moving forward...

After four years, I have parted ways with Ampturco Cables. No drama, no nonsense, just a simple clear email to the owner about how I feel it's best for me to move forward with another cable brand. He said "Thank you for the support and being a friend." 

Now THAT'S class!

So I am now using Pig Hog Cables now, based out of California. I don't have an endorsement with them per se but am allowed to say that I "proudly use" them. And I hope others see the pictures and think "I need to try them too." That's what I did. Two bands that I am friends with use them as well as...Steve Vai?! WOW! I ordered the Armor Cable through Amazon just to test the waters and immediately was impressed. I wrote the rep Alex through his Instagram and he hooked me with artist pricing (which is kinda-sorta a deal but not a total endorsement, and that's okay!) I used these cables on two gigs recently and they are solid, well-built, and the best part? They don't get snarled or kinked up under my feet!! 

Also it was time to look at new pedalboards. The one I have was sold to me from my friend Bob (bassist in Rubber Duckie Riot) back in December 2019 (!) and while it served me well, it was another "move forward" moment. I came across a pedalboard by a company called Soyan (never heard of them) and they had an orange board with case and such for a stupid price. I snagged one on Amazon and once I received it, I went to work with putting the pedals on it. I had to do some Tetris but got it where I like. Again, this board is solid, can take a beating and it's ORANGE!!! 

Oh and Supernova played a show last night at Black River Barn. What a show!! Great crowd, packed to the brim, band sounded super tight. And one dude said I played Prince really well.

Good :)