began working as a session vocalist in Los Angeles and has written for and sang on a variety of albums, films, and commercials. His vocals were also used in a vocal sample library for SoundBetter. The 2016 Netflix film Walt Before Mickey, starring Thomas Ian Nicholas and Jon Heder, included the song "Just a Wish", written by Capra along with Rob Graves and Jeremy Rubolino. The song was performed by American Idol finalist Julie Zorrilla. Songs in Capra's catalog have been heard on terrestrial radio and Netflix, TV networks like NBCand Fox, as well as part of campaigns for companies like Mazda, Mountain Dew and Engelbert Strauss.
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 13/16"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:24.9"
- Body Dimensions:13-3/4" X 4-1/18"
- Bracings:Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Rosewood
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2-3/8" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Herringbone
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Abalone Snowflakes
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Back/Sides Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Tortoise Shell Pro-Guard
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+3
- Strings:D'Addario .012 -.053 EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
New Finish - Gold Burst | Available Summer 2021
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/32"
- Fretwire:23 Jescar FW37053
- Scale Length:13 7/8"
- Body Style:F-Style w/ F-Holes
- Body Dimensions:26 11/16" x 10" x 1 7/8"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top, Back, Fingerboard, and Headstock
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Blocks
- Side Dot Color:Black
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Neck/Headstock Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Chrome
- Tailpiece:Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece
- Bridge:Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge
- String Spacing:1 5/8"
- Nut Height:.018"
- Pickups:K&K Duotone
- Tuners:Pingwell RM-1583NE-26A
- Strap Peg:Ebony
- Strings:D'Addario J74
- Action Height:0.060"/0.050"
- Case:Hardshell Case
Best Coast is an American rock duo formed in Los Angeles, California in 2009. The band consists of songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Bethany Cosentino, and guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Bobb Bruno.
Website: www.bestcoast.net
Facebook: @bestcoast
Twitter: @bestcoast
What They Play
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Style:16" Thinline
- Body Dimensions:16" x 1 3/4"
- Body Top:Maple Laminate
- Body Back/Sides:Maple Laminate
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Body and Neck
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Black Plastic with Ivoroid Binding
- Tailpiece:Gotoh stop tailpiece
- Bridge:Tuneomatic
- Tuners:Pingwell RM1239-N
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Kent Armstrong HPAN-1N
- Bridge Pickup:Kent Armstrong HPAN-1B
- Pickup Height:3/32" bass side, 3/32" treble side
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- 3 Way Switch:Switchcraft
- Switch Tip:Amber Switchcraft
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500K AudioTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Case:Hardshell Case
Barry Hay is an Indian-born, Dutch musician, best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of Dutch rock band Golden Earring. Golden Earring topped the charts in 1974 with their single, “Radar Love,” which was a major hit in both the U.S. and Europe. Most recently, Barry released his autobiography and put out an album with his side-project Flying V Formation. Barry had nothing but praise for his E20OOSS — "I love my little Eastman beauty."
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 11/16"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Dimensions:14-3/4" x 4"
- Bracings:Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Rosewood
- Bridge/Saddle:Rosewood/Bone, 2-5/32" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Herringbone
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Back/Sides Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Firestripe Guard
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+3
- Strings:D'Addario .012 -.053 EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
Before joining the Eastman faculty in late 1997, Sneider toured for several years with two-time Grammy Award winner Chuck Mangione. Other notable performers with whom Sneider has performed, toured or recorded include: Nat Adderley, Joe Locke, Don Menza, Lou Donaldson, Joey Defrancesco, Pat Bianchi, Gary Versace, Pat Labarbara, Joe Locke, Grant Stewart, Ken Peplowski, Gerry Niewood, Chris Potter, Roy McCurdy, Eric Alexander, David Hazeltine, Frank Strazzerri, Jon Faddis, Keeter Betts and frequent appearances with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Pops(guitar/banjo). Sneider has performed in major festivals, concert halls and jazz clubs throughout South America, Central America, North America and Europe. Sneider is a graduate of the University of Rochester where he studied with Bill Dobbins and Ramon Ricker. Growing up in Brockton, MA, Sneiders mentor and teacher was Chet Kruley – a veteran of the Fletcher Henderson, and Nat Pierce bands.
Sneider has several solo and co-led cd projects that have received rave reviews and international airplay: Introducing Bob Sneider (self produced), Out of the Darkness (Sonsofsound), duo projects with pianist Paul Hofmann -Interconnection (Sonsofsound) and Escapade (Sonsofsound) and Serve & Volley (Origin), The Bob Sneider/Joe Locke Film Noir Project – Fallen Angel (Sonsofsound) and Nocturne for Ava (Origin), All Through The Night (RIJF). Several of his students have won major jazz competitions and attended renowned institutes: YoungArts, DownBeat, Grammy National Band, The Brubeck Institute, Kennedy Center / Jazz Ahead.
Website: www.bobsneider.net
Facebook: @sneiderbros
Performance: https://youtu.be/Yb9Qcv9Lzh4
What They Play
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:20 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104-P
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:Thin Archtop Jazz
- Body Dimensions:16" x 1 3/4"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Body, Neck, Headstock
- Binding Material:5 Ply Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Gold
- Pickguard:Ebony
- Tailpiece:Ebony on Brass
- Bridge:Adjustable Ebony
- Tuners:Gotoh SG301-20GG
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Lollar Custom Wound Imperial Humbucker
- Pickup Height:3/32" bass side, 3/32" treble side
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500K AudioTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Case:Hardshell Case
Brett Simons, Producer/Multi-instrumentalist/Vocalist who is currently the bassist/vocalist for Country/Rock legend Dwight Yoakam. Brett has played and recorded with Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, Melissa Etheridge, Liz Phair, Fiona Apple, and many others.
Website: www.brettsimons.com
Facebook: @brettsimons
What They Play
New Finish - Gold Burst | Available Summer 2021
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/32"
- Fretwire:23 Jescar FW37053
- Scale Length:13 7/8"
- Body Style:F-Style w/ F-Holes
- Body Dimensions:26 11/16" x 10" x 1 7/8"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top, Back, Fingerboard, and Headstock
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Blocks
- Side Dot Color:Black
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Neck/Headstock Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Chrome
- Tailpiece:Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece
- Bridge:Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge
- String Spacing:1 5/8"
- Nut Height:.018"
- Pickups:K&K Duotone
- Tuners:Pingwell RM-1583NE-26A
- Strap Peg:Ebony
- Strings:D'Addario J74
- Action Height:0.060"/0.050"
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 13/16"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:24.9"
- Body Dimensions:13-3/4" X 4-1/18"
- Bracings:Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Rosewood
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2-3/8" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Herringbone
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Abalone Snowflakes
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Back/Sides Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Tortoise Shell Pro-Guard
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+3
- Strings:D'Addario .012 -.053 EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
Casey Foubert is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer, freelance engineer, and touring sideman currently living in Western Illinois. He has toured, recorded, or otherwise collaborated with Sufjan Stevens, The Shins, Lucius, Gabriel Kahane, Richard Swift, David Bazan, S. Carey, Damien Jurado, and many others.
What They Play
New Finish - Goldburst | Available Summer 2021
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut Material:Bone
- Nut Width:1-3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22-Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Dimensions:16" X 1-3/4"
- Body Top:Maple Laminate
- Body Back/Sides:Maple Laminate
- F-Holes:Yes
- F-Hole Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Cutaway:Yes, Double
- Head Cap Veneer Material:Ebony
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Headstock Style:AR
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo Material:Pearl
- Inlay:Split Block Paralellogram
- Inlay Material:Pearl
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Chrome
- Pickguard:Yes
- Pickguard Material:5-ply Plastic
- Pickguard Binding:None
- Tailpiece:Bigsby with 2 3/32 string spacing
- Bridge:Tunomatic Style
- Tuners:Ping Vintage Style
- Neck Pickup:Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Neck
- Bridge Pickup:Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Bridge
- Controls:2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way Switch
- Truss Rod Cover:Ebony
- Strings:D'Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Tuning:E A D G B e
- Case:Hardshell Case
Cass McCombs has released ten records over the past fifteen years. His most recent, “Mangy Love,” (ANTI- Records) received four stars from Rolling Stone, Mojo, and The Guardian, and led to a performance on Ellen. NY Times called him “one of the great songwriters of his time.” McCombs currently lives in Northern California.
Website: www.cassmccombs.com
What They Play
- Neck Material:3 Piece Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078"& Bass .062"
- Fretwire:20 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:24 3/4"
- Body Style:Florentine
- Body Dimensions:16” x 3 5/16”
- Body Top:Laminated Maple
- Body Back/Sides:Laminated Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top 5 ply, Back 3 ply, Neck 1 ply, F holes 1 ply
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Split Block
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:3 Ply Plastic
- Tailpiece:Chrome Plated Trapeze Style
- Bridge:Adjustable Rosewood Bridge
- Tuners:Pingwell RM-1271
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Kent Armstrong HPAG-1
- Bridge Pickup:Kent Armstrong HPAG-1
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- 3 Way Switch:Switchcraft
- Switch Tip:Switchcraft Amber
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500k Linear Taper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
- Case:Hardshell Case
I take great pride in my tone and my Eastman Uptown has been delivering for years. I like a vintage archtop tone with no effects into a tough solid state amp (Polytone). The guitar is clean and full, with the perfect amount of high end, which is the key to that classic 60′s jazz guitar sound.
My new T146 is remarkable. It delivers that true archtop tone which is the heart of my sound, from my solo work to Freddie Green-style big band rhythm playing. Every time I play it I fall in love again with the bright, punchy tone, and expert craftsmanship.
New York City based jazz guitarist Charlie Apicella is the founder of IRON CITY.
Charlie Apicella was voted onto the 84th annual DownBeat Readers Poll for Guitar.
He has performed concerts and recorded with jazz legends Dave Holland, Sonny Fortune, and John Blake, Jr. as well as contemporary masters Joe Magnarelli, Vic Juris, Dave Stryker, Don Braden, and Jon Herington of Steely Dan.
He began his music training by studying composition and improvisation with Yusef Lateef and music history with Archie Shepp.
In 2014 Charlie was invited by Pat Martino to study improvisation, composition, and Pat’s unique method for learning the mechanics of the guitar.
What Others Have to Say About Charlie:
“A deeply melodic guitarist along the lines of Grant Green. Apicella faithfully has sought to channel an era of American music when hard-bop and r&b reigned...But the guitarist still manages to keep things fresh.” MATTHEW KASSEL, DownBeat
"As a player, Apicella immediately brings to mind Grant Green. He’s funky, he’s bluesy, and he’s not afraid to get dirty at times." JOHN HEIDT, Vintage Guitar Magazine
"Apicella's playing shines...[he] is aware of the straight-ahead tradition, showcasing his Wes Montgomery influence...Apicella's guitar sound is bright and clean, and easily cuts through the huge sound of the organ." TIM FISCHER, Just Jazz Guitar Magazine
"I think you will find that "SPARKS" will light the artistic fires of the soul and intellect." Heartfully, Yusef Lateef
Website: www.IronCity.nyc
Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X3ZRYpcLRw&feature=youtu.be
What They Play
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:20 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104-P
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:Thin Archtop Jazz
- Body Dimensions:16" x 1 3/4"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Body, Neck, Headstock
- Binding Material:5 Ply Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Gold
- Pickguard:Ebony
- Tailpiece:Ebony on Brass
- Bridge:Adjustable Ebony
- Tuners:Gotoh SG301-20GG
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Lollar Custom Wound Imperial Humbucker
- Pickup Height:3/32" bass side, 3/32" treble side
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500K AudioTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Case:Hardshell Case
Chazwick Bradley Bundick, better known by his stage name Toro y Moi, is an American recording artist and producer. His music has taken on many forms since he began recording, but he is often identified with the rise of the chillwave movement in 2010 and 2011. His stage name is a multilingual expression consisting of the Spanish words toro and y (meaning "bull" and "and", respectively), and the French word moi (meaning "me")
Website: www.toroymoi.com
Facebook: @toroymoi
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 13/16"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:24.9"
- Body Dimensions:13-3/4" X 4-1/18"
- Bracings:Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Rosewood
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2-3/8" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Herringbone
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Abalone Snowflakes
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Back/Sides Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Tortoise Shell Pro-Guard
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+3
- Strings:D'Addario .012 -.053 EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
Chris Blackwell has been playing professionally since the age of 15. His guitar playing can be heard on numerous recordings, film and television shows. Chris is a first call session guitarist in Atlanta, Georgia and has toured with Jennifer Holliday, Bo Bice, James Otto, Chinua Hawk and many more.
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:14" Thinline
- Body Dimensions:14" x 1 3/4"
- Body Top:Solid Maple
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Mahogany
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Body, Neck, Headstock
- Binding Material:Flamed Maple
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Tailpiece:Gotoh
- Bridge:Gotoh Tunomatic
- Tuners:Gotoh SD90
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard Custom Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup:Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard Custom Humbucker
- Pickup Height:3/32" bass side, 3/32" treble side
- 3 Way Switch:Switchcraft
- Switch Tip:Amber Switchcraft
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500K AudioTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Case:Hardshell Case
Chris Darley is the guitarist for American indie/rock band Father John Misty.
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 13/16"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:24.9"
- Body Dimensions:13-3/4" X 4-1/18"
- Bracings:Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Rosewood
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2-3/8" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Herringbone
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Abalone Snowflakes
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Back/Sides Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Tortoise Shell Pro-Guard
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+3
- Strings:D'Addario .012 -.053 EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
Performing full time with Grammy nominated band Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, Chris switches seamlessly from international music to jazz, rock, bluegrass and country comfortably. He has even studied Brazilian Jazz with Seattle based Brazil music legend, Jovino Santos Neto.
Chris’ musicianship reflects the multitude of musical influences he turns to for inspiration. His acoustic guitar playing really stands out, but this virtuosic, multi-instrumentalist is equally at home playing mandolin, drums, bass, electric guitar, banjo, and Greek bouzouki!
In addition, Chris has found himself performing onstage with the likes of Jerry Douglas, Emmylou Harris, Rob Ickes, The Steep Canyon Rangers, Alison Brown and Garry West, The Boxcars, Bobby Osborne, Yogi and The Yogini’s, and many others.
What They Play
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & .062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:Venetian
- Body Dimensions:16" X 2-3/4"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Handcarved Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top, Back Fingerboard, F-Holes, Headstock
- Binding Material:7 ply Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Gold
- Pickguard:Ebony w/ Ivoroid Binding
- Tailpiece:Ebony on Brass
- Bridge:Adjustable Ebony Bridge
- Tuners:Gold Gotoh with Ebony Buttons SG360-EN01GG
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Seymour Duncan Jazz
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500k Linear Thumbwheel
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
- Case:Hardshell Case
Producer, guitarist, and songwriter for the legendary rock band Heart, Craig's playing adds a unique and exciting energy to Heart's music. He has also worked with Blondie, Madonna, Nikki Sixx, and Simply Red, among others.
