MsBehavin

Michelle has used lots of different microphones over the years. She prefers to sing through Shure's SM-57's because they're simple and sound great. She's currently running (2) mic's on her stand. One is set up to mimic AM radio for the Lady GaGa stuff and the other one is patched through a Digitech Studio Vocalist for added harmony.

Part of the unique sound of MsBehavin is due in part to the gear. Lot's of people play lot's of cool stuff and Mike is no exception. The guitars consist mainly of Gibson Les Paul's and SG's & Flying V's. The line up changes from time to time but Mike prefers his Gibsons. Occasionally Mike will bring out a Fender Strat or Tele and on rare nights there might even be an Old Gretsch 6120 on the stand.

Nothin' fancy here ~ Mike plays a Black Faced 1974 Fender Twin Reverb that was completely restored by Kmc Music & Sound to 1966 specs. The internal caps were all replaced with Sprague's and completely re-wired for that 60's tone. The original speakers were replaced long ago with Eminence Patriots. The amp was finished off with a custom Grille and this amp rips. From time to time a modified 1974 Marshall Super Lead with 4x12 or 2x12 cabs might show up in place of the Twin.

The effects are pretty straight forward. Mike uses a custom pedal board from Kmc Music & Sound (www.custompedalboard.com). The effects include a modified Vox 847 Wah, Keeley Modded TS-9, OCD, Keeley Modded Blues Driver, Keeley Modded Metal Zone, Analog Man Clone Chorus, MXR Delay and Boss Tuner. The effects may change from time to time depending on the needs of the band.

Mike plays exclusively with Stellar Strings. They're made right here in Michigan and they're Awesome!

Basses

Loud Al uses Fender Precision basses exclusively. He normally plays a 2008 American Standard Precision bass, but keeps a Sting signature Tele P-bass on the stand for alternate tunings and emergencies.

Amps

Part of MsBehavin's signature sound comes from the fact that Loud Al uses a very unusual bass amp. He prefers an old 60's Kustom 100 watt guitar amp (not a bass amp) through an old Peavey 2x10, 1x18 cabinet because of it's snotty attitude and mild breakup. Al says, "I've played 'real' bass amps and they just don't give me the rush I get from the sound of that old Kustom!" For backup, Al keeps a 400 watt Carvin bass amp with a matching 4x10 cab. Al continues, "The Carvin is cool, but it just doesn't bark like the Kustom!"

Effects

Al says, "That's none of your freakin' business! I can't give away ALL my secrets!"

Drums

Nick gets the job done with either with his D.W. Pacific's or his Gretsch kits. They both sound great and don't take up too much space which is a big plus for smaller gigs.

Cymbals

Nick uses Paste cymbals because, "They're clear and cut nicely through the mix."

Sticks

Regal tip maple sticks are the preferred stick for Nick.