Gear

Tools, sounds, and notes from the archive

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Japanese-made Sidekick 15 Chorus. Distinct from the Sidekick 10 and the Squier 15.

Japanese-made Sidekick 10 practice amp. Small, sturdy, easy to live with.

Japanese-made Squier 15 practice amp. Small footprint, honest tone.

Mexican-made Fender 15B bass combo. Unfussy, useful, and easy to move.

Mexican-made Frontman 25R combo. Punches above its expected lane.

Small Frontman 15R combo. Practical, polite, and easier to record than its size suggests.

USA-made 5W tube combo. The kind of small tube amp that ages well.

USA-made 1x10 solid-state combo. A practical demo amp with surprising character.