Website: www.craigbartock.com
Facebook: @craigbartockmusic
PC: Kimberly Adamis
What They Play
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Style:16" Thinline
- Body Dimensions:16" x 1 3/4"
- Body Top:Maple Laminate
- Body Back/Sides:Maple Laminate
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Body and Neck
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Black Plastic with Ivoroid Binding
- Tailpiece:Gotoh stop tailpiece
- Bridge:Tuneomatic
- Tuners:Pingwell RM1239-N
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Kent Armstrong HPAN-1N
- Bridge Pickup:Kent Armstrong HPAN-1B
- Pickup Height:3/32" bass side, 3/32" treble side
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- 3 Way Switch:Switchcraft
- Switch Tip:Amber Switchcraft
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500K AudioTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Case:Hardshell Case
Dave Davies is an English singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is best known as the lead guitarist, backing (and occasional lead) singer for the English rock band The Kinks, which also featured his older brother Ray Davies.
In 2003, Davies was ranked 91st in Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time."
What They Play
New Finish - Goldburst | Available Summer 2021
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut Material:Bone
- Nut Width:1-3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22-Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Dimensions:16" X 1-3/4"
- Body Top:Maple Laminate
- Body Back/Sides:Maple Laminate
- F-Holes:Yes
- F-Hole Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Cutaway:Double
- Head Cap Veneer Material:Ebony
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Headstock Style:AR
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo Material:Pearl
- Inlay:Split Block Parallelogram
- Inlay Material:Pearl
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Chrome
- Pickguard:Yes
- Pickguard Material:5-ply Plastic
- Pickguard Binding:Ivoroid
- Tailpiece:Gotoh stop tailpiece
- Bridge:Tunomatic Style
- Tuners:Ping Vintage Style
- Neck Pickup:Seymour Duncan Jazz
- Bridge Pickup:Seymour Duncan 59
- Controls:2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way Switch
- Truss Rod Cover:Ebony
- Strings:D'Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Tuning:E A D G B e
- Case:Hardshell Case
What They Play
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078 and Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:Venetian
- Body Dimensions:16" X 3-1/4"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Handcarved Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top, Back Fingerboard, F-Holes, Headstock
- Binding Material:7 ply Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Gold
- Pickguard:Ebony w/ Ivoroid Binding
- Tailpiece:Ebony on Brass
- Bridge:Adjustable Ebony Bridge
- Tuners:Gotoh Gold with Ebony SG360-EN01GG
- Neck Pickup:Lollar Custom Wound Imperial Humbucker
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:CTS 500K LinearTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft 6J1226
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
- Case:Hardshell Case
David Vandervelde is an American indie pop songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is known for his solo work and his studio collaborations with Wilco's Jay Bennett. Vandervelde is a multi instrumentalist/ singer songwriter/ recording engineer/ producer. He plays drums, piano, guitars, bass and various analog synthesizers.
Twitter: @dvandervelde
Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcKbMjr2r4o&list=RDTcKbMjr2r4o#t=103
What They Play
- Neck Material:3 Piece Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1 11/16"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12 Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:20 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:Venetian
- Body Dimensions:16" x 2 9/16"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Laminated Flamed Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top 5 ply, Back 3 ply, Neck 1 ply, F holes 1 ply
- Binding Material:Maple
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Split Block
- Finish:Antique Varnish
- Hardware Color:Aged Nickel
- Tailpiece:US Bigsby B6
- Bridge:Adjustable Ebony Bridge
- Tuners:Gotoh Relic Series GE104B
- Knobs:Vintage Chrome
- Neck Pickup:TV Jones Classic Brushed Nickel
- Bridge Pickup:TV Jones Classic Brushed Nickel
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Pickup Frame:Custom
- 3 Way Switch:Switchcraft
- Switch Tip:Nickel
- Capacitors:0.022μF
- Potentiometers:500k Linear Taper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D'addario NYXL .011 - .049
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 13/16"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:24.9"
- Body Dimensions:14-3/8" x 4"
- Bracings:Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Rosewood
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2 3/8" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Herringbone
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Abalone Snowflakes
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Back/Sides Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Tortoise Shell DT Guard
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+3
- Strings:D'Addario .012 -.053 EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
New Finish - Goldburst | Available Summer 2021
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut Material:Bone
- Nut Width:1-3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22-Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Dimensions:16" X 1-3/4"
- Body Top:Maple Laminate
- Body Back/Sides:Maple Laminate
- F-Holes:Yes
- F-Hole Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Cutaway:Yes, Double
- Head Cap Veneer Material:Ebony
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Headstock Style:AR
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo Material:Pearl
- Inlay:Split Block Paralellogram
- Inlay Material:Pearl
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Chrome
- Pickguard:Yes
- Pickguard Material:5-ply Plastic
- Pickguard Binding:None
- Tailpiece:Bigsby with 2 3/32 string spacing
- Bridge:Tunomatic Style
- Tuners:Ping Vintage Style
- Neck Pickup:Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Neck
- Bridge Pickup:Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Bridge
- Controls:2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way Switch
- Truss Rod Cover:Ebony
- Strings:D'Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Tuning:E A D G B e
- Case:Hardshell Case
On his Innervision Records debut dee Brown, who's tasty Melodies grooves and vibe perfectly reflects its unforgettable title Brown Sugar, Honey-Coated Love, collaborates with some of Detroit's best talents including Dezie McCullers Jr. The son of one of the original Motown "Funk Brothers". Valdez Brantley producer, keyboardist and M.D. for Usher his brother Kern Brantley former basis with Grover Washington Jr, Chip Dixon a notable gospel producer, songwriter, keyboard programer and engineer. Soul Trumpeter" and instrumentalists recording artist Lin Rountree and DJ Shannon Rice. Realizing that jazz comes out tastier when he's inspired by and bouncing ideas off musician's and songwriter's he had admired, Brown co-wrote with Dixson Honeycomb and I am here for you (I'll never leave you) featuring the soulful vocals of co-writer Shaunia Edwards. In addition, the guitars co-wrote seven new tracks with Valdez including "My love's forever" with McCullers, "Smile again") with lead vocals by co-writer Arnel Carmichael) "Pleasurable Dreams" featuring (Brown on scat vocals) "Ice Cream Sunday " "Natural Love" and the infectious title featuring Rountree soaring trumpet and flugelhorn. Brown included a glorious old-school cover of The Intruders' Philly Soul hit, "I'll always love my mama" as a dedication to his beloved mother Roceal Brown.
Website: http://www.deebrownmusic.com/deeBrown.html
Facebook: @deeBrownJazzguitar
What They Play
- Neck Material:3 Piece Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12 Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:20 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:Venetian
- Body Dimensions:16 3/16” x 2 9/16
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Laminated Flamed Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top 5 ply, Back 3 ply, Neck 1 ply, F holes 1 ply
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Ebony
- Tailpiece:Ebony on Brass
- Bridge:Adjustable Ebony Bridge
- Tuners:Pingwell RM-1271 GVR 3+3
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Seymour Duncan Seth Lover
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- Capacitors:.047μF
- Potentiometers:500k Linear Taper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
- Case:Hardshell Case
Deniz Tek is a guitarist, singer and songwriter from Ann Arbor, Michigan. His career in music, grounded in late-'60s Detroit rock, extends through several decades and across continents. He is best known as a founding member of the influential Australian independent rock band Radio Birdman.
Besides Radio Birdman, Deniz has performed in many solo and group projects and bands, including guest appearances with Iggy and the Stooges, Sonic’s Rendezvous Band, and touring with the MC5.
In 2007, Deniz, along with Radio Birdman, was inducted into the Australian Music Hall of Fame. In 2013, he was ranked number seven in the 100 all-time greatest guitar players of Australia, by Australian Guitar Magazine.
Deniz’s current release, CD and LP “Lost For Words”, is out September 1st, 2018 on Career Records. The next album is in production now.
Deniz Tek, between Radio Birdman and his live solo band, continues to tour extensively in the USA, Europe, Australia and most recently, China.
What They Play
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Style:16" Thinline
- Body Dimensions:16" x 1 3/4"
- Body Top:Maple Laminate
- Body Back/Sides:Maple Laminate
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Body and Neck
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Black Plastic with Ivoroid Binding
- Tailpiece:Gotoh stop tailpiece
- Bridge:Tuneomatic
- Tuners:Pingwell RM1239-N
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Kent Armstrong HPAN-1N
- Bridge Pickup:Kent Armstrong HPAN-1B
- Pickup Height:3/32" bass side, 3/32" treble side
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- 3 Way Switch:Switchcraft
- Switch Tip:Amber Switchcraft
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500K AudioTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Case:Hardshell Case
Dino Plasmati is an Italian jazz guitarist, educator, composer and big band conductor. The son of avocalist/drumer, he began his experience with jazz at a very early age. At 9, he commenced the study of jazz guitar, forming his first band at age 15. Named Meridiana, the group enjoyed great success touring Italy and Europe, recording four CDs of Dino’s original compositions and
arrangements.
After earning his Diploma at the Conservatoire of Music in his hometown of Matera, he attended Berklee’s summer programs in Perugia with Jim Kelly and Donovan Mixon (1989) and took partin several master classes with various teachers, such as Pat Matheny (Ravenna 2003), PatMartino (Philadelphia 2014) and Larry Blank, the latter with whom he studied Composition andArrangement. In 1992 he was voted Best Young Jazz Talent at the Eddie Lang Jazz Festival in Monteroduni. A refined and versatile musician, Dino has performed in many different bands and orchestras, acquiring extensive experience and becoming one of the most accomplished guitarist son the Italian jazz scene.
He is the sole Artistic Director of the jazz association Mifajazz, founded in 2006, and developed thanks to the work of many musicians and supportive friends. Since 2009 they have annually
hosted the Mifajazz Big Band Festival, an international gathering of jazz orchestras and marching bands incluing the Lucanian Jazz Project (LJP) big band in which Dino plays the role of both conductor and guitarist.
Over the years, Dino has continued to release records, some of which feature international guest artists positively acclaimed by critics and listeners. He recorded 16 CDs of his own for the following labels: EmArcy/Universal, Alfa Music, Wide Sound, Preludio, C.M.C., Farelive and others, while appearing in 4 as sidema. His music has also been used for TV shows, documentaries and movies.
His latest work, Matera encounters (Alfa Music), with LJP Big Band features Bobby Watson as special guest soloist. Together, they have performed live in Southern Italy at many summer festivals.
He has played in New York (US), Great Britain, Wales, Ireland, Netherlands, China, Bulgaria, Argentina, Germany, Belarus, in many top- rated jazz clubs and in almost 50 Italian and international festivals.
During his career, Dino has played with Italian and international great musicians such as Bobby Watson, Chris Potter, Evan Parker, Randy Brecker, Vince Mendoza, Steve Grossman, Jack Walrath, Michel Pilz, Bob Mover, Michael Rosen, Alfredo Paixão, Israel Varela, Robert Bonisolo, Brian Charette, Daniel Moreno, Brandon Lewis, Alan Korzin, Eric Finland, Jordan Rose, Howard Britz, Charlie Apicella, Paolo Fresu, Bruno Tommaso, Fabio Morgera, Emanuele Cisi, Joyce Yuille, Patrick Clahar, Pierre Favre, Tamia, Gianluigi Trovesi, Javier Girotto, Joy Garrison, Eileina Dennis, Martin Jacobsen, Massimo Manzi, Adam Rapa, Rosalia De Souza, Cheryl Porter, Nicola Stilo, Gabriele Mirabassi, Nico Gori, Paolo Tomelleri, Ettore Fioravanti, Gegè Telesforo, Eugenio Colombo, Bepi D'Amato, Achille Succi, Marco Sannini, Marco Micheli, Francesco Marini, Luciano Biondini, Roberto Cipelli, Attilio Zanchi, Max Ionata, Pino Minafra, Paolo Damiani, Francesco Nastro, Agostino Marangolo, Giovanni Maier, Beppe Caruso, Tino Tracanna, Marco Tamburini,
Roy Paci, Ada Rovatti, Roberto Ottaviano, Marcello Nisi, Marco Di Battista, Luca Pirozzi, Rosa Emilia Dias, John McCrae, Mimmo Campanale, Ana Flora, Claudia Marss, Gabriele Pesaresi, Elisabetta Antonini, Gianluca Renzi, Ada Rovatti, Gaetano Partipilo, Frankie Novak, Gianni Lenoci, Chicago High Spirit, Orchestra Utopia, Belcanto Project, Lucanian Big Band, Meridiana Group, Jazz Studio Orchestra, The Bumps, Pastor Ron Hubbard & Gospel Show and many others. Plasmati is a full time and avid guitar teacher at secondary school as well as a part- time teacher at Conservatory. Additionally, he authored a book on Egidio R. Duni-Duny, an Italian musician and composer born in Matera who was active in Italy , France and London and played a key role in the
development of the Comédie mêlée d'ariettes in the 18th century. He’s actually working with the following projects: THE HAMMOND TRIO; DINO PLASMATI HAMMOND TRIO feat. MICHAEL ROSEN; OPEN QUARTET; LJP BIG BAND (as guitarist and conductor) and the FUNKOLLECTIVE.
His first Eastman was an AR880CE John Pisano signature; it remains his favorite guitar to this day. He also owns and plays AR810CE, ER4, ER2, AR380CE, AR405CE, AR371CE. A huge fan of Eastman guitars, he adores their captivating designs, quality materials (pick ups, tailpieces & premium woods)and clean finishes, characteristics which, combined, assure an enhanced quality of sound. Finally, the smooth necks make playing easier and more comfortable.
