RIG RUNDOWN

Fender Jazz Bass Ultra (USA, 4-string)

Primary bands: Tribute: A Celebration of The Allman Brothers Band; The Core: A H.O.R.D.E. Festival Revival; early years of The Bitteroots

A versatile, articulate workhorse capable of covering a wide dynamic range in nearly any mix.

Fender Precision Bass (4-string)

Primary band: Wolves, Lower: Performing the Songs of R.E.M.

A focused, song-first instrument with strong midrange presence that supports the music without distraction.

Music Man StingRay (4-string)

Primary band: The Core: A H.O.R.D.E. Festival Revival

Used when added punch and immediate attack are required, complementing the Jazz Bass with a more aggressive voice.

MTD AG5 Signature (5-string)

Primary bands: The Core: A H.O.R.D.E. Festival Revival; The Bitteroots (later era)

A modern extended-range instrument offering clarity, note separation, and controlled low-end response.

MTD 5- & 6-string basses (Bartolini pickups & electronics)

Primary band: The Bitteroots (final decade)

Played almost exclusively during the band’s final ten years through endorsement relationships with MTD Basses and Bartolini, providing expressive range, harmonic depth, and technical flexibility.

Aguilar AG700 (current)

Selected for clean headroom and consistency across venues, the AG700 provides a transparent foundation that preserves each instrument’s character and responds directly to touch.

Legacy amplification: Markbass, Ampeg, Hartke, Eden

Aguilar SL210

Used in modular configurations—from one to four cabinets depending on venue size and stage layout—so the rig scales while keeping consistent feel, even dispersion, and controlled low end without excessive stage volume.

Darkglass Anagram

Used for tone shaping, subtle saturation, compression, and delivering a consistent DI signal.

In-ear monitoring (IEM)

When available, IEMs help maintain reference tone, reduce stage volume, and protect hearing.