the wobble you don’t buy

Some discoveries come from planning.The good ones come when you’re not looking. After returning from Switzerland — mountains, ice, silence, and that… read more the wobble you don’t buy

home, plugged straight in

2 January.No ceremony. No signal chains. No clever routing. Just Red out of her case and straight into the Pro Junior. After… read more home, plugged straight in

back from the alps

This first real session back wasn’t born from discipline or inspiration. It came after Switzerland. After Interlaken, Zermatt, Zürich.After standing on Matterhorn… read more back from the alps

i worship God

Today wasn’t supposed to be musical. It started like a practical checklist moment — preparing gear before my upcoming trip, putting guitars… read more i worship God

gear talk

My lineup looks…settled.Not stagnant — settled. Like a man who finally figured out which whiskey belongs on the shelf and which belonged… read more gear talk

unplugged with clarity

It’s late, and my wife has already turned in for the night. The amps are in the same room she’s sleeping in,… read more unplugged with clarity

the shifts

There are seasons in a musician’s life where the gear doesn’t just move — the mindset moves with it. Recently, I’ve transitioned… read more the shifts

two-string notes from the bronco lab

This morning’s half-hour session felt like a cheerful tangle of experiments, accidents, and oddly satisfying discoveries. I started with the Bronco and… read more two-string notes from the bronco lab

day 1 two-string bronco

A curious, clumsy, charming start This evening, the newly adopted 2025 Squier Sonic Bronco Bass got into action immediately after arriving with… read more day 1 two-string bronco

i could hear joni

Tonight, our home played host to my daughter’s church cell group. It’s been a while since I’ve had a living room full… read more i could hear joni