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st String Height:.022"
- 12th Atring Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:24 3/4"
- Body Style:16" Jazz Archtop
- Body Dimensions:16" x 2 3/4"
- Body Top:Flamed Laminated Maple
- Body Back/Sides:Flamed Laminated Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top, Back, Fingerboard, and Headstock
- Binding Material:Maple
- Logo:Maple Headstock
- Inlay:Pisano Signature at the 12th Fret
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Gold
- Pickguard:Ebony
- Tailpiece:Ebony Pisano Style w/ Frog Inlay
- Bridge:Ebony
- String Spacing:2 3/32"
- Tuners:Gotoh SG360-EN01GG
- Knobs:Pisano Signature Wood Knob
- Neck Pickup:Kent Armstrong Pisano
- Bridge Pickup:Kent Armstrong Pisano
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- 3 Way Switch:Switchcraft
- Switch Tip:Switchcraft Black
- Capacitors:0.022μF
- Potentiometers:500K Liner Taper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:16" Jazz Archtop
- Body Dimensions:16" x 2 3/4"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Flamed Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top, Back, Fingerboard, and Headstock
- Binding Material:5 Ply Maple, Ebony
- Inlay:Pisano Signature
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Gold
- Pickguard:Ebony
- Tailpiece:Rosewood/Ebony Pisano Style w/ Frog Inlay
- Bridge:Ebony
- String Spacing:2 3/32"
- Tuners:Schaller E-M6Ga
- Knobs:Pisano Signature Wood Knob
- Neck Pickup:Kent Armstrong Pisano
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- Capacitors:0.022μF
- Potentiometers:500K Liner Taper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
- Case:Hardshell Case
Dirk Powell combines deep-running roots in rural American tradition with an overarching artistic vision that speaks poignantly to the audiences of today. From learning banjo and fiddle at the feet of his grandfather in Kentucky, through founding the Louisiana Cajun group Balfa Toujours, to extensive recording and film work with such artists as Jack White, Joan Baez, T-Bone Burnett, Anthony Minghella, Loretta Lynn, and Spike Lee, Dirk has arrived at a place all his own - one where tradition, inspiration, and innovation meet without borders.
Website: www.dirkpowell.org/
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 11/16"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:24.75
- Body Dimensions:16" X 4-1/2"
- Bracings:Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Mahogany
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2-5/32" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony
- Body Top Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Back/Sides Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Firestripe
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+4
- Strings:D'Addario .012 -.053 EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/32"
- Fretwire:23 Jescar FW37053
- Scale Length:13 7/8"
- Body Style:F-Style w/ Oval Hole
- Body Dimensions:26 11/16" x 10" x 1 7/8"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top, Back, Fingerboard, and Headstock
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Rosette:Diamond Pattern
- Side Dot Color:Black
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Neck/Headstock Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Chrome
- Tailpiece:Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece
- Bridge:Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge
- String Spacing:1 5/8"
- Nut Height:.018"
- Pickups:K&K Duotone
- Tuners:Pingwell RM-1583NE-26A
- Strap Peg:Ebony
- Strings:D'Addario J74
- Action Height:0.060"/0.050"
- Case:Hardshell Case
New Finish - Goldburst | Available Summer 2021
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut Material:Bone
- Nut Width:1-3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22-Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Dimensions:16" X 1-3/4"
- Body Top:Maple Laminate
- Body Back/Sides:Maple Laminate
- F-Holes:Yes
- F-Hole Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Cutaway:Double
- Head Cap Veneer Material:Ebony
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Headstock Style:AR
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo Material:Pearl
- Inlay:Split Block Parallelogram
- Inlay Material:Pearl
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Chrome
- Pickguard:Yes
- Pickguard Material:5-ply Plastic
- Pickguard Binding:Ivoroid
- Tailpiece:Gotoh stop tailpiece
- Bridge:Tunomatic Style
- Tuners:Ping Vintage Style
- Neck Pickup:Seymour Duncan Jazz
- Bridge Pickup:Seymour Duncan 59
- Controls:2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way Switch
- Truss Rod Cover:Ebony
- Strings:D'Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Tuning:E A D G B e
- Case:Hardshell Case
American Jazz guitarist Douglas Martin, started studying music at age 12. Growing up in the San Francisco area of California he was fortunate to be exposed to live jazz and blues from a very early age.
In his teenage years, he studied rock and blues and later classical guitar with renowned guitar instructor, Charles Ferguson (College of San Mateo, Stanford University). Later on, Douglas was fortunate to study jazz improvisation and harmony with pianist and composer Charles “Gus” Gustavson (College of San Mateo) as well as trumpeter Fred Berry (College of San Mateo, Stanford University). During his time studying at College of San Mateo and San Francisco State University he was also active in playing in two big band jazz orchestras, while also maintaining an active schedule playing in local small clubs.
In his early twenties Douglas was fortunate to become a student of renown jazz educator Warren Nunes, who is well known for having authored several books on jazz guitar and improvisation including his most famous book, “Jazz Guitar Chord Bible”.
In recent years Douglas Martin has been very active in the jazz world as well as gypsy jazz scene. In 2007 while living between Shanghai and San Francisco, he began a collaboration with gypsy guitarist from Germany, Lulo Reinhardt. That same year the two of them recorded an album titled Latin Swing Quartet. The group also included bassist Harald Becher and Australian violinist Daniel Weltlinger. The group performed in the US, Germany, China and Australia. In 2008 the group also recorded a live CD and DVD in Melbourne, Australia.
Douglas Martin performed several times in Germany with Lulo Reinhardt including gypsy festivals where he was sometimes the only “non-gypsy” guitar player. In 2007 and 2008 they performed at the Django’s Erben Festival in Koblenz, Germany, before major headlining acts such as Tchavalo Schmitt and the Rosenberg Trio.
In 2008 while performing with Lulo Reinhardt in Shanghai, Douglas also sat in with David Reinhardt (grandson of Django Reinhardt) as well as top European gypsy jazz giants, Dorado Schmitt and Samson Schmitt.
After moving back to California in 2009, Douglas formed his own group, The Avatar Ensemble, which mixed gypsy jazz with vintage swing and latin rhythms. The group performed at several festivals in the US including Djangofest in San Francisco and Seattle as well as guitars festivals such as the University of California Davis Guitar Festival in 2010.
While performing at the Seattle Djangofest in 2010, Douglas was also asked to perform with Jazz legend Howard Alden. Howard Alden is one of the leading jazz guitarists in the US who is known for having performed the music for the Woody Allen movie “Sweet And Lowdown”. At that same festival Douglas also performed with Mimi Fox, who is considered one of the top jazz guitarists in the world.
In 2010 Douglas began performing with Grammy award winning guitarist and composer, John Jorgenson. For the next three years Doug was a member of the John Jorgenson Quintet, an American gypsy jazz group performing 150 shows a year. During this time period with John Jorgenson, Doug was on tour every month playing all over the US as well as Europe every year. By being a member of JJQ, Doug was able to collaborate with well-known artists such as Richard Thompson, Tommy Emanuel, Lollo Meier, Paulus Schafer, and more. The group has performed in nearly every US state. One of Douglas’ favorite performances with JJQ included playing in New York City’s Iridium Club at 52nd St. and Broadway. The Iridium Club was owned by legendary Godfather of the electric guitar, Les Paul and is considered a sacred stage for guitarists. Doug Martin performed with JJQ in several countries in Europe including Germany, England, Scotland, Luxembourg and Italy.
In 2012 Douglas Martin moved back to China and has been in Beijing ever since. During these last several years in China Doug has been the lead guitarist for the swing band, Hot Club of Beijing. HCOB performs all over China and has won Beijing’s Best Band by Beijing City Weekend Magazine three times in 2011, 2012 and 2016. The group has performed in several of the best clubs in China including Blue Note (Beijing), Ola (Nanjing), and more. Additionally, they regularly perform at music festivals and private events all over the country.
Besides his work with Hot Club of Beijing, Douglas also collaborates with Beijing singer Marie Claude Lebel and her group Madamoiselle Et Son Orchestre.
When Douglas Martin is not working with these projects he can be found performing with his small jazz trio DM3, which performs traditional bebop jazz guitar as well as original compositions with bassist Xu Guangjun (aka ET) and Irish drummer, Fiach O’Brian.
More information can be found at: www.dougmartinguitar.com
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:25 3/8"
- Body Style:Thorell/Vignola Signature Gypsy Jazz Guitar
- Body Dimensions:15" x 3 1/4"
- Body Top:AAA Tight Grained Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Highly Flamed Mahogany
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top and Back
- Binding Material:4 Ply Ivoroid
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Gold
- Pickguard:Ebony
- Tailpiece:Thorell Style
- Bridge:Ebony
- String Spacing:2 3/32"
- Tuners:Gotoh SEP780-06MGG
- Knobs:Thumbwheels
- Neck Pickup:Lollar Johnny Smith
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500K Linear Taper Thumbwheel
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st String Height:.022"
- 12th String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:Venetian
- Body Dimensions:17" x 3 1/8
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Handcarved Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top, Back Fingerboard, F-Holes, Headstock
- Binding Material:7 ply Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Gold
- Pickguard:Ebony w/ Ivoroid Binding
- Tailpiece:Ebony on Brass
- Bridge:Adjustable Ebony Bridge
- Tuners:Gotoh Gold with Ebony SG360-EN01GG
- Neck Pickup:Lollar Custom Wound Imperial Humbucker
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:CTS 500k Linear Taper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass-.078" & Treble-.062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:Venetian
- Body Dimensions:17" x 3 1/8
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Handcarved Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top, Back Fingerboard, F-Holes, Headstock
- Binding Material:Maple
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:N/A
- Side Dot Color:Black
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Gold
- Pickguard:Ebony w/ Maple Binding
- Tailpiece:Ebony on Brass
- Bridge:Adjustable Ebony Bridge
- Tuners:Schaller E-M6Ga
- Knobs:N/A
- Neck Pickup:Lollar Floating Johnny Smith
- Bridge Pickup:N/A
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500k Linear Thumbwheel
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Available Colors:Classic, Blonde, Sunburst
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:Flat
- Neck Profile:Flat D
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- Scale Length:670mm
- Bracings:Ladder
- Body Top:Sitka Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Rosewood Laminate
- Bridge/Saddle:Traditional Rosewood Mustache 2 5/32"
- Rosette:Laminated Wood
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top
- Binding Material:Rosewood
- Tailpiece:Traditional Gypsy Style
- Logo:Painted Logo
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:White
- Body Top Finish:Open Pore
- Back/Sides Finish:Open Pore
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Tuners:Gotoh SE780
- Strings:D'adarrio EJ83M .011-.047
- Action Height:12th fret 2.75mm on the bass side and 1.75mm on the treble side
- Case:Padded Gig Bag
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
Throughout the '70s, '80s, and '90s, Dudley Connell has remained an important figure in bluegrass music, first as the founder and mainstay of the Johnson Mountain Boys and later as a member of the Seldom Scene.
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1-3/4"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:25.4"
- Body Dimensions:16" X 4-23/32"
- Bracings:Hand-carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Rosewood
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2-5/32" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Herringbone
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Abalone Snowflakes
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony with Abalone Inlay
- Body Top Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Back/Sides Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard Material:Tortoise Shell DT Guard
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+3
- Strings:D'Addario EXP16 .012 - .053
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm Allen
Good Deale Bluegrass founder and multi-instrumentalist Tim Finch teams up with the sweet vocals and songwriting styles of Savannah Finch along with a superb cast of their talented musician friends. This all original album creates a unique melding of the roots of Bluegrass with Americana exemplifying an “Alt-grass” sound. The Eastman String Band mixes heartfelt originals with high energy instrumentals and soaring harmonies!
“Bluegrass is experiencing a growth spurt. What was not that long ago a very rigid musical form is now moving beyond its borders. One of the bands helping to usher in new ways of hearing traditional sounds is Tim & Savannah Finch and the Eastman String band. Their self-titled album packs lots of familiar textures into their playing. Savannah Finch’s vocals are mountain stream clear, her notes rising up through the air, cutting a path with powerful pipes that know their range and potential. Tim Finch’s time with the Good Deale
Bluegrass Band with Mike Auldridge helped further his natural abilities and talents. He brings the results to this release…” -Danny McCloskey, The Alternate Root Magazine
Website: http://www.eastmanstringband.com/
Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhw5SMeqPHo
Elliot Schwartzman is a multi instrumentalist from Los Angeles, CA. He currently tours full time with country legend, Dwight Yoakam but during his seven years on the west coast he's had the privilege of touring, playing and/or recording with many other talented artists including Jason Mraz, Zendaya, Casey Abrams, Kendal Schmidt (Big Time Rush) and many others.
Website: www.jameselliotmusic.com
Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuLHjjeJZTQ
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 11/16"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Dimensions:14-3/4" x 4"
- Bracings:Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Mahogany
- Bridge/Saddle:Rosewood/Bone, 2-5/32" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Back/Sides Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Firestripe Shell
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+4
- Strings:D'Addario .012 -.053 EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
Emanuel Schmidt is a Swiss guitarist, composer and educator based in Zürich, Switzerland. Emanuel has been leading his own groups and performing as a sideman in Sydney (1995-2010), Las Vegas (2010-2014) and Germany and Switzerland (since 2014). He composes for and presents stylistically diverse projects that always owe something to the great jazz tradition. His most recent extensive composition is a non-tonal Suite for Solo Guitar.
As a bandleader, he has led projects ranging from an organ trio (most recently with Jean-Yves Jung / organ and Jean-Marc Robin / drums) to a duo with renowned Las Vegas harpist Kimberley Delibero-Glennie (FIFTY-THREE) as well as the CONTOUR project (with Jeff Davis and Alex Clements). Since returning to Switzerland, Emanuel has been busy composing for his next studio album and performing with the TRIGGER CONCERT BIG BAND, including a project with internationally renowned saxophonist Perico Sambeat.
Emanuel's bands and projects Down Under have featured many of Australia's finest jazz artists, including Miroslav Bukovsky, Andrew Dickeson, Sandy Evans, Tim Firth, Toby Hall, Mark Harris, Gerard Masters, Craig Scott, Alister Spence, and Ashley Turner. One of his groups, Jabbôq Jazz, won the 2006 and 2008 Australian Achiever Award in the Entertainment category. Emanuel's quartet was featured in the 2000 EIGHT O'CLOCK SHARP: Jazz In The Round series showcasing Sydney jazz guitarists and their bands. From 2008 until 2009, Emanuel was Jazz Artist in Residence at Sydney venue 72 Erskine, where most of his concerts sold out.
In Las Vegas, Emanuel's projects featured Cocho Arbe (ex-Alex Acuña), Alex Clements, Jeff Davis, Wayne DeSilva, Steve Flora, Jess Gopen, and Skip Martin, and he performed alongside George Garzone and Tom Hall, among others. Emanuel was the guitarist for the Las Vegas Mystery Band/the Las Vegas Collective, the Las Vegas World Jazz Orchestra, and the Buddy Charles Jazz Orchestra. In September 2012, Emanuel debuted his own group to a packed house at the E-String in Las Vegas, and he also sold out the debut performance for his original music project, the FARERO Quartet with Otto Ehling, Jeff Davis and Mike Mechem.
