The Gear Truck

Yes, David has had a severe case of GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) for the better part of his life. From this never-ending search for Bentley sound at Kia prices he’s come to the realization that you usually get what you pay for unless, you find a killer deal (or someone sells you a bag of bovine excrement, telling you it's rose food).  

Here is some of what he’s collected thru the years, and uses today. David will vouch for the products of every manufacturer listed on this page as being the best, or the best for the price. Please do not hesitate to ask him in person about any of their qualities.  

Early on David developed a fondness for JBL and Fender products that continues to this day.  But it was a 1976 Alembic Series I that captured his ears, hands, and heart so completely that he sold almost everything else (except the 1959 P-Bass and 2 D-140s which I still have) to aquire it. Often refered to as his first wife, he played it almost exclusively untill moving to 5 string with an Alembic Europa. 

Dave's current favorite is his purple 5 string Brubaker . You can see him with it on the Photo page playing at BB Kings and in concert with the Angel City Choral.  It was also used on a Sears commercial that aired nationally.

And is especially fond of his Ultra Light cabinets from Epifani.  The favorite combination is his new UL-410 on top of a UL-115.  On smaller gigs either one or his UL-210AP can be an excelent alternative.  The current Rack for larger gigs contains a Furman AR-1215 line and voltage regulator, a BBE BmaxT tube preamp and a QSC PLX2402 power amp.  It sounds as large as Thors Hammer but articulate and capable of delicate nuance.  Thanks to the PLXs switching technology it won't break your back when  it's time to load up. 

A Lakland 55-94 Deluxe is an important member of Davids bass quiver too. It's 'Fender on steroids' sound works so well in a multitude of situations.   

An original Euphonic Audio Iamp 500 (the early ones were made by Ashdown to EA specs) sometimes used in the original CVL 110 combo cabinet and sometimes as a head with one of the Epifani cabs is a favorite.  The tone controls are the perfect combination of versatility and ease of use.

For acoustic gigs, coffee houses, and portability a Gallien Kruger MB150S is his amp of choice.  David bought the first GMT 400B in New Mexico back in the early 70s and has used many GKs since.    

David has used EV mics since high school when his 1st Radio Shack mic was replaced with a 664 then a 676,   Variable D mics are still favorites with RE and PL 10s, 11s, 15s, 16s, and one RE 20 in use when the situation calls for it.  Currently the ND 767 and RE 410 & 510 are favorites for vocals and the ND 868 is a marvelous Kick Drum Mic. 

Shure mics have seen thier fair share of use also with an SM57 holding the record for the most years continual use for vocals.  The new Beta 58s are excelent and I still carry an SM58 for those times when standard compatability is paramount. 

When  I need to provide a PA a Mackie CFX12 handles the front end with any combination of Alesis, BGW, Crown, and JBL amplifiers powering vintage Mitchell PA cabinets with JBL speakers or custom systems (also with JBLs).  A new systen with JBL speakers and Crown amps (XTI 4000 mains and XTI 2000 monitors) is being built.   I cannot say enough about that Crown 300A.  It has been running strong and clean for more than 30 years now.  The BGW 250 has been running solid for 25.