For some unexplained reason.. we've noticed other Musician Sites have a page dedicated to a listing of all their equipment used in the daily aspects of pickin'.. Well, not to be outdone nor outgunned, and certainly not to brag nor boast... (which I'm sure is NOT the reason these other musical folks have a detailed listing .. and sometimes even pictures.. of their musical stuff), the following is an almost, but maybe not quite, as close as I can remember, list of some of our pickin' stuff..
Sound: YAMAHA "EMX-212S" Dual Amp Mixer, 8 Channels... lots of knobs, sliders, and lights!
2ea. YAMAHA "BR-12" Main Speakers... speakers in front.. plug-in holes in the back.. (2 of 'em!)
3ea. KUSTOM "KPC-10" Monitor Speakers.... covered in some kinda fuzzy stuff.
2ea. "AUDIO-TECHNICA" Microphones (NEW).. 2 or 3 Assorted other Mics..
Assorted Speaker Cables, Mic Cables, and extra wires to enable hooking all them up..
An "invaluable" 6 hole Extension Power Plug with adaptable 10ft. Cord.
About 16 dozen "twist-ties" to keep wires neatly wrapped... (hardly used.. too much hassle)
1ea. "professional" Microphone Carrying Bag..
A fairly good size Wal-Mart Plastic (could be rubber.. not sure) Box with lid, to carry wires & Stuff.
My Stuff:
S101 Telecaster Model Guitar.. (just bought recently.. still breakin' it in)
Dean "Tundra" Model Acoustic/Electric Guitar (bought brand-new with big trade..Sept. 2004)
Heavy Duty, Hardshell Case for Tundra.. (real bargain at Musician's Friend)
Dean Markley Amp 75watt... (I like it cause it's light..and powerful)
3 or 4 Hohner Harmonicas.. (at least one working as of now)
Neck Rack for previously mentioned Harmonicas to enable playing Harmonica while pickin' guitar. (I'm ambidextrous..what can I say)
Slightly Worn Music Stand.. (just to hold my "prompt list".. no actual music being read)
Sue's Stuff:
Yamaha PSR-203 Keyboard..
Heavy Duty Keyboard Stand (on sale at Wal-Mart)
Canvas (could be something else.. not sure) "Gig Bag" case for keyboard. ('nother deal from Musician's Friend)
"Shakin' Egg", Maraca, and Tambourine (used occasionally when the feelin's right)
[Totally Unbiased Endorsement]
There.. I think that about covers it..
Now... to sum it all up.. we don't put a lot of stock on how much nor how little we pay for equipment.. we put a lot of stock in how good it sounds and how it gets the job done! Even the most priceless Stradivarius Violin still squeaks and squawks till one gets experienced enough to play it! To paraphrase a commercial... Total Value of all above Equipment... "Not as Much as You'd Think".. having the dedication and commitment to be able to make it work properly.. Priceless!
