These are tools that inspire me to create music that helps people connect and respond to Jesus.

AMPS

Dr. Z Z-80

The "legacy" amp of Dr. Z. The Z-80 is the Doc's prized circuit based on countless iterations of the AC80 of yesteryear. This amp carries some of the best "AC30" tones I've ever heard!

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Elliott Revenuer

The uber rare Elliott Revenuer is one of two amp offerings from the famed guitar builder, Andy Elliott. It’s a blend of a Tweed front end with a Marshall-esque power section making it quite unique!

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Bad Cat Tone Cat

This 2005 Bad Cat is a roaring lion! Two amps in one, this killer combo features a Black Cat AND a Hot Cat in one chassis. Think DC30 tones and full on cranked Marshall tones in one box. Phew!

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Vox AC306/TB

There’s nothing like an AC30 and this one stands out. Upgrades galore with Mercury Magnetics transformers and filtering to JMI specs. G12M Greenback and Fane F25 speakers.

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Fender Prosonic

Fender cleans…yet something totlly unique. This amp pairs eerily well with an AC30 but can absolutely stand alone.

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Matchless Clubman

Alright I confess…this isn’t my amp….but she’s still awesome! This may be the perfect blend between a Chieftain and a DC30. A bit “Marshally” but something unique altogether. Pairs great with the Prosonic and AC30.

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Benson Chimera

This amp is already a modern legend. No doubt Chris’ Chimera will live on in the annals of the greatest boutique amps of our time. Is it Fendery? Is it Voxy? Is it Marshally? Nope. It’s its own beast entirely and I love it!

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Lazy J J20

Could this possibly be the best tweed amp on the planet? Many many say it is.

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Audio Kitchen Big Chopper

Coldplay, Radiohead, The Killers, That Pedal Show…they all have the Big Chopper in common. Enough said.

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Bad Cat Era 30

Mark Sampson’s newest creation! The Era 30 is a decade’s long pursuit to improve the famed DC30 circuit. And truly, Mark has delivered.

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Fat Jimmy JAC15

I’m an “AC” junkie and am in hot pursuit of the best EL84 amp I can find. Fat Jimmy is another boutique amp company on the rise making some killer interpretations of classics. The JAC15 is loosely based on an AC15 but with many alterations. This amp should be arriving in March. Stay tuned!

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Komet Areo 33

Top notch clean chime mixed with the richest harmonic grit dreams are made of, the Aero 33 is one of the best amps I’ve ever had the joy of playing!

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CABS, SPEAKERS & MICS

The core of every guitar tone includes the pickups, amp, speaker, cab and mic. Finding the best speaker for the amp is key.

Cabs

Zilla Studio Pro 2X12 https://www.zillacabs.com/studio-pro

Bad Cat Era 2X12 Extension https://shop.badcatamps.com/collections/cabinets

Audio Kitchen Convertible 2X12 https://www.audiokitchen.co.uk/products/guitar-cabinet-2x12-1x-celestion-blue-1x-celestion-green/

Lazy J 1X12 Extension https://www.lazyjprojects.com/

Benson 2X12 Extension https://www.bensonamps.com/amps/2x12-cabinet

90’s VOX AC30/6TB 2X12 (I removed the amp and put it into a head shell and now use the combo as a cab)

1997 Fender Prosonic 2X10 (I removed the amp and put it into a head shell and now use the combo as a cab)

2005 Bad Cat Tone Cat 1X12 (I removed the amp and put it into a head shell and now use the combo as a cab)

Dr. Z 2X12 Combo Cab

Mojotone/Fender Tweed Twin 2X12 https://www.mojotone.com/Tweed-Style-2x12-Narrow-Panel-Speaker-Extension-Cabinet-with-Lacquered-Tweed-Finish

Speakers

90’s “6402” stamped 12” Celestion G12M Greenbacks 8 ohm (Some consider the “6402” to be the holy grail of Greenbacks)

Celestion 12” G12H(75) 30W Heritage Greenback 8 ohm (Somewhat hard to find in stock. The “55Hz” is easier to find than the “75Hz” but they’re not the same)

Celestion 12” Alnico Cream 90W 8 ohm https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9LLnrY

Celestion 12” Alnico Gold 50W 8 ohm https://sweetwater.sjv.io/kOO9Nx

Celestion 12” Alnico Blue 15W 8 ohm https://sweetwater.sjv.io/N9e2k7

Celestion 12” G12M-65 Creamback 8 ohm https://sweetwater.sjv.io/raaLBj

Celestion 10” Custom Vintage 8 ohm (stock speakers in Prosonic)