Emanuel has also performed in two musicals: 'Keating! The Musical' (2007, Australia Tour, multi-award-winning Company B production); and 'Lion King' (Las Vegas, Mandalay). He released his first album, Moonlit Questions (Indie/Schräägi Musig), a 2-CD debut set of original works in 2007, which received enthusiastic reviews. "...truly communicates. ★★★★" (Matt Bailey, 2MBS's Fine Music Magazine)
Emanuel's performances and interviews have aired on Eastside Radio, 2NSBFM, 2MBS-FM, 2SER, SBS Radio (Australia) and KUNV (Las Vegas). He is currently a member of Jazzforschung (The International Society for Jazz Research, based in Graz, Austria), served on the boards of both Vegas Jazz and the American Jazz Initiative and is an experienced educator and writer. He holds a PhD in Music (Sydney Conservatorium of Music / University of Sydney) and a Masters in Music Education from UNLV. He has lectured in Harmony, Composition, and Advanced Ear Training at the Wesley Institute and at UNLV. He has designed curriculum for jazz guitar and high school jazz band and teaches guitar and composition privately as well as in music schools.
"an outstanding and versatile guitarist of exceptional ability… extraordinarily thoughtful."
"…an accomplished and imaginative composer." (Ian Shanahan / The Australian Music Centre)
"…clearly an excellent guitarist… thoughtful and lyrically impassioned, and with a beautiful sound." (John Clare, Sydney Morning Herald)
"Just the way great jazz should be made, from the soul, expressing the feelings of the moment…" (Phil James, Eastside Radio)
What They Play
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:Pagelli Signature
- Body Dimensions:17" x 3 5/16"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Flamed Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top and Back
- Binding Material:Rosewood
- Logo:Maple Headstock
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Black
- Pickguard:Ebony Pageli Style
- Tailpiece:Ebony Trapeze Style
- Bridge:Adjustable Ebony w/ Bone Saddle
- String Spacing:2 3/32"
- Tuners:Schertler TUN-BK-ES-E
- Knobs:Thumbwheels
- Neck Pickup:Kent Armstrong HJGS6-BK
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500K Linear Taper Thumbwheel
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:Otto D'Ambrosio Signature Design
- Body Dimensions:14" x 2"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Mahogany
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top and Back
- Binding Material:Maple
- Logo:Maple Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Thumbnails
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Gold
- Tailpiece:Ebony ER Style
- Bridge:Ebony
- String Spacing:2 3/32"
- Tuners:Gotoh SG301-20GG
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Kent Armstrong HPAG-1G
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500K AudioTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
- Case:Hardshell Case
New York guitarist and composer Eric DiVito has been leading his own groups and performing as a sideman in the NYC and tristate area since 2003. He performs at many of city's top Jazz clubs and venues including Smalls, The Iridium, The Kitano, The Garage, the 55 Bar, and many more as well as regional and international touring. Eric performs a mix of traditional, straight ahead, bebop and modern Jazz, often featuring his original compositions.
As an educator, Eric has been teaching music in the NYC public school system since 2006, having designed and implemented curriculum for both elementary and middle school music where he teaches and directs ensembles. He also teaches guitar techniques privately at his home studio.
In 2011, Eric signed with the Ontario-based record label Pioneer Jazz Collective label (PJC Records) and released his debut album as a leader, Breaking the Ice (2012), as well as a follow-up record, The Second Time Around (2013). Both records have received national and international acclaim. Eric also recorded Soothing Classical Guitar Music: Music For Deep Sleep (Inner Splendor Media, 2016) which spans over 500 years of solo classical guitar repertoire. He has been published in Downbeat Magazine, RAE Magazine, and Play Jazz Guitar. Erid endorses Flite Sound Innovations speaker cabinets in addition to Eastman guitars.
www.ericdivito.com
What They Play
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078 and Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:Venetian
- Body Dimensions:16" X 3-1/4"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Handcarved Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top, Back Fingerboard, F-Holes, Headstock
- Binding Material:7 ply Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Gold
- Pickguard:Ebony w/ Ivoroid Binding
- Tailpiece:Ebony on Brass
- Bridge:Adjustable Ebony Bridge
- Tuners:Gotoh Gold with Ebony SG360-EN01GG
- Neck Pickup:Lollar Custom Wound Imperial Humbucker
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:CTS 500K LinearTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft 6J1226
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:15" Thinline
- Body Dimensions:15" x 1 3/4"
- Body Top:Solid Maple
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Mahogany
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Body, Neck, Headstock
- Binding Material:Flamed Maple
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Tailpiece:Gotoh
- Bridge:Gotoh Tunomatic
- Tuners:Gotoh SD90
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard Custom Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup:Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard Custom Humbucker
- Pickup Height:3/32" bass side, 3/32" treble side
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- 3 Way Switch:Switchcraft
- Switch Tip:Amber Switchcraft
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500K AudioTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Case:Hardshell Case
Erick Cole is a professional musician, artist, and songwriter from Nashville, TN. He has worked across many genres in sessions alongside players including Matt Chamberlain, Tony Levin, and Will Owsley; and with diverse artists including: Adrian Belew (David Bowie, Paul Simon, Nine Inch Nails), Richard Swift, and Kevin Max (dc Talk) with whom a co-write was featured on an ‘Album of the Year’ Grammy award winner.
Instagram/Facebook: @ErickCole
Coming soon: www.ErickCole.com
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 13/16"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:24.9"
- Body Dimensions:13-3/4" X 4-1/18"
- Bracings:Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Mahogany
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2-3/8" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Tortoise Shell
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Back/Sides Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Tortoise Shell Pro-Guard
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+4
- Strings:D'Addario .012 -.053 EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
The Heartless Bastards' story starts in Dayton, Ohio, where Wennerstrom found the name on a multiple choice video trivia game at a bar.
As a songwriting teenager during a time when GBV and Brainiac were packing local bars and three of the Breeders were still in town, Wennerstrom used to sneak into clubs to check out the scene. "I would just see those people—my music heroes—hanging out at the bar like everyone else," she remembers. "I could see myself in them. It gave me inspiration to do my own thing."
After doing the usual business of playing local shows, the trio set out the following year on a regional tour. One of the first gigs of the trip took them to a bar in Akron, where Black Keys' drummer Patrick Carney just happened to be one of only a handful of people in the audience. This chance encounter led Wennerstrom and the Heartless Bastards to Fat Possum Records, with whom they released their debut, Stairs and Elevators, in early 2005.
The band moved on with critical praise in their back pocket, including a four-and-a-half star review from Rolling Stone, which took note that, when Wennerstrom “opens her throat on Stairs and Elevators … she sounds like she’s wailing on the shoulders of giants; her sad and angry vocals channeling all the swagger and spit of a young Robert Plant”
By whatever yardstick you care to measure, it was high time for Erika to get out of Dayton.
In true ascetic discipline, she moved to Austin, Texas in 2007 for a change of inspirational scenery and a new recording project. With the help of producer Mike McCarthy (Spoon, Trail of Dead), she assembled a group of musicians with whom she gave the songs life and uncovered yet another layer of Wennerstrom and the Heartless Bastards. Two of the new Bastards aren’t Texas ringers, but fellow Dayton brethren Dave Colvin on drums, and Jesse Ebaugh on bass, who actually played on the original demo that hooked Fat Possum, throw in one Austin native on guitar, Mark Nathan and you’ve got a new unstoppable force that “Take the stage and literally knock everybody down” – NY Times review of the Bastards SxSW record release performance.
The Decemberists’ guitarist Chris Funk said, "It's been a few years since I've had a voice on repeat in my mind. This voice seems to arrive in my ears while sound checking, often before the shows on a pre-show play list and after shows too -- the songs are just perfect and the band has found their spots behind this incredible woman. A unique and enduring artist arrived into our world once again."
The album, entitled The Mountain, (released February 2009) delivers the powerful howl that fans expect from the Heartless Bastards, but also weaves in adventure with mandolins, banjos, strings and Erika’s transcendent voice.
Website: www.theheartlessbastards.com
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 25/32"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:25.4"
- Body Dimensions:16" X 4-23/32"
- Bracings:Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Sitka Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Mahogany
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2-5/32" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Black Plastic
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Bridge Pins:Ebony
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Neck Finish:Satin Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Tortoise Shell
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+3
- Electronics Options:LR Baggs Anthem, Anthem SL, or Element
- Strings:D'Addario .012 -.053 EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
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- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut Material:Bone
- Nut Width:1-3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22-Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Dimensions:16" X 1-3/4"
- Body Top:Maple Laminate
- Body Back/Sides:Maple Laminate
- F-Holes:Yes
- F-Hole Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Cutaway:Yes, Double
- Head Cap Veneer Material:Ebony
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Headstock Style:AR
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo Material:Pearl
- Inlay:Split Block Paralellogram
- Inlay Material:Pearl
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Chrome
- Pickguard:Yes
- Pickguard Material:5-ply Plastic
- Pickguard Binding:None
- Tailpiece:Bigsby with 2 3/32 string spacing
- Bridge:Tunomatic Style
- Tuners:Ping Vintage Style
- Neck Pickup:Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Neck
- Bridge Pickup:Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Bridge
- Controls:2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way Switch
- Truss Rod Cover:Ebony
- Strings:D'Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Tuning:E A D G B e
- Case:Hardshell Case
Ethan Johns is an English record producer, engineer, mixer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Johns has worked with artists including Ryan Adams, Kings of Leon, Paul McCartney, Ray LaMontagne, Tom Jones, Kaiser Chiefs, Rufus Wainwright, The Boxer Rebellion, Crowded House, The Vaccines, Laura Marling, The Staves, and Crosby, Stills and Nash.
Website: www.ethanjohns.com
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 13/16"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:24.9"
- Body Dimensions:13-3/4" X 4-1/18"
- Bracings:Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Mahogany
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2-3/8" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Tortoise Shell
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Back/Sides Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Tortoise Shell Pro-Guard
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+4
- Strings:D'Addario .012 -.053 EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/32"
- Fretwire:23 Jescar FW37053
- Scale Length:13 7/8"
- Body Style:F-Style w/ Oval Holes
- Body Dimensions:26 11/16" x 10" x 1 7/8"
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Highly Flamed Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top, Back, Fingerboard, and Headstock
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock Flower Pot
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Rosette:Diamond Pattern
- Side Dot Color:Black
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Neck/Headstock Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Chrome
- Tailpiece:Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece
- Bridge:Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge
- String Spacing:1 5/8"
- Nut Height:.018"
- Pickups:Optional K&K Duotone
- Tuners:Gotoh MF40R-MP-NI
- Strap Peg:Ebony
- Strings:D'Addario J74
- Action Height:0.060"/0.050"
- Case:Hardshell Case
Well known to local jazz enthusiasts, guitarist and composer Eric Susoeff has been part of the Pittsburgh music scene since his debut with Harold Betters at the Encore in 1976. Offering a warm, bluesy, full-bodied sound, he has played with a long list of local and international luminaries including: Dizzy Gillespie, David Amram, Roger Williams, Airto, Ivan Lins, Romero Lubambo, Charo, Frankie Avalon, Marty Allen, Eric Kloss, Frank Cunimondo, Gene Ludwig, Pete Henderson, Dave & Maureen Budway, Sandy Staley, Kenia, Roger Humphreys, Erin Burkett, Kenny Blake, Walt Harper, Nathan Davis, Don Aliquo, John Wilson and many others. His primary focus continues to be his Latin jazz quintet Salsamba, founded in 1984, which has played to clubs, festivals and colleges throughout the U.S. The group recently released their sixth recording titled "Mojito Blues." Past releases (MAMBO IN BLUE, MAMBO DEL SOL, LATINVENTIONS, THE TRAVELER, BRAZILIA) all received critical acclaim. Additional recording credits include musical artists: Kenia, Don Aliquo Jr., Sandy Staley, Mike Tomaro , Richie Cole, Azucar and about 60 others. His flair for arranging the beautiful music of Antonio Carlos Jobim led to a 2005 CD with Soprano Lilly Abreu and Cuarteto Latinoamericano, an internationally known string quartet. Eric has been seen on stage and TV playing everything from nostalgic rock to show tunes and avant-garde chamber music, with groups as diverse as the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble, The Marcels, Carnegie Mellon University Drama Department and Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera. Last year Eric enjoyed a 3 month jazz club residency in Hangzhou China performing with the George Heid III Quartet. Recently Eric appeared with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performing “The August Wilson Symphony” a world premier piece. Eric last performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony in January of 2003 as part of a Pittsburgh Symphony Pops concert conducted by Marvin Hamlisch.
PC: Arron J
What They Play
- Neck Material:3 Piece Maple
- Fingerboard:Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass.078 & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:20 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:Venetian
- Body Dimensions:16" X 3-1/4"
- Body Top:Laminated Maple
- Body Back/Sides:Laminated Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top 5 ply, Back 3 ply, Neck 1 ply, F holes 1 ply
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Gold
- Pickguard:Ebony
- Tailpiece:Rosewood on Brass
- Bridge:Adjustable Rosewood Bridge
- Tuners:Pingwell RM-1271
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Kent Armstrong HPAG-1
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500k Linear Taper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
- Case:Hardshell Case
Grammy award winning & Emmy nominated guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, music producer, and songwriter.
Born and raised in Durham, North Carolina, Erick Walls knew at the tender age of eight that he wanted to become a professional musician. Coming from a musical family, Walls received the necessary support for developing his skills on the guitar, bass, drums, and piano, playing in his Father’s church. After attending The Berklee College of Music, Erick moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of becoming a professional musician/producer/writer. Upon arriving in the city of Angels, he was met with open arms from the musical community!
Erick is a founding member of international recording Alt-Rock duo, Black Waat3r.
Erick has produced, recorded and/or performed with:
Michael Jackson, Beyonce, The Dixie Chicks, Dave Mathews, Kanye West, Beck, Rihanna, John Legend, Jay-Z, Jennifer Hudson, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, Kanye West, Chris Brown, Will Smith, Alicia Keys, Shirley Ceaser, Aloe Blacc, Mary J. Blige, Iggy Azalea, Jaime Foxx, The Isley Brothers, Boyz II Men, Brandy, TLC, Raphael Saadiq, Eric Benet, Charlie Wilson, Michael McDonald, Kirk Franklin, George Duke, ZZ Ward, Mac Miller, and many others.
Film Credits:
Erick Walls' work in movies ranges from the Emmy nominated, Dancing In September, the Critically acclaimed, Baby Boy, Whitney (Whitney Houston Biopic), Barbershop 3, and many others.
Television Appearances:
The Grammy Awards, The CMA Awards, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Craig Furgeson, ABC’s Boy Band, The BET Awards, BET's Celebration of Gospel, Ellen, Conan, Jimmy Kimmel, Dancing With The Stars, NBC Today Show, A&E Sessions, The NAACP Image Awards, Good Morning America, Jules Holland(UK), Top Of the Pops(UK), and many others.......
