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and the rosewood Morgan. But I just got a monster handmade cocobolo/sequoia cutaway from the fine folks at R. Taylor Guitars, and I'm spending a lot of time lately putting it through its paces (it's got a huge low-end, gorgeous overtones, and the warmest midrange I've ever heard). Did I mention it's gorgeous?
I string them up with John Pearse Bluegrass Gauge (.012 -- .056) or light gauge Phosphor Bronze. The Pearse strings have amazing tunability, longevity and durability, beautiful tone, and they stand up remarkably well to the wide variety of altered tunings I use. They also respond well to harmonic thumping and whacking. Every once in awhile somebody comes out with some new strings I hear people raving about, but to my hands and ears, they never quite measure up to the good ol' JP's. Pickups: I really like the Expression System proprietary to the new Taylors, but in the other guitars, I use and enthusiastically endorse the B-Band A2.2 system. Simple, foolproof, and the best tone I've found. I also heartily endorse the innovative, beautiful, and super slick G7 capo.
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Instruments: I have played
a number of fine guitars over the years, all of
which have inspired and delighted me in different
ways. All have spawned new tunes and unforeseen
musical ideas, and some have been used in recording
sessions over the span of my four albums. Most
memorable among them are my 