Fane 12” Ascension F25 8 ohm https://www.avatarspeakers.com/product-page/ascension-f25

Fane 12” Ascension F30 8 ohm https://www.avatarspeakers.com/product-page/ascension-f30

Benson 12” Custom Webber Ceramic 8 ohm (stock speaker in Chimera) https://www.bensonamps.com/speakers/customceramic

Fat Jimmy 12” C1265GB Ceramic 8 ohm https://vintagefenderamprepair.com/products/fat-jimmy-speakers-1

Fat Jimmy 12” A1265GB Alnico 8 ohm https://vintagefenderamprepair.com/products/fat-jimmy-speakers-1

Jupiter 12” 12-LA 50W 8 ohm https://jupiter-speakers.com/

Jupiter 12” 12-LC 50W 8 ohm https://jupiter-speakers.com/

WGS 12” ET65 65W 8 ohm https://wgsusa.com/products/

Amperian 12” V.S.O.P. 30W 8 ohm https://amperian.com/products/v-s-o-p

Bad Cat 12” Custom Ceramic Speaker 65W 8 ohm (2005)

Bad Cat 12” Custom Ceramic Speaker 65W 8 ohm (2025) https://shop.badcatamps.com/products/bad-cat-celestion-12-speaker

Scumback 12” M75-PVC 65W 8 ohm https://www.scumbackspeakers.com/print/m75-pvc.html

Scumback 12” SC75 “Scumnico” 30W 8 ohm https://www.scumbackspeakers.com/scumnico.html

Mics

Royer R-121 Ribbon https://sweetwater.sjv.io/YRyVaR

Audio Technica AT4081 Ribbon https://sweetwater.sjv.io/m5766a

Beyerdynamic M160 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Xm3JKy

Shure 545D (& U.S.A. Vintage) Dynamic https://sweetwater.sjv.io/3eQX4d

Shure SM57 Dynamic https://sweetwater.sjv.io/RG60rg

Earthworks SR25 Condenser https://sweetwater.sjv.io/raaLeB

Dachman Audio DA 87i Condenser https://www.dachmanaudio.com/pages/da-87i-vintage-condenser-microphone

GUITARS & PICKUPS

From priceless to budget-friendly, each of these guitars and pickups fill a special sonic role in the stable.

Duesenberg Fullerton CC

All Original 2022 Model
Black / Black Pickguard / Cream Binding
Pickups: Domino P90 (Neck) and Grand Vintage Humbucker (Bridge)

Nash T-52

2024 Model
Butterscotch | Light Relic
Pickups: Lambertones Blondies || Alt Set: Lollar Vintage T (Neck) & “Nash” Special T (Bridge)

Elliott 357 (Sonic Blue)

Elliott Gold Foil Pickups (Stock Pickups)
Vega-Trem Vibrato

MJT VTL Custom Thinline (Shoreline Gold)

Lambertones Crema (Neck)/Grinder (Bridge) https://lambertones.store/thetoneshepherd
Musikraft Neck | 22 frets / 1 11-16” / 9.5”-12” / 7150 Stainless / V-C 88 95 / Bone Nut / MOP Inlays https://musikraft.com/
Hipshot Locking Staggered Tuners https://reverb.com/item/29759683-new-hipshot-locking-tuners-6-in-line-staggered-w-small-pearl-buttons-nickel
Bigsby B5 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/AWZ7Px
Callaham Bridge and Bigsby Upgrades https://www.callahamguitars.com/bigsby_catalog.htm
Chet Atkins Arm for Bigsby https://amzn.to/3JX3mjD
Schaller Strap Locks https://amzn.to/3WBq08H
Pots, Switch, Jack, Wiring Parts https://www.stewmac.com/

MJT VTJ Custom Jazzmaster (Olympic White)

Lambertones Ristretto Pickups https://lambertones.store/thetoneshepherd
Musikraft Neck | 22 frets / 1 11-16” / 9.5”-12” / 7150 Stainless / V-C 88 95 / Bone Nut / Clay Inlays https://musikraft.com/
Kluson Supreme Vintage Tuners https://amzn.to/3ynzwlL
Mastery Bridge and Vibrato https://masterybridge.com/
Fender American Vintage Mint Green Pickguard https://amzn.to/3JW8kgB
Custom Wiring Harness https://www.instagram.com/wtonesupply/

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