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1-3/4"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:25.4"
- Body Dimensions:16" x 4 1/4"
- Bracings:Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Engleman Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Rosewood with Center Strip
- Arm Contour:Rosewood
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2 5/32" Spacing
- Rosette:Abalone with Turqoise/Magenta Purfling
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top, Back, Fingerboard, and Headstock
- Binding Material:Flamed Maple with Turqoise/Magenta Purfling
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Small Vine
- Side Dot Color:Black
- Bridge Pins:Ebony w/Abalone Dots
- Body Top Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Neck Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Gold
- Pickguard:Tortoise Shell DT Guard
- Tuners:Gotoh SG301-20GG
- Electronics:LR Baggs Anthem
- Strings:D'Addario .012-.053 #EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
Since Frank Solivan left the cold climes of Alaska for the bluegrass hotbed of Washington, D.C., he’s built a reputation as a monster mandolinist — and become a major festival attraction with his band, Dirty Kitchen. Solivan, with banjoist Mike Munford, 2013 IBMA Banjo Player of the Year, award winning guitarist Chris Luquette and bassist Jeremy Middleton, simmer a bluegrass/newgrass stew from instrumental, vocal and songwriting skills so hot, they were named IBMA’s 2014 Instrumental Group of the Year.
What They Play
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/32"
- Fretwire:23 Jescar FW37053
- Scale Length:13 7/8"
- Body Style:F-Style w/ F-Holes
- Body Dimensions:26 11/16" x 10" x 1 7/8"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:Black
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Neck/Headstock Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Chrome
- Tailpiece:Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece
- Bridge:Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge
- String Spacing:1 5/8"
- Nut Height:.018"
- Pickups:Optional K&K Duotone
- Tuners:Pingwell RM-1583NE-26A
- Strap Peg:Ebony
- Strings:D'Addario J74
- Action Height:0.060"/0.050"
- Case:Hardshell Case
Frank Vignola, born December 30th, 1965, is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, Wynton Marsalis, Tommy Emmanuel, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his “Five Most Admired Guitarists List: for the Wall Street Journal." Vignola’s jaw- dropping technique explains why the New York Times deemed him “one of the brightest stars of the guitar.”
With over 1000 engagements in the last five years alone, Frank Vignola has become one of the most popular and sought after guitarists on the international music scene. His dynamic genre-spanning music has brought him to 14 countries on three continents – and still growing – performing in some of the world’s most illustrious venues, including the Sydney Opera House in Australia, Carnegie Hall, The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, New York’s Lincoln Center and the world’s oldest indoor concert hall, Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy.
Often featured on National Public Radio, Frank Vignola has also become a familiar figure on Public Television, featured previously on three popular shows, including the heavily programmed Tommy Emmanuel and Friends. His own PBS special, “Four Generations of Guitar” produced by Peter Berkow, premiered in the 2015 season as part of the 13 episode series “Music Gone Public,” where he is joined by special guests, Bucky Pizzarelli, Vinny Raniolo, Joe Craven and Tommy Emmanuel.
In March, 2017, Vignola was in a horrific ATV accident. He broke 8 bones, had collapsed lungs and internal bleeding. After 18 months of rehabilitation and four surgeries on his right arm, Vignola returned to his full schedule of touring and teaching activities. Thankfully, Vignola is back in full swing.
He has produced 25 full length video teaching courses for TrueFire.com for all levels. His online one on one private lessons and workshop courses continue to thrive with hundreds of enrolled students. His online jazz studio is thriving as Vignola continues to conduct clinics, masterclasses and workshops at music universities across the globe, most recently coaching guitar ensembles at The Juilliard School of Music in New York City.
Check out Vignola online at www.FrankVignola.com
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:25 3/8"
- Body Style:Thorell/Vignola Signature Gypsy Jazz Guitar
- Body Dimensions:15" x 3 1/4"
- Body Top:AAA Tight Grained Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Highly Flamed Mahogany
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top and Back
- Binding Material:4 Ply Ivoroid
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Gold
- Pickguard:Ebony
- Tailpiece:Thorell Style
- Bridge:Ebony
- String Spacing:2 3/32"
- Tuners:Gotoh SEP780-06MGG
- Knobs:Thumbwheels
- Neck Pickup:Lollar Johnny Smith
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500K Linear Taper Thumbwheel
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
- Case:Hardshell Case
Gary Daniel Cook is an American guitarist, songwriter, producer, composer, and sonic architect based in Los Angeles, California. He has worked with internationally acclaimed artists across multiple genres including Sting and Joni Mitchell.
Gary’s compositions are featured in award-winning television shows including Pawn Stars, Saturday Night Live, Biography Channel’s documentary on The Who, ESPN Chicago Bulls Special, Fox Sports Road To The Final Four, and numerous others on ABC, NBC, CBS, History Channel, Travel Channel, Food Network, and E Network.
In addition to writing and publishing his own material, Gary has collaborated with award-winning songwriters - including Neal Schon of Journey. He is a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition, and the MCA Records Superstar Talent Search. Early in his career (while still in high school), Gary opened shows for John Lee Hooker, Bonnie Raitt, Canned Heat, Spencer Davis Group and other classic bands.
Gary is a graduate of the Dick Grove School of Music in Los Angeles, where he studied jazz guitar, harmony, composition, arranging, and recording/engineering. He graduated in the Top 2% of his class and was honored as the “Outstanding Guitarist of the Year.”
As a pioneer in music product demonstration, Gary has conducted hundreds of seminars and guitar clinics throughout the world for Roland, Boss, Yamaha and other musical instrument manufacturers. Roland enlisted Gary (along with guitar legend Allan Holdsworth and German guitarist Gundy Keller) to unveil the legendary Roland VG8. Gary created guitar sound presets for Roland and Boss products, composed and produced song demos for the Roland hard disk recorders, and filmed promotional videos for Roland’s Blues Cube Artist guitar amps. Gary was also instrumental in the development of the Yamaha DG Series guitar amps, Yamaha AG Stomp, and the Brian Moore iGuitar.
GDC continues to blaze a trail of his own in today's music industry with his versatile guitar playing and unique skill set.
See Gary performing on his Eastman AR610CE
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:Otto D'Ambrosio Signature Design
- Body Dimensions:14" x 2"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Flamed Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top and Back
- Binding Material:Maple
- Logo:Maple Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Thumbnails
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Gold
- Tailpiece:Ebony ER Style
- Bridge:Ebony
- String Spacing:2 3/32"
- Tuners:Gotoh SG301-20GG
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Kent Armstrong HPAG-1G
- Bridge Pickup:Kent Armstrong HPAG-1G
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500K AudioTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
- Case:Hardshell Case
George Colins is a guitarist, songwriter and producer from North Yorkshire. George has played the guitar since he was nine years old, taking influence from blues, hip-hop, and R&B to create his own unique style. Realizing his dream to pursue music professionally, George has been offered a place to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, starting September 2019. George has gained a significant following on Instagram, regularly posting content including covers, collaborations, and original music, while engaging with fans on live streams, which has gained him significant notoriety.
As well as using social media, George performs live on a weekly basis. Notable gigs include: The Cavern Club and CarFest. He has seen other success in competitions, winning the final of the Pendle Young Musicians Bursary, as well as coming runner-up in the Lee Ritenour Six String Theory International Competition. George produces his own music from home, playing all of the instruments to create a unique modern lo-fi jazz/blues sound. George now uploads his original music to the major streaming services, and has seen a significant growth in popularity on Spotify.
What They Play
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Freight String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Style:16" Thinline
- Body Dimensions:16" x 1 3/4"
- Body Top:Deluxe Maple Laminate
- Body Back/Sides:Deluxe Maple Laminate
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Headstock, Neck, Body,
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Split Blocks
- Finish:Antique Varnish
- Hardware Color:Aged Nickel
- Tailpiece:Gotoh Relic Series GE101A
- Bridge:Gotoh Relic Series GE104B
- Tuners:Gotoh Relic Series SD90
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Seymour Duncan Antiquity
- Bridge Pickup:Seymour Duncan Antiquity
- Pickup Height:3/32" bass side, 3/32" Treble Side
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- 3 Way Switch:Switchcraft
- Switch Tip:Amber Switchcraft
- Capacitors:0.022μF
- Potentiometers:500K AudioTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Case:Hardshell Case
Gaz Coombes is an English musician and singer-songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the English alternative rock band Supergrass.
Website: www.gazcoombes.com
Facebook: @GazCoombes
Instagram:@Gaz_coombes
Twitter: @GazCoombes
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 11/16"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:23.5"
- Body Dimensions:14 3/8" x 3 13/16"
- Bracings:Hand Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Sitka Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Sapele
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2 5/32" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top and Back
- Binding Material:Tortoise
- Logo:Maple Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:White Plastic w/ Black Dots
- Body Top Finish:Satin Finish
- Back/Sides Finish:Satin Finish
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Tuners:Ping RM 1171-CVR 3+3
- Strings:D'Addario .012-.053 #EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Padded Eastman Gig Bag
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
Since picking up a guitar for the first time at the age of 11, Gijs Idema’s love for the instrument has never stopped. After taking an initial interest in pop & rock music, Gijs became interested in jazz and other improvised music, taking a particular liking to players such as Wes Montgomery, and Charlie Parker. It was at this point that Gijs decided to play and compose music for the rest of his life.
For his bachelor's degree, Gijs studied at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, where he graduated with the highest honors. Shortly after his graduation, he moved to New York City, where he is currently pursuing his master's degree at the Manhattan School of Music, while regularly performing around the city.
Gijs formed his own trio, the Gijs Idema Trio, and won a variety of awards, including the Prinses Christina Jazz Concours (2014), Leidse Jazz Award (2016), and the Expression of Art Award (2017). Since their formation, the Gijs Idema Trio has played at most of the major venues and festivals in the Netherlands, in addition to playing venues in Germany, Belgium, and France. In 2017, the trio released their first album, Squares, which was recorded at Fattoria Musica in Osnabruck.
In addition to the Gijs Idema Trio, Gijs is involved in many other projects, including co-leading or sideman roles in; IKODO, Laura & Strings, Anna Serierse Quartet, NABOU and the Red Light Jazz Society. In the past, he was also part of the National Jeugd Jazz Orkest, in which he toured extensively in the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK.
Gijs' plans for 2019 include recording his next album, which will feature original compositions for his trio, as well as a string quartet.
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:15" Thinline
- Body Dimensions:15" x 1 3/4"
- Body Top:Solid Maple
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Mahogany
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Body, Neck, Headstock
- Binding Material:Flamed Maple
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Tailpiece:Gotoh
- Bridge:Gotoh Tunomatic
- Tuners:Gotoh SD90
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard Custom Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup:Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard Custom Humbucker
- Pickup Height:3/32" bass side, 3/32" treble side
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- 3 Way Switch:Switchcraft
- Switch Tip:Amber Switchcraft
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500K AudioTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Case:Hardshell Case
Gus Seyffert is a multi-instrumentalist, originally from Kansas City, MO. After working professionally from a young age, he moved to LA, attending College at Cal Arts for a short time. Gus quickly worked his way into the studio and touring scene in LA, working with the likes of Sia, Norah Jones, Ryan Adams, The Black Keys, Beck, and Roger Waters, to name a few. He also owns and runs the recording studio Sargent Recorders in LA, where he's produced countless records and tracks including: Dr. Dog, Bedouine, Beck, Michael Kiwanuka, and James Supercave.
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 11/16"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Dimensions:14-3/4" x 4"
- Bracings:Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Mahogany
- Bridge/Saddle:Rosewood/Bone, 2-5/32" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Back/Sides Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Firestripe Shell
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+4
- Strings:D'Addario .012 -.053 EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
Larry and His Flask are a five piece, high energy rock and roll band that incorporate elements of punk, gypsy jazz, folk and Americana music. Some people refer to them as “folk-punk” or “punk-grass,” but regardless of genre classification they strive to bring the party to every crowd. Their goal is to get everyone stomping, clapping, dancing, smiling and having a damn good time!
The Flask’s instrumentation is unusual and very unique for punk rock and rock & roll bands:
Jeshua Marshall – Stand up Bass, Harmonicas, Baritone Horn, Vocals
Ian Cook – Electric Guitar, Lead Vocals
Andrew Carew – Banjo, Trombone, Trumpet, Lead and Backup Vocals
Kirk Skatvold – Mandolin, Trumpet, Backup Vocals
Jamin Marshall – Stand up Drummer, Backup Vocals
Larry And His Flask have been a band for 14 years. They have slowly transitioned from a hardcore punk band to folk street performers, to the harmonious rock/party band that they are today. The band is based out of Bend, Oregon, right at the foot of Mt. Bachelor in the heart of the Pacific Northwest.
In the last few years they have chosen to take some time off the road and concentrate on other interests, but now they are back and better than ever! Larry and His Flask are in the studio recording a brand new full length album after 5 years. This will be the band’s 3rd full length album in its current musical style. The band’s independent and do it yourself attitude has taken them down a road less traveled, however, it has proven to be a very exciting and eventful one.
They will be back on the road again touring throughout 2018. Keep an eye out for them along the West Coast this Spring and across the UK and Europe this Summer.
What They Play
- Neck Material:One Piece Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut:Bone 1 11/16
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12 Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:24 3/4"
- Body Dimensions:13" x 1 7/8"
- Body Top:Solid Flame Maple
- Body Back/Sides:1 Piece Mahogany
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Body and Neck
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Crowns
- Backplates:Black Plastic
- Top Coat Finish:Antique Varnish
- Hardware Color:Aged Nickel
- Tailpiece:Gotoh Relic Series GE101A-NI
- Bridge:Gotoh Relic Series GE-104B-NI
- Tuners:Gotoh Relic SD90
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Strap Peg:Gotoh Relic Series EP-A1
- Neck Pickup:Lollar Custom Aged/Wound Imperial Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup:Lollar Custom Aged/Wound Imperial Humbucker
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Pickup Frame:Cream Plastic
- 3 Way Switch:Switchcraft
- Switch Tip:Switchcraft Ivory
- Capacitors:Sprague Orange Drop
- Potentiometers:CTS 500K Audio Taper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D'addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Action Height:3/32" and 2/32"
- Case:Hardshell Case
Jack Lawrence has been called a "flatpicking powerhouse." His recordings and performances combine exciting, high spirited and innovative guitar solos with tasteful phrasing in his own inventive style. Well known as Doc Watson's partner since the early 1980's, Jack's inspired playing and smooth vocals provide listeners with performances that span musical traditions. Jack grew up in Charlotte, NC and his professional experiences provided a wealth of opportunity and associations that continue to fuel his talents today. In the 1970’s, Jack was part of The New Deal String Band and Bluegrass Alliance. In 1978, he teamed with Joe Smothers in a relaxed folk duo. Smothers and Lawrence successfully toured and recorded throughout the country in the 1970's and 80's. Through Joe, Jack met Doc and Merle Watson and he began to tour with Doc in 1983 as Merle pursued other interests. Jack played side-by-side with Doc for over 25 years and the opportunity to partner with one of his most important musical influences was infinitely rewarding. The two musicians developed a brilliant guitar partnership, capitalizing on both their strengths. Jack's talents are featured on many of Doc's recordings, including the Grammy winner "On Praying Ground." The solo project "About Time," released in 1997, showcases Jack's amazing guitar style and rich, warm vocals. In 2001, he assembled some of the friends he most admires for an exciting recording project. These sessions resulted in the April 2002 release of "I Don't Need The Whiskey Anymore" featuring Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Tony Williamson, The Del McCoury Band and, of course, his old friend and partner, Doc Watson. Jack’s most recent project, “Arthel’s Guitar,” was released in 2013 and features tunes memorializing the first generation of Bluegrass, Country and Folk musicians that inspired him to play music.
