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
New Model
- Neck Material:Maple
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Nut:Bone 1.72"
- Nut Height:.022"
- Fretwire:Jescar FFW47104-P
- Scale Length:24.75"
- Body Dimensions:14.75" x 1.75"
- Body Top:Spruce Laminate
- Body Back/Sides:Mahogany Laminate
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top and Back
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:Pearl Half Circle
- Finish:Gloss Finish
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:None
- Tailpiece:Göldo TLT2N Tremolo
- Bridge:Göldo-3-point-vario-bridge HW2GN
- Tuners:Göldo MGDBL33N Back Locking Tuners
- Knobs:Gold Speed Knobs
- Strap Peg:Gotoh EP-A1
- Neck Pickup:Seymour Duncan Radiator Phat Cat P-90
- Bridge Pickup:Seymour Duncan Radiator Phat Cat P-90
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Pickup Frame:Creme Plastic
- 3 Way Switch:Göldo EL002
- Capacitors:Sky MC473 .047mf
- Potentiometers:CTS 500K AudioTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft L11
- Pickup Wiring:Gavitt Braided Wire
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .011 - .049
- 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 Freight String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104-P
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:14" Thinline
- Body Dimensions:14" x 1 3/4"
- Body Top:Deluxe Flamed Maple Laminate
- Body Back/Sides:Deluxe Flamed Maple Laminate
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Body, Neck
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Finish:Gloss Finish
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Black Plastic with Ivoroid Binding
- Tailpiece:Gotoh GE101A
- Bridge:Gotoh Tuneomatic GE103B-T-N
- Tuners:Pingwell RM1239-NV
- Knobs:Black Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Seymour Duncan Jazz
- Bridge Pickup:Seymour Duncan '59
- Pickup Height:3/32" bass side, 3/32" treble side
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- 3 Way Switch:Göldo EL002
- Capacitors:0.022μF
- Potentiometers:CTS 500K AudioTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft L11
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .010 - .046
- Case:Hardshell Case
- 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 Engelmann Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Rosewood with Center Strip
- Arm Contour:Rosewood
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2 5/32" Spacing
- Rosette:Abalone with Turquoise/Magenta Purfling
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top, Back, Fingerboard, and Headstock
- Binding Material:Flamed Maple with Turquoise/Magenta Purfling
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Small Vine
- Side Dot Color:Black
- Bridge Pins:Ebony w/Abalone Dots
- Body Top Finish:Gloss Finish
- Back/Side Finish:Gloss Finish
- Hardware Color:Gold
- Pickguard:Tortoise Shell
- Tuners:Gotoh SG301-20GG
- Electronics:LR Baggs Anthem
- Strings:D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze .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