Gear I Use
This page includes gear I personally use for live performance, practice, recording, and music education. Some items are part of my regular stage setup, while others are used in my practice room or kept as backup gear. When an exact item is not available, I may link to similar options or used listings.
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Microphones & Vocal Gear
Shure SM58-LC Dynamic Vocal Microphone
Cardioid XLR Mic
The Shure SM58-LC has been my workhorse vocal microphone for over 30 years. I have used it through countless rehearsals, live shows, and stage setups because it is durable, familiar, and dependable. It gives me a consistent vocal sound and has earned its place as one of the most trusted pieces of gear in my live performance setup.
On-Stage GPA1003 Utility Stand
Core Stand for My Live Setup
The GPA1003 is the main stand in my solo performance setup. I use it with a boom mic stand, mixer platform, and guitar hanger to keep several pieces of gear organized around one stable base.
Its flat base also lets me position my pedalboard and monitor close to where I perform, helping keep the stage setup compact and easy to manage.
ON-STAGE MSA6000 MIXER PLATFORM
Mic-Stand Mounted Equipment Platform
I use the MSA6000 to keep my mixer within easy reach during solo performances. It mounts directly to a mic stand, giving me a stable place for the mixer without adding another stand to the stage.
It also helps keep cable runs shorter and the overall setup cleaner.
BASS GUITARS
Similar Short-Scale Bass Options
One of the bass guitars I use on stage is my Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Bass II Short-Scale. My exact model is not always available on Amazon. The links below point to similar options based on scale length, body style, pickup style, and general use case.
Gretsch Streamliner Jet Club Short-scale
My short-scale Gretsch is one of my main stage instruments. Its compact scale and familiar feel make it especially comfortable for long performances and a practical fit for my solo setup.
Availability changes, so these links may lead to the same model in different finishes or to comparable short-scale Gretsch models when the G2220 is unavailable.
Available options:
Havana Burst · Walnut Stain · Shell Pink
Gibson Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass
My Gibson Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass is one of my main stage instruments. It gives me a strong, direct, punchy bass tone that works well for live bass-driven arrangements. This exact model is not always available new, so the link below may point to used listings, product information, or similar short-scale bass options.
Strings & Tuning
Ernie Ball 6-String Short Scale Bass Slinky Strings
Nickel Wound - 20w - 90 Guage
These are the strings I use to tune one of my short-scale basses to ADGC. I buy the 6-string set and use the A, D, G, and C strings, leaving off the low B and high C#. The gauges feel balanced, the tone is clear, and they work well for the higher-register playing I use during my solo performances.
If you’re interested in experimenting with ADGC tuning, this is the string set I recommend because it’s the exact one I use.