I recently got turned on to this Dayton, OH-based band and am now a big fan. Erika Wennerstrom recently took time from the insanely busy touring schedule to tell us about her gear. The new record is called "The Mountain" and was released on the Fat Possum label.
Heartless Bastards recently appeared on Letterman
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Can you tell us about your touring instruments?
I use a Vox AC30 and a Fender Rever Deluxe. I use a Whirlwind AB switch with them. I use an old Korg Triton keyboard also
Do you use any specific instruments in the studio?
In the studio we used my Vox AC30, Fender Bassmen, and Fender Blues Jr. Mike also had just got an old Silvertone amp. i can't think of the name of it, but it's awesome, and I want one.
For guitars we used my Les Paul Custom Gold top reissue, Gibson ES125 hollow body, and Gison J45 reissue. We also used Mike's Kay Red Devil, Harmony Rocket, and an old Harmony Sovereign
What can you tell us about your -
Guitars:
On the road I bring my Gold Top, J45, the ES125, and I have another Les Paul Custom from 76 I use as a spare.
Strings:
Earnie Ball Slinky 10's
Tunings:
I just use standard
Picks:
Dunlop nylon 73's
Slides:
I use a nickel slide
Effects/Pedals:
I use a Big Muff, 2 Boss Loop Stations for guitar, and 1 for my piano, Boss delay pedal, and an Whirlwind AB switch.
Other favorites?:
I have fun with Mermory Man's, but I don't use them
Who has influenced your playing style most?
I honestly only know one cover. We do Done Got Old by Junior Kimbrough on the 1st album. I mainly play bar chords and I learn as I go along. I have a lot of guitarists I admire, but I think I have my own limited primitive style I developed on my own.
Do you have any superstitions?
I save all my fortune cookie fortunes.
Set your own life more simple get the business loans and all you need.
Posted by: STEPHENSCASANDRA | January 01, 2012 at 05:44 AM