Why do Musicians choose the gear that they do? We may never know. But we can share with you some of the gear that they DO choose.
Orange Amps, currently celebrating their 40th Anniversary this year provide great tone for a variety of artists.
Picking up the pieces from At the Drive-In, Cedric Bixler-Zavala and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez formed the Mars Volta and wasted little time branching out into elements of hardcore, psychedelic rock, and free jazz that expanded on the boundaries of their previous work. Although their previous band’s demise ultimately arrived before they were able to truly capitalize on their mounting commercial triumphs, the Mars Volta immediately impressed with their willingness to eschew conventional logic and push themselves into new artistic directions instead of opting for the more marketable sounds.
The Mars Volta chooses the Orange PPC412 Speaker Enclosures for their huge sound and sparkling overtones.
Hagstrom Guitars
Jake Cinninger from Umphrey’s McGee plays a Hagstrom White Swede because of the fast neck and mahogany feel.
Marc Ford, recently with The Black Crowes and now touring on his own, has been seen with his Headstrong Prima amp. Why? Beautiful overdrive sounds, and rich, wide frequency response that is perfect for his brand of bluesy, rootsy guitar rock.
Tales From Fat Tone Guitars 
Marc Ford is on the money here. These headstrong amps are very very good. Nice job Marc.
Good to see someone who is someone playing something different.
I tried the headstrong Lil king blonde i think its called. It has 1 12″ speaker and it kicked balls.
great job on the black crowes stuff Mr. Ford.