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1-3/4"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:25.4"
- Body Dimensions:16" X 4-23/32"
- Bracings:Hand-carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Rosewood
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2-5/32" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Herringbone
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Abalone Snowflakes
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony with Abalone Inlay
- Body Top Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Back/Sides Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard Material:Tortoise Shell DT Guard
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+3
- Strings:D'Addario EXP16 .012 - .053
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm Allen
Day Wave is an American indie rock band from Oakland, California, formed in 2015. The band consists solely of Jackson Phillips, with accompanying musicians for live performances. The band released their debut EP Headcase in 2015. Day Wave's songs have received attention in number of prominent publications including the Los Angeles Times and Billboard, and the band will open for Blonde Redhead during their fall tour.
Facebook: @daywavemusic
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 13/16"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:24.9"
- Body Dimensions:13-3/4" X 4-1/18"
- Bracings:Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Mahogany
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2-3/8" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Tortoise Shell
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Back/Sides Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Tortoise Shell Pro-Guard
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+4
- Strings:D'Addario .012 -.053 EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
James Williamson (born October 29, 1949 in Castroville, Texas) is best known for co-writing with Iggy Pop, and playing all the guitars on 1973’s seminal Raw Power album by Iggy & the Stooges. The album’s lead track, “Search and Destroy,” has become a rite of passage for any self-respecting rocker and has been covered by Pearl Jam with Mudhoney, Def Leppard, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sid Vicious, The Dead Boys, and countless others. Commenting on Raw Power’s ferocity, Williamson has said “I was a very emotional guitar player, so I always played that way. That’s how we felt, so that was what it sounded like.”
Dropped by CBS Records, Iggy & the Stooges disbanded in February, 1974, although Williamson continued to work with Pop, off and on, throughout the 1970s. This period yielded the demo collection Kill City (1977), the infamous live album Metallic K.O. (1977), and produced a pair of Pop solo albums, New Values (1979) and Soldier (1980, pre-production). After a long break during which Williamson lived in Silicon Valley and worked as a technological developer, he reunited with Pop, in a version of the Raw Power lineup of Iggy & the Stooges, in 2009.
In 2010, alongside the other early members of The Stooges, Williamson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Following several tours which played on multiple continents, Iggy & the Stooges released a final studio album, Ready to Die (2013), produced and co-written by Williamson. Although The Stooges played their final live dates in September 2013, it wasn’t until June of 2016 that Williamson released an official statement on behalf of the band saying that The Stooges were no more.
In 2014, Williamson released his debut solo album, Re-Licked, on his own Leopard Lady imprint. The album featured 14 tracks originally co-written by Pop and Williamson, performed and demoed between 1973 and 1975 during Williamson's initial tenure with Iggy & the Stooges. Re-Licked included a “who’s who” of underground rock vocalists guesting on individual tracks, including Alison Mossheart (The Kills), Ariel Pink, Bobby Gillespie (Primal Scream), Jello Biafra, and Mark Lanegan, among others. Williamson, alongside featured players from the album, performed live to promote the project on the popular late-night program Last Call with Carson Daly.
Since then, Williamson has written and performed on a variety of one-off singles with different artists, including Lisa Kekaula, MAIA, and his new bandmate in The Pink Hearts, Petra Haden. In the spring of 2017, he collaborated with fellow Detroit rock legend Deniz Tek on the EP, Acoustic K.O., comprised of songs from Iggy & the Stooges 1970s’ catalog.
Johnny Marr (ex-Smiths) has been one of Williamson’s most out-spoken advocates: “I’m his biggest fan. He has the technical ability of Jimmy Page without being as studious, and the swagger of Keith Richards without being as sloppy. He’s both demonic and intellectual, almost how you would imagine Darth Vader would sound if he was in a band. I’ve often been asked who my favorite guitar player is, and I always answer ‘James Williamson.’ I like different guitar players for different reasons, obviously, but when push comes to shove, James has it all in my book.”
FOR MORE INFO ON JAMES WILLIAMSON: www.straightjameswilliamson.com
What They Play
New Finish - Antique Red Burst | Available Summer 2021
- Neck Material:One Piece Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut:Bone 1 11/16
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12 Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:24 3/4"
- Body Dimensions:13" x 1 7/8"
- Body Top:Solid Flame Maple
- Body Back/Sides:1 Piece Mahogany
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Body and Neck
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Crowns
- Backplates:Black Plastic
- Top Coat Finish:Antique Varnish
- Hardware Color:Aged Nickel
- Tailpiece:Gotoh Relic Series GE101A-NI
- Bridge:Gotoh Relic Series GE-104B-NI
- Tuners:Gotoh Relic SD90
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Strap Peg:Gotoh Relic Series EP-A1
- Neck Pickup:Lollar Custom Aged/Wound Imperial Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup:Lollar Custom Aged/Wound Imperial Humbucker
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Pickup Frame:Cream Plastic
- 3 Way Switch:Switchcraft
- Switch Tip:Switchcraft Ivory
- Capacitors:Sprague Orange Drop
- Potentiometers:CTS 500K Audio Taper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D'addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Action Height:3/32" and 2/32"
- Case:Hardshell Case
Jamie Harrison is a native to the Chicago area, an internationally touring session player, clinician, and singer songwriter who has worked with the likes of Nathan East (Billboard #1 Jazz Artist and top tier sideman), George Ducas (Billboard Top 10 Charting Country Artist and Megahit Songwriter), and several internationally touring artist. On stage and in the studio Jamie strives for the top level of quality and delivers every time.
Website: www.jamiemharrison.com
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:25.4"
- Body Dimensions:16" x 4 1/4"
- Bracings:Hand Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Sitka Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Rosewood
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2 5/32" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top, Back, and Fingerboard
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots & Fortissimo at 7th and 12th Frets
- Side Dots:Black
- Bridge Pins:Black Plastic
- Body Top Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Neck Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Tortoise Shell DT Guard
- Tuners:Ping RM 1171-CVR 3+3
- Electronics:LR Baggs Element EAS VTC
- Strings:D'Addario .012-.053 #EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Style:16" Thinline
- Body Dimensions:16" x 1 3/4"
- Body Top:Maple Laminate
- Body Back/Sides:Maple Laminate
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Body and Neck
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Black Plastic with Ivoroid Binding
- Tailpiece:Gotoh stop tailpiece
- Bridge:Tuneomatic
- Tuners:Pingwell RM1239-N
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Kent Armstrong HPAN-1N
- Bridge Pickup:Kent Armstrong HPAN-1B
- Pickup Height:3/32" bass side, 3/32" treble side
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- 3 Way Switch:Switchcraft
- Switch Tip:Amber Switchcraft
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500K AudioTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Case:Hardshell Case
Jay Dee Daugherty is an American Musician and songwriter most known for his work with Patti Smith. As a member of the Patti Smith Group, he has been nominated twice to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He has performed and worked with Tom Verlaine, Willie Nelson, CBGB's House Band,The Revelons, The Roaches, The Beat, Richard Barone, Holly Beth Vincent, Richard Loyd, Indigo Girls, and The Church.
What They Play
New Finish - Antique Red Varnish | Available Summer 2021
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" and Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Style:16" Thinline
- Body Dimensions:16" x 1 3/4"
- Body Top:Deluxe Maple Laminate
- Body Back/Sides:Deluxe Maple Laminate
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Neck, Body,
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Split Blocks
- Finish:Antique Varnish
- Hardware Color:Aged Nickel
- Pickguard:Black Plastic with Ivoroid Binding (/v-RD only)
- Tailpiece:US Bigsby B7
- Bridge:Gotoh Relic Series GE104B
- Tuners:Gotoh Relic Series SD90
- Knobs:Black Top Hats
- Neck Pickup:Lollar Dog Ear P-90
- Bridge Pickup:Lollar Dog Ear P-90
- Pickup Height:3/32" bass side, 3/32" treble side
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- 3 Way Switch:Switchcraft
- Switch Tip:Black Switchcraft
- Capacitors:0.022μF
- Potentiometers:250k Audio Linear
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .011 - .049
- Action Height:3/32" bass side 12th fret, 2/32" treble side 12th fret
- Case:Hardshell Case
JB Meijers is a Dutch multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, singer, and studio engineer. He is currently a member of the Dutch-American band The Common Linnets. A new solo album is planned for 2018. He has worked with a wide range of artists, including: Solomon Burke, Beastie Boys, Spiritualized, Kula Shaker, Normaal, Fré Spigt, Eboman, Money Mark, Supersub, Zakk Wylde, JW Roy, Trocker Kecks, Acda and the Munnik, Ellen ten Damme, Josh Homme, Zita Swoon, Mercury Rev, and Peter Maffay.
For more information about JB, visit: https://jbmeijers.com/
What They Play
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:Flat
- Neck Profile:Flat D
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- Scale Length:670mm
- Bracings:Ladder
- Body Top:Sitka Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Rosewood Laminate
- Bridge/Saddle:Traditional Rosewood Mustache 2 5/32"
- Rosette:Laminated Wood
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top
- Binding Material:Rosewood
- Tailpiece:Traditional Gypsy Style
- Logo:Painted Logo
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:White
- Body Top Finish:Open Pore
- Back/Sides Finish:Open Pore
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Tuners:Gotoh SE780
- Strings:D'adarrio EJ83M .011-.047
- Action Height:12th fret 2.75mm on the bass side and 1.75mm on the treble side
- Case:Padded Gig Bag
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 11/16"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:24.75
- Body Dimensions:16" X 4-1/2"
- Bracings:Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Mahogany
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2-5/32" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony
- Body Finish:Antique Varnish
- Neck Finish:Antique Varnish
- Hardware Color:Antique Nickel
- Pickguard:Firestripe
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+3
- Strings:D'Addario .012 -.053 EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:24.9"
- Body Dimensions:15" X 4-1/4"
- Bracings:Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Rosewood
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2-5/32" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Herringbone
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Abalone Snowflakes
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Back/Sides Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Tortoise Shell DT Guard
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+3
- Strings:D'Addario .012 -.053 EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 11/16"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Dimensions:14-3/4" x 4"
- Bracings:Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Rosewood
- Bridge/Saddle:Rosewood/Bone, 2-5/32" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Herringbone
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Back/Sides Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Firestripe Guard
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+3
- Strings:D'Addario .012 -.053 EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/32"
- Fretwire:23 Jescar FW37053
- Scale Length:13 7/8"
- Body Style:F-Style w/ Oval Hole
- Body Dimensions:26 11/16" x 10" x 1 7/8"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Rosette:Diamond Pattern
- Side Dot Color:Black
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Neck/Headstock Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Chrome
- Tailpiece:Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece
- Bridge:Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge
- String Spacing:1 5/8"
- Nut Height:.018"
- Pickups:Optional K&K Duotone
- Tuners:Pingwell RM-1583NE-26A
- Strap Peg:Ebony
- Strings:D'Addario J74
- Action Height:0.060"/0.050"
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut:Bone 1 11/32"
- Fretwire:23 Jescar FW37053
- Scale Length:16"
- Body Style:F-Style w/ F-Holes
- Body Dimensions:29" x 11 1/2" x 2 1/8"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Highly Flamed Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top, Back, Fingerboard, Headstock
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Abalone Headstock w/ Flower Pot
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:Black
- Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Tailpiece:Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece
- Bridge:Ebony
- Nut Height:0.018"
- Pickup:Optional K&K Mandolin Twin ($200)
- Tuners:Gotoh MF40R-MP-NI
- Strap Peg:Ebony
- Strings:D'adarrio J76
- Action Height:0.060"/0.050"
- Case:Vinyl Case
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut:1 3/4"
- Fretwire:22 Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:Archtop Jazz w/ F-Holes
- Body Dimensions:40 31/32" x 16" x 3 1/4"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Highly Flamed Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top, Back, Fingerboard, Headstock
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Abalone Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:Black
- Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Tailpiece:Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece
- Bridge:Ebony
- Nut Height:0.018"
- Pickup:Optional K&K Duo Tone
- Tuners:Gotoh MF40R-MP-NI
- Strap Peg:Ebony
- Strings:D'adarrio J78
- Action Height:3/32" - 2/32"
- Case:Hard Case
New Finish - Goldburst | Available Summer 2021
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut Material:Bone
- Nut Width:1-3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22-Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Dimensions:16" X 1-3/4"
- Body Top:Maple Laminate
- Body Back/Sides:Maple Laminate
- F-Holes:Yes
- F-Hole Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Cutaway:Yes, Double
- Head Cap Veneer Material:Ebony
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Headstock Style:AR
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo Material:Pearl
- Inlay:Split Block Paralellogram
- Inlay Material:Pearl
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Chrome
- Pickguard:Yes
- Pickguard Material:5-ply Plastic
- Pickguard Binding:None
- Tailpiece:Bigsby with 2 3/32 string spacing
- Bridge:Tunomatic Style
- Tuners:Ping Vintage Style
- Neck Pickup:Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Neck
- Bridge Pickup:Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Bridge
- Controls:2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way Switch
- Truss Rod Cover:Ebony
- Strings:D'Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Tuning:E A D G B e
- Case:Hardshell Case
Born in an artistic home in France, Jean began studying piano at five
and from a young age, was drawn to improvisation and composition. At
fourteen years old he picked up the guitar and became passionate about
it. Two years later, he started his formal jazz studies, studying the
guitar with Serge Merlaud, then Michel Perez and more recently, one of
the most respected guitarists in the international jazz scene, Peter
Bernstein.
