Gear

Lakland 5501

Bass

Upgraded with Bartolini pickups and a Lakland LH3 preamp. A bright, punchy 5-string that plays smooth and fits any mix.

Fender P Bass

Bass

Classic Precision Bass tone with the reliability to match.

Fender Jazz Bass

Bass

My first bass—used for everything from jazz gigs to rock covers.

Knilling Bucharest 1308T

Bass

Go-to for jazz sessions and acoustic sets.

Markbass Little Mark 3

Amp

Lightweight, powerful head with a clean, punchy sound.

Phil Jones Double 4

Amp

Small practice amp with a clear, surprisingly big sound.

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Markbass 4x10

Cabinet

Big, punchy lows and clean mids for live shows.

Markbass New York 121

Cabinet

Compact cab that still brings the warmth and punch. I own two of these for a flexible live sound options.

Radial Tonebone

Pedal

DI and preamp for fast switching between upright and electric bass.

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Origin Effects BassRig Super Vintage

Pedal

SVT-style tones with tube-like feel and grit.

JHS Colour Box

Pedal

Flexible preamp that goes from clean to driven tones easily.

Cali76 Bass Compressor

Pedal

Smooth, studio-style compression with a touch of vintage vibe.

MXR Bass Compressor

Pedal

Clean, transparent compression that keeps your attack intact.

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HX Stomp

Pedal

Compact multi-effects processor with extensive routing options.

MXR Octave Deluxe

Pedal

Fat sub-octave sounds that thicken your tone.

Electro-Harmonix Pico Pog

Pedal

Polyphonic octave pedal—great for solos and layering.

Aguilar Twin Filter

Pedal

Dual filter pedal for funky sweeps and vintage textures.

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Damnation Audio MBD

Pedal

Bass distortion with depth and blend knob to maintain lowend

Korg Pitchblack Advanced

Pedal

Reliable tuner with true bypass and clear visibility.

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Pedaltrain Metro 20

Pedalboard

Compact pedalboard that keeps the essentials tight and tidy.

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Cioks DC7

Power Supply

Quiet, low-profile power supply that handles a full board with ease.

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Shure SM57

Microphone

Classic dynamic mic—works anywhere, sounds great.

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Electro-Voice RE20

Microphone

Versatile dynamic mic perfect for bass amps and vocals.

Audio-Technica AT2038

Microphone

Solid condenser mic for upright bass, vocals, and more.

Soyuz 013 FET

Microphone

High-quality FET microphone with a warm, vintage sound.

Audio-Technica AT4041

Microphone

Small-diaphragm condenser mic with a bright, detailed sound. Great for upright bass.