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Acoustic Guitars
Gibson Chet Atkins SST
Gibson Star, sunburst with a Fishman bridge pickup
Martin D-16 H (1993) LR Baggs M 1 pickup
Gibson Starburst, amber flame top with a Fishman bridge pickup
1953 Gibson J45, sunburst no pickup (Recording use only)
Electric Guitars
Fender Stratocaster hardtail, sunburst with a Seymour Duncan pickup at the bridge
Fender Telecaster 62 reissue, sunburst with a Seymour Duncan pickup at the bridge
Fender Telecaster (put together by me) burgundy - Japanese neck, Mexican body, Scary Guitar harness, vintage Fender pickup in the bridge position and a Seymour Duncan pickup at the bridge
Gibson, Chet Atkins Country Gentlemen, stock
Gibson Les Paul Jr. 1959, stock
Strings, acoustic and electric - D'Addario
Capos, cords and accessories - D'Addario
Amps - On the road with Hot Tuna, I used two 212 Carvin Belair's linked together. With The New Riders I use a 65 Fender Twin reissue along with a Carvin Belair. With The Englishtown Project I use a 50 watt Quilter head with a 1-12 Boogie Cabinet. I use a Fishman Loudbox Acoustic amp for the acoustic guitars.
When I play locally, I use one of a few amps for the electric guitars: 65 reissue Fender Deluxe Reverb, Mesa Boogie Subway Rocket, Carvin Nomad or the Quilter 50 watt head with the 1-12 Boogie Cabinet.
Mandolins - Flatiron or Epiphone, F style or the Kentucky, A style
Stomp boxes - MXR phase 90, Boss DD5 echo, Tube Screamer and a Empress Tremolo