Based in Paris for most of his life, he had the joy to share the stage
with many amazing musicians such as Fiona Monbet, Ibrahim Maalouf,
Armel Dupas, Karl Jannuska, and Plumes Ensemble. He played in jazz
festivals and prestigious venues such as Jazz at Saint Germain des
près, Charlie Jazz Festival, Jazz at Vannes, Pleyel, the Olympia and
the Stade de France.
At the end of 2014 Jean moved to Princeton, NJ with his wife. Inspired
by the culture shock and the surroundings of nature, he started to
compose for his first album. His debut album “The Beauty Of
Differences” featuring world-class drummer Rudy Royston and 8 time
Grammy nominated vocal artist Tierney Sutton will be released in 2018.
What They Play
- Neck Material:3 Piece Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12 Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:20 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:Venetian
- Body Dimensions:16 3/16” x 2 9/16
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Laminated Flamed Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top 5 ply, Back 3 ply, Neck 1 ply, F holes 1 ply
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Ebony
- Tailpiece:Ebony on Brass
- Bridge:Adjustable Ebony Bridge
- Tuners:Pingwell RM-1271 GVR 3+3
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Seymour Duncan Seth Lover
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- Capacitors:.047μF
- Potentiometers:500k Linear Taper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
- Case:Hardshell Case
Jeff "Horti" Hortillosa moved to Austin in 2010, where he met bluegrass wonder boys, Whiskey Shivers. In addition to their active band life, he plays in various solo projects, records for studio sessions, and produces.
Website: www.whiskeyshivers.com
Facebook: @whiskeyshivers
Twitter: @whiskeyshivers
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1-3/4"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:25.4"
- Body Dimensions:16" X 4-23/32"
- Bracings:Hand-carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Rosewood
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2-5/32" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Herringbone
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Abalone Snowflakes
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony with Abalone Inlay
- Body Top Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Back/Sides Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard Material:Tortoise Shell DT Guard
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+3
- Strings:D'Addario EXP16 .012 - .053
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm Allen
Since 2007, Jeff Schroeder has been both a touring and recording member of the critically acclaimed band, the Smashing Pumpkins. Growing up in Los Angeles, Jeff played in numerous bands, most notably, the Lassie Foundation. As a member of the Lassie Foundation, Jeff recorded three albums and two EPs, which combined the sonic adventures of the British shoegaze movement with the vocal harmonies of the Beach Boys. Between 2001 and 2007, he left the music industry to pursue a PhD in Comparative Literature at the University of California, Los Angeles. While in graduate school, Jeff made one last album with the Lassie Foundation, Face Your Fun (2004). In the fall of 2006, Jeff was introduced to Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlin while they were in Los Angeles recording with the Smashing Pumpkins. By the spring of 2007, he was officially on board as a member of the newly reformed band and toured the world in support of Zeitgeist (2007). In the summer of 2007, the band played a series of historic concerts at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, California. These shows were captured in the concert DVD, If All Goes Wrong (2008). Beginning with the last two tracks recorded for the Teargarden by Kaleidyscope project and continuing with Oceania (2012), Monuments for an Elegy (2014), and Shiny and Oh So Bright (2018), Jeff began his tenure as part of the recording side of the Smashing Pumpkins.
What They Play
New Finish - Goldburst | Available Summer 2021
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut Material:Bone
- Nut Width:1-3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22-Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Dimensions:16" X 1-3/4"
- Body Top:Maple Laminate
- Body Back/Sides:Maple Laminate
- F-Holes:Yes
- F-Hole Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Cutaway:Double
- Head Cap Veneer Material:Ebony
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Headstock Style:AR
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo Material:Pearl
- Inlay:Split Block Parallelogram
- Inlay Material:Pearl
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Chrome
- Pickguard:Yes
- Pickguard Material:5-ply Plastic
- Pickguard Binding:Ivoroid
- Tailpiece:Gotoh stop tailpiece
- Bridge:Tunomatic Style
- Tuners:Ping Vintage Style
- Neck Pickup:Seymour Duncan Jazz
- Bridge Pickup:Seymour Duncan 59
- Controls:2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way Switch
- Truss Rod Cover:Ebony
- Strings:D'Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Tuning:E A D G B e
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Neck Material:3 Piece Maple
- Fingerboard:Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:20 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:24 3/4"
- Body Style:Florentine
- Body Dimensions:16" x 3 9/32"
- Body Top:Laminated Maple
- Body Back/Sides:Laminated Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top 5 ply, Back 3 ply, Neck 1 ply, F holes 1 ply
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Split Block
- Finish:Antique Varnish
- Hardware Color:Aged Nickel
- Pickguard:3 Ply Plastic
- Tailpiece:Chrome Plated Trapeze Style
- Bridge:Adjustable Rosewood Bridge
- Tuners:Gotoh Relic Series SD90
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Seymour Duncan Seth Lover
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500k Linear Taper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
- Case:Hardshell Case
Jennie is a Canadian-born, NYC-based guitarist, bassist and songwriter. Her succession of uniquely melancholic dream-pop EPs have been earning the praise of high-profile admirers such as Courtney Love, Dave Navarro, Snow Patrol, Alan McGee and The Libertines. Jennie fronts and plays guitar in her own band, and also plays bass with Courtney Love and New Zealand born, NYC-based artist Tamaryn.
Website: www.jennievee.com
Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6FM_P2wZNE
What They Play
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Style:16" Thinline
- Body Dimensions:16" x 1 3/4"
- Body Top:Maple Laminate
- Body Back/Sides:Maple Laminate
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Body and Neck
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Black Plastic with Ivoroid Binding
- Tailpiece:Gotoh stop tailpiece
- Bridge:Tuneomatic
- Tuners:Pingwell RM1239-N
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Kent Armstrong HPAN-1N
- Bridge Pickup:Kent Armstrong HPAN-1B
- Pickup Height:3/32" bass side, 3/32" treble side
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- 3 Way Switch:Switchcraft
- Switch Tip:Amber Switchcraft
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500K AudioTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Case:Hardshell Case
Jesse Johnson is best known as The Time’s original guitarist, and more recently, as the guitarist of D’Angelo’s band, The Vanguard. Jesse contributed to The Time’s hit singles, "The Bird" and "Jungle Love,” which were helped by the popularity of the Purple Rain film. He has gone on to release several solo albums.
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:Otto D'Ambrosio Signature Design
- Body Dimensions:14" x 2"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Mahogany
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top and Back
- Binding Material:Maple
- Logo:Maple Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Thumbnails
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Gold
- Tailpiece:Ebony ER Style
- Bridge:Ebony
- String Spacing:2 3/32"
- Tuners:Gotoh SG301-20GG
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Kent Armstrong HPAG-1G
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500K AudioTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st String Height:.022"
- 12th String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:Venetian
- Body Dimensions:17" x 3 1/8
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Handcarved Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top, Back Fingerboard, F-Holes, Headstock
- Binding Material:7 ply Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Gold
- Pickguard:Ebony w/ Ivoroid Binding
- Tailpiece:Ebony on Brass
- Bridge:Adjustable Ebony Bridge
- Tuners:Gotoh Gold with Ebony SG360-EN01GG
- Neck Pickup:Lollar Custom Wound Imperial Humbucker
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:CTS 500k Linear Taper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
- Case:Hardshell Case
Jimmy Chamberlin is a Grammy Award winning drummer, multi-instrumentalist, writer, producer, and educator. He is a founding member of the Smashing Pumpkins and the band’s highly acclaimed drummer for over 30 years. To date, The Smashing Pumpkins have sold over 30 Million Records and remain one of the most in-demand live acts in the world.
Chamberlin also performs with his own band, The Jimmy Chamberlin Complex as well as with the great sax player, Frank Catalano.
He is also active in the Chicago Tech space where he formerly was CEO of LiveOne Inc. and currently runs his consultancy, Blue J Strategies.
In 2008, Gigwise named Chamberlin the fifth best drummer of all time. In 2016, Rolling Stone ranked Jimmy Chamberlin #53 on their list of "100 Greatest Drummers Of All Time.”
What They Play
New Finish
- Neck Material:One Piece Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut:Bone 1 11/16
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12 Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:24 3/4"
- Body Dimensions:13" x 1 7/8"
- Body Top:Solid Flame Maple
- Body Back/Sides:1 Piece Mahogany
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Body and Neck
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Crowns
- Backplates:Black Plastic
- Top Coat Finish:Antique Varnish
- Hardware Color:Aged Nickel
- Tailpiece:Gotoh Relic Series GE101A-NI
- Bridge:Gotoh Relic Series GE-104B-NI
- Tuners:Gotoh Relic SD90
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Strap Peg:Gotoh Relic Series EP-A1
- Neck Pickup:Lollar Custom Aged/Wound Imperial Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup:Lollar Custom Aged/Wound Imperial Humbucker
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Pickup Frame:Cream Plastic
- 3 Way Switch:Switchcraft
- Switch Tip:Switchcraft Ivory
- Capacitors:Sprague Orange Drop
- Potentiometers:CTS 500K Audio Taper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D'addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Action Height:3/32" and 2/32"
- Case:Hardshell Case
Jon Carin is a multi-instrumentalist (keyboards, guitar, lap steel, bass, drums & programming), singer, writer & producer.
He has been part of the Pink Floyd family for 34 years, recording and performing with them, and also with Roger Waters & David Gilmour as solo artists, and together for the Live 8 concert in 2005.
He will celebrate his 20th anniversary with Roger on this tour, and has performed on all of Roger’s groundbreaking tours since 1998.
Numerous charity performances, In The Flesh, The Dark Side of The Moon, The Wall, Desert Trip & now, the Us & Them tour.
He co-wrote the Pink Floyd hit Learning To Fly.
He also has a long history working with The Who, Pete Townshend (he produced & toured with Pete), Eddie Vedder, Bryan Ferry, Psychedelic Furs, Martha Wainwright, Soul Asylum and many others.
He produced and co-wrote Richard Butler's critically acclaimed solo album Richard Butler.
He also recently completed 22 shows in London with Kate Bush, her first concerts since 1979 titled Before The Dawn, now available as an audio release.
PC: Kate Izor
What They Play
New Finish - Antique Red Varnish | Available Summer 2021
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" and Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Style:16" Thinline
- Body Dimensions:16" x 1 3/4"
- Body Top:Deluxe Maple Laminate
- Body Back/Sides:Deluxe Maple Laminate
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Neck, Body,
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Split Blocks
- Finish:Antique Varnish
- Hardware Color:Aged Nickel
- Pickguard:Black Plastic with Ivoroid Binding (/v-RD only)
- Tailpiece:US Bigsby B7
- Bridge:Gotoh Relic Series GE104B
- Tuners:Gotoh Relic Series SD90
- Knobs:Black Top Hats
- Neck Pickup:Lollar Dog Ear P-90
- Bridge Pickup:Lollar Dog Ear P-90
- Pickup Height:3/32" bass side, 3/32" treble side
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- 3 Way Switch:Switchcraft
- Switch Tip:Black Switchcraft
- Capacitors:0.022μF
- Potentiometers:250k Audio Linear
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .011 - .049
- Action Height:3/32" bass side 12th fret, 2/32" treble side 12th fret
- Case:Hardshell Case
In addition to working with Steely Dan since 1999, Jon Herington has released five solo recordings including his 2016 work, Adult Entertainment. Jon has also released a book of 18 songs arranged for unaccompanied guitar titled Arrangements for Guitar.
Jon took some time to elaborate on what drew him to Eastman:
"The first time I played an Eastman guitar was when I was subbing for Scott Kuney in the Broadway pit of Spamalot. He didn't want to leave his valuable L5 in the pit, and had bought an Eastman archtop to replace it there. I played it when it was brand-new, and right away it felt better and sounded better than the L5 to my ears. But the astonishing thing was that when I went back a couple of months later and played that same guitar, the difference in tone was incredible. In that short amount of time, with all the music happening in that space with eight shows a week, it had blossomed in an unbelievable way, and sounded huge. I was very impressed, obviously, and never forgot it. Years later, when I happened to be in touch with Eastman, I jumped at the chance to check out some of their instruments."
Website: http://www.jonherington.com/
Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcjzGP17F5k
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 11/16"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Dimensions:14-3/4" x 4"
- Bracings:Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Mahogany
- Bridge/Saddle:Rosewood/Bone, 2-5/32" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Back/Sides Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Firestripe Shell
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+4
- Strings:D'Addario .012 -.053 EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut:Bone 1-3/32"
- Fretwire:23 Jescar FW37053
- Scale Length:13 7/8"
- Body Style:A-Style w/ Oval Hole
- Body Dimensions:26 11/16" x 10" x 1 7/8"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top, Back, Fingerboard, and Headstock
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:Black
- Body Finish:Nitrocellulose Gloss Finish
- Neck/Headstock Finish:Nitrocellulose Gloss Finish
- Hardware Color:Chrome
- Tailpiece:Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece
- Bridge:Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge
- String Spacing:1 5/8"
- Nut Height:0.018"
- Pickups:K&K Duotone
- Tuners:Pingwell RM-1583N-26A
- Strap Peg:Ebony
- Strings:D'Addario J74
- Action Height:0.060"/0.050"
- Case:Hard Shell Case
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:14" Thinline
- Body Dimensions:14" x 1 3/4"
- Body Top:Solid Maple
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Mahogany
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Body, Neck, Headstock
- Binding Material:Flamed Maple
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Tailpiece:Gotoh
- Bridge:Gotoh Tunomatic
- Tuners:Gotoh SD90
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard Custom Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup:Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard Custom Humbucker
- Pickup Height:3/32" bass side, 3/32" treble side
- 3 Way Switch:Switchcraft
- Switch Tip:Amber Switchcraft
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500K AudioTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Case:Hardshell Case
Jon Rauhouse has been a multi-instrumentalist since 1979. He has been on tour or recording with Neko Case since 1999 and tours with other artists such as: Iron and Wine, Ben Bridwell (Band of Horses), Jakob Dylan (The Wallflowers), The Boxmasters (featuring Billy Bob Thornton), Sally Timms (The Mekons), Calexico, Jon Doe, Eric Bachman, Jon Langford, Billy Bragg, Giant Sand, Grievous Angels, and others. Jon has recently recorded with such luminaries as Neko Case, Dr. Dog, The Boxmasters, K.T. Tunstall, Old 97’s, and Howe Gelb, to name a few. He has released six of his own records, including: Steel Guitar Air Show, Steel Guitar Rodeo, Steel Guitar Heart Attack, Hawaiian Guitar Expedition, Songs From the Stratton Sessions, and the Jon Rauhouse Orchestra. He has added his talents to over 70 national releases, and had the opportunity to play with Les Paul before he passed away. Jon is known for his pedal steel guitar, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and Hawaiian guitar playing, and has received recognition with two Grammy nominations for his work with Neko Case.
