Option 5 (effects pedals)
I use the destination rotation pedal, it's great, it has low noise and a realistic effect and I use it on every gig. If you can scrape the dough together this may be a worth while investment to add to your rig. All Option 5 pedals are made by hand, I can also say that when I met the inventor he's a cool guy that plays guitar and knows what you want in a pedal. (This pedal rocks!)
Ampeg
I exclusively use Ampeg amp's, my current model is the SR 212 RT (this standas for "Super Rocket, two twelve inch speakers, Reverb, Tremelo") This is a MONSTER AMP and delivers 10 times more than you expect. If you can find one buy it they are not easy to come by.
www.wrightguitar.com
Kurt Wright is a guitar repair genious and is the only person I will even let touch my guitars when it comes to making any major repairs. Kurt has worked on my Dobro's, Jazz Boxes and all of my other electrics "He's the Man!" Located in Lakewood, Ohio you can go see him for any repair job for guitar or bass.
www.rodemicrophones.com
I have used Rode Microphones for most of my recordings for vocal and instrument I use the the NTV model, If you have a copy of Red, White & Blues you can hear how transparent and clear this microphone is for recording. The secret is that this is a tube microphone and you can obtain a great sound while recoding with this mic.
www.tubeglow.com
I was playing at "Johnny C's" at a jam night sponsored by the Bentwood Rockers of Cleveland, when I had the recent opportunity to play from a Tubeglow Amp. Let me tell you it has a great clean sound and when driven hard it has a delightful tube crunch that can be controlled by rolling back off of your guitars volume control. I read about Tubeglow in "Guitar Digest" a few months back, I was very interested in the product and I would definetly say it is unique. I suggest you visit the site and find out how you can try or buy a Tubeglow for yourself. The first step to being your own musician is to have your own sound and not to be a knock off of someone else. This amp will help to shape that tone you have been looking for all of your life.
www.matthewskitzki.com
I recently met Matt in some of my graduate classes. He is an outstanding musician (pianist), incredible performer, and has a great sense of humor. Matt specializes is Jazz, Classical, Salsa, Rock, Reggae, Big Band, Dixieland, and Theater. I highly recommend him if you need a good pianist. Visit his website, give him a call, I'm sure he would be happy to help you out!
