Gibson CS-356 with Bigsby

This is now my main electric guitar for live and studio work. Very versatile guitar with sounds from a full bodied jazz semi to a Les Paul-like rich overdriven lead sound. Used on albums Song for Sophia and Mystery of Weather.

Marshall Vintage Modern 2266C

A 50 watt all valve combo amp, I’m now using this with PD3 and various other live acts. Just about clean enough with a nice valve punch. Very touch sensitive, it seems to emphasise the playing dynamics.

Boss ME-70 multi effects

This has plenty of knobs so I can tweek sounds while performing. I currently only use the ‘stomp box’ mode – not the presets. With PD3 I use the OD1 overdrive and the Solo setting, plus the analogue delay OD1 used on Hold On.

Eventide Modfactor

For modulation effects such as chorus, phaser, Leslie etc. I used the phaser for Ultraviolet and the Leslie effect on Cool it Weird.

Yamaha NTX900FM ‘classical’ electro acoustic

Used live and in the studio, a slightly narrower neck than standard classical and a slight radius, it is primarily designed to be amplified. Used on Song for Sophia.

Amalio Burguet 3FC flamenco

A guitar which can be attacked! Very dynamic. Sweet when played quietly and fast percussive attack when played hard. Lots of soul! Used on album Elements.