PC: John Haas
What They Play
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut:Bone 1-3/32"
- Fretwire:23 Jescar FW37053
- Scale Length:13 7/8"
- Body Style:A-Style w/ Oval Hole
- Body Dimensions:26 11/16" x 10" x 1 7/8"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top, Back, Fingerboard, and Headstock
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:Black
- Body Finish:Nitrocellulose Gloss Finish
- Neck/Headstock Finish:Nitrocellulose Gloss Finish
- Hardware Color:Chrome
- Tailpiece:Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece
- Bridge:Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge
- String Spacing:1 5/8"
- Nut Height:0.018"
- Pickups:K&K Duotone
- Tuners:Pingwell RM-1583N-26A
- Strap Peg:Ebony
- Strings:D'Addario J74
- Action Height:0.060"/0.050"
- Case:Hard Shell Case
Guitarist, Jon Skibic, is a member of The Afghan Whigs. An alumnus of Berklee College of Music, Jon was a member of the Boston power pop group the Gigolo Aunts and has toured with such diverse acts as The Blue Man Group, The Twilight Singers, The Watson Twins, Juliana Hatfield, Fountains of Wayne, and the musical, Rock of Ages. His performance skills have taken him on-screen with Jimmy Kimmel Live, Later with Jools Holland, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, the CBS Morning Show, and America’s Got Talent.
PC: John Curley
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 11/16"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:24.9"
- Body Dimensions:14-3/8" x 4"
- Bracings:Hand-carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Sapele
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2-5/32" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top and Back
- Binding Material:Tortoise
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony
- Body Top Finish:Open Pore
- Back/Sides Finish:Open Pore
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Tortoise Shell G-Guard
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+3
- Electronics:Fishman Sonitone
- Strings:D'Addario .012-.053 #EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Padded Eastman Gig Bag
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
- Color Options:Traditional
John is a veteran musician who began his career in the late ‘60s. After serving as lead guitarist and vocalist for Texas country rock pioneers, Colours, John became a member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. In 1976, they became the first American band in history to perform in the Soviet Union. John became the first American to lecture at the Moscow Conservatory of Music on the history of western blues and rock music.
John has performed on The Tonight Show, Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, The Midnight Special, Austin City Limits and the Grand Ole Opry. He has performed in some of the great concert venues, as well, including Wolftrap, Carnegie Hall and Red Rocks.
John is currently playing and touring with John McEuen in his Circle Band.
What They Play
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:25.4
- Body Dimensions:16" X 4-23/32"
- Bracings:Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Mahogany
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2-5/32" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Tortoise Shell
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony
- Body Top Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Back/Sides Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Tortoise Shell DT Guard
- Tuners:Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+3
- Strings:D'Addario .012 -.053 EXP16
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/32"
- Fretwire:23 Jescar FW37053
- Scale Length:13 7/8"
- Body Style:F-Style w/ F-Holes
- Body Dimensions:26 11/16" x 10" x 1 7/8"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Maple Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:Black
- Body Finish:Matte Nitrocellulose
- Neck/Headstock Finish:Matte Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Chrome
- Tailpiece:Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece
- Bridge:Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge
- String Spacing:1 5/8"
- Nut Height:.018"
- Pickups:Optional K&K Duotone
- Tuners:Proline J-105
- Strap Peg:Ebony
- Strings:D'Addario J74
- Action Height:0.060"/0.050"
- Case:Padded Gig Bag
John Leonard is a British multi-instrumentalist. Having toured with various bands over a 30 year period he is now finding success touring the world with UK based folk/punk band and festival favourites Ferocious Dog.
After struggling to find the perfect mandolin for recording and live work, he was pointed towards the Eastman MD-615 by Eagle Music in the U.K. Having used this for over a year now he's found it to be ‘a true mandolin sound even with a full loud live band, which holds up to the rigours of touring the world’. He has since added to his live arsenal an electro MDO305 Mandola. Matching Eastman E6D guitars next!!
What They Play
New Finish - Gold Burst | Available Summer 2021
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/32"
- Fretwire:23 Jescar FW37053
- Scale Length:13 7/8"
- Body Style:F-Style w/ F-Holes
- Body Dimensions:26 11/16" x 10" x 1 7/8"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top, Back, Fingerboard, and Headstock
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Blocks
- Side Dot Color:Black
- Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Neck/Headstock Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Chrome
- Tailpiece:Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece
- Bridge:Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge
- String Spacing:1 5/8"
- Nut Height:.018"
- Pickups:K&K Duotone
- Tuners:Pingwell RM-1583NE-26A
- Strap Peg:Ebony
- Strings:D'Addario J74
- Action Height:0.060"/0.050"
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut:1 3/8"
- Fretwire:23 Jescar FW37053
- Scale Length:21"
- Body Style:A-style w/ S-Holes
- Body Dimensions:12" x 15 5/8" x 1 27/32"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Maple Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:Black
- Finish:Matte Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Tailpiece:Stamped Chrome Brass
- Bridge:Ebony
- Nut Height:0.018"
- Pickup:Optional K&K Mandolin Twin ($200)
- Tuners:Quality Geared Tuners
- Strap Peg:Ebony
- Strings:D'Addario J80
- Action Height:0.060"/0.050"
- Case:Padded Gig Bag
John Pisano has been formally recognized as one of the nation’s finest guitarists. He has an extremely diverse background, having emerged on the jazz scene in the mid-50′s, first recording in 1958 and 1959 with the legendary Billy Bean and a two-year stint with drummer Chico Hamilton (which at one time featured the innovative reedist Eric Dolphy). Even if his name doesn’t immediately ring a bell, odds are that you’ve heard his guitar work. Although John has occasionally stepped forward to lead his own group, for years his “comfort zone” was the background and John became an active member of the Los Angeles studio scene, adding his special touch to groups let by Buddy DeFranco, Red Norvo, Bud Shank and Benny Goodman. Additionally, John has accompanied in concert or recording some of music’s biggest names, including Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett, Burt Bacharach, Frank Sinatra, Michael Franks, Clare Fischer, Julie London, Bobby Troup, Natalie Cole, Joe Pass Barbra Streisand and Diana Krall. John is a founding member of Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass and obtained some solid Brazilian experience working with Sergio Mendes.
In the last several years, however, Pisano has assumed the leader’s role, releasing a series of Pablo CD’s remarkable for their beauty and musical camaraderie. “Among Friends” was the first, featuring him in duet settings with six of the instrument’s most talented players: Lee Ritenour, Phil Upchurch, Ron Affif, Dori Caymmi, the late Ted Greene, and the late Joe Pass, with whom John had worked extensively for three decades and released more than a dozen albums together (Pass died on May 23, 1994). Pass was also heard on “Duets”, which focused on empathic guitar conversations recorded at a 1991 Pisano/Pass session.
His subsequent album, the Pablo release, “Conversation Pieces”, includes wonderfully varied material from 1994 and ’95 recordings with, once again, Lee Ritenour, Phil Upchurch, Ted Greene, and Dori Caymmi, as well as Joe Diorio and Gene Bertoncini. Eric Miller, who was Pass’s producer in the guitarist’s final years, has also produced all of Pisano’s dates for the label. Most recently, John was featured on Natalie Cole’s album, entitled “Ask A Women Who Knows” and Diana Krall’s platinum recording “The Look Of Love” and the Grammy winning “Live In Paris” available both as a CD and a DVD.
John hosts (and performs at)”John Pisano’s Guitar Night” held Tuesdays at the Sherman Oaks, California club Spazio. This weekly series, which will celebrate its 6th anniversary on September 23, 2003, features a wide range of guitarists and attracts the elite of the L.A. jazz scene. Additionally, John has worked several times at the popular Zinc Bar in lower Manhattan and will be performing this October (2003) at Birdland.
John joined ‘The Great Guitarists’ series with the likes of Gene Bertoncini, Philip Catherine, Herb Ellis and Mundell Lowe on tours of Germany and Italy where they performed to sell-out crowds.
John is the current spokesman and chief endorser for Eastman Guitars and has developed the “John Pisano” Signature Model for Eastman. For nearly 40 years, John Pisano’s playing has provided a model for improvisational creativity, technical excellence, and a seamless blend of jazz and latin elements.
Today, John and his lovely vocalist wife, Jeanne perform together regularly, and are known as “The Flying Pisanos”. Both together and individually, John continues to perform throughout the nation and around the world with today’s biggest musical luminaries.
Website: www.johnpisano.com
Performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lg6oxIfrfQ
What They Play
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:20 Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:16" Jazz Archtop
- Body Dimensions:16" x 2 3/4"
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Flamed Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top, Back, Fingerboard, and Headstock
- Binding Material:5 Ply Maple, Ebony
- Inlay:Pisano Signature
- Finish:Nitrocellulose
- Hardware Color:Gold
- Pickguard:Ebony
- Tailpiece:Rosewood/Ebony Pisano Style w/ Frog Inlay
- Bridge:Ebony
- String Spacing:2 3/32"
- Tuners:Schaller E-M6Ga
- Knobs:Pisano Signature Wood Knob
- Neck Pickup:Kent Armstrong Pisano
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- Capacitors:0.022μF
- Potentiometers:500K Liner Taper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
- Case:Hardshell Case
Wilson released his album Gentle Spirit on Bella Union on August 8, 2011 in the UK & Europe and on September 13, 2011 in the US. The album debuted at number 15 on the UK Indie Chart and was awarded the #4 spot on Mojo's 2011 Best Albums of the Year list.[1] Gentle Spirit features many special guests including Barry Goldberg, Chris Robinson, Gary Louris, Andy Cabic, Otto Hauser, Josh Grange, Gary Mallaber, Z Berg, Adam McDougall, Johnathan Rice, among others. Jonathan was named Uncut Magazine's 2011 "New Artist of the Year".[2]
In April 2012, Wilson released "Pity Trials and Tomorrow's Child", a limited edition vinyl EP on Bella Union for Record Store Day 2012. American Songwriter Magazine named it, "Five Things To Look For On Record Store Day".[3] One of the album's three tracks, a cover of George Harrison's "Isn't It A Pity", includes guest vocals by Graham Nash.
Wilson also completed a solo album titled Frankie Ray in 2007. The record was never officially released.
In August 2012, Jonathan was featured as a guest of Move Me Brightly, a tribute to Jerry Garcia in honor of his 70th birthday. The event was held at Bob Weir's TRI Studios in Marin County, California and featured other guests and musicians including Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Donna Jean Godchaux, Jeff Chimenti, and many others. In June 2012, Jonathan and his band were invited by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers to support them on their 2012 European tour, which included 2 sold out nights at Royal Albert Hall.
In the fall of 2011, Wilson was invited by Roy Harper as a special guest at Royal Festival Hall as part of Harper's sold out 70th birthday celebration. Wilson also toured with Wilco in the fall of 2011 for 15 shows across the UK & Europe. In July 2011 Wilson performed and collaborated with Jackson Browne and Dawes on a mini tour throughout Spain. Wilson performed at the 2011 benefit concert for Musicians United for Safe Energy at Shoreline Amphitheater joining Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, John Hall,The Doobie Brothers, Jason Mraz, Tom Morello, Kitaro, Sweet Honey In The Rock and others. Wilson was joined onstage by Jackson Browne and Graham Nash to perform his song "Gentle Spirit". Wilson also joined Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt and others for the concert's finale, "Teach Your Children".
In 2010 and 2011, Wilson collaborated with Erykah Badu in the studio on several songs, only one of which was officially released. Wilson also appeared as a special guest with Erykah Badu at her 2011 Coachella performance.
In October 2013, Wilson released his second album, Fanfare, on Downtown Records and Bella Union. The album debuted at #8 on the UK Indie Chart, #50 on the UK Overall Chart, #18 in the Norway Overall Chart and #49 in the Netherlands in its first week. Uncut Magazine and Rolling Stone Germany named Fanfare its Album of the Month the month of its release. The album features contributions from David Crosby, Graham Nash, Jackson Browne, Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Father John Misty, Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes) and Patrick Sansone (Wilco). The album also features Wilson's band, including Jason Borger, Omar Velasco, Richard Gowen and Dan Horne. British folk legend Roy Harper wrote the lyrics to the song "New Mexico".
Website: www.songsofjonathanwilson.com
What They Play
New Finish - Antique Red Varnish | Available Summer 2021
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" and Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Style:16" Thinline
- Body Dimensions:16" x 1 3/4"
- Body Top:Deluxe Maple Laminate
- Body Back/Sides:Deluxe Maple Laminate
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Neck, Body,
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Split Blocks
- Finish:Antique Varnish
- Hardware Color:Aged Nickel
- Pickguard:Black Plastic with Ivoroid Binding (/v-RD only)
- Tailpiece:US Bigsby B7
- Bridge:Gotoh Relic Series GE104B
- Tuners:Gotoh Relic Series SD90
- Knobs:Black Top Hats
- Neck Pickup:Lollar Dog Ear P-90
- Bridge Pickup:Lollar Dog Ear P-90
- Pickup Height:3/32" bass side, 3/32" treble side
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- 3 Way Switch:Switchcraft
- Switch Tip:Black Switchcraft
- Capacitors:0.022μF
- Potentiometers:250k Audio Linear
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .011 - .049
- Action Height:3/32" bass side 12th fret, 2/32" treble side 12th fret
- Case:Hardshell Case
"One of the most original and dignified talents to emerge in Australian Entertainment in a long time. She manages to be both imperial yet vulnerable." - Paul Sheehan, Sydney morning Herald.
With two successful albums, a national tour and of course nationwide exposure under her belt, Karen Lee Andrews (formerly 'Ms Murphy') is proud to debut her fresh new EP.
Capitalizing on her powerhouse voice and soulful sound, the new EP mines the rich blues and soul at the heart of her musical heritage.
"The sound is new, yet familiar", says Karen Lee Andrews, who has focused on reconnecting with her roots since stepping away from touring in 2015. Picking up her guitar in the Summer of 2016 was the catalyst for this fresh new sound.
This new genre-defining EP, 'Far from Paradise' is by turns direct, nuanced and open, to keep the listener fully engaged. The roots of the sound are gritty guitar, glowing valves, lush tremolo and deep reverb in a distinctively fluid expression. This unique sound carries the mood and tones of the EP expressed in rich, warm vocals.
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What They Play
New Finish - Goldburst | Available Summer 2021
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut Material:Bone
- Nut Width:1-3/4"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22-Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Dimensions:16" X 1-3/4"
- Body Top:Maple Laminate
- Body Back/Sides:Maple Laminate
- F-Holes:Yes
- F-Hole Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Cutaway:Double
- Head Cap Veneer Material:Ebony
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Headstock Style:AR
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo Material:Pearl