"Big John" Bates: guitar / lead vox

GUITARS
2003 Gretsch Black Falcon (6136 - BK)
Re-wired, re-fret, Bigsby, TV Jones '59 pickups

1999 Gretsch White Falcon (6136)
Re-wired, re-fret, Bigsby

(Studio Instruments)
1959 Gretsch Country Club (6192 - Grestch Custom Shop)
Cadillac Green with original Bigsby built for special order

1963 National Folkstar Dobro
Shadow Jazz pickup custom-wired by Paul Iverson

1929 Slingerland Maybell Tenor Banjo


AMPLIFIERS
2004 Gibson 15 RV - 6/15 Watt
Loaded with vintage 25-watt Celestion

2005 Gibson 15GA - 15 Watt
Loaded with vintage 25-watt Celestion

(Studio Amp)
1968 Guild Thunderbird - 30 Watt
Stock model w/ 75 Watt Celestion

PEDALBOARD
Nick Nitro Fuzz
Buzzbomb Fuzz
Boss Pedal Tuner
Shure Guitar Wireless
ToneBone Switcher

Click here for a closer look at Big John's guitars

Caroline "sCare-oline" Helmeczi: bass / background vox

UPRIGHT 3/4 BASS
Strunel (Czech Republic) - 2000
Bridge adjusters and aftermarket tuners
Nylon Strings
Revolution Solo P/U
(check them out here)

AMPLIFIER
1999 Ampeg SVT Pro III Head
Ampeg 4x10 Cabinet

PEDALS
Boss Pedal Tuner