Gear & Loathing

A San Diego-based blog for music gear and the musicians who use it. Wanna be featured? Shoot an email to [email protected]

[Gear & Loathing @GearLoathingSD]

Today, @f_c_r_ (@OldManWizard, #KingGorm, Yaga-Shura) debuts a new track, talks #Moog, #Mellotron, High Spirit Guitars and Hans Zimmer — and explains why there is absolutely no substitute for a gong. https://t.co/wYazXMxtsJ

[Gear & Loathing @GearLoathingSD]

Been busy for a heavy minute but getting this thing rollin again. Got lots of new profiles in the works for yer gearballs. Wanna be featured on the site or know someone who should be? HMU

[SoundDiego @sounddiego]

Keep a lookout for @NaiveteBand's stolen gear! https://t.co/tqpeVqGKGG

[Naïveté @naiveteband]

GEAR THIEVES ARE THE WORST! Andrew had all this stolen from his car last night. If you see it pop up around SD let us know ❤️

[Gear & Loathing @GearLoathingSD]

Ahead of their Monday night @BrickByBrickSD show with @RedFang, @beholdtheELDER's Nick DiSalvo (@stickmanrecords) shares his go-to gear, dreams of OG Marshall Plexis + reveals the secret to his almighty icky-sticky fuzz tone. https://t.co/TGWE7j4cbJ

[Gear & Loathing @GearLoathingSD]

Before their show at @TheMerrowSD on Thursday, EndCastle's Eric James shares his rig, explains why Gibson Firebirds kinda suck + dishes out some love to guitarists in @DeadFeatherMoon + @MrsHenryrocks. https://t.co/EtfNgL7ihh

[Gear & Loathing @GearLoathingSD]

Ahead of tomorrow night's show at @MusicBoxSD with @rob5d4 and @wearebitmaps, @ShadesMcCool's Tony Gidlund shares his guitar rig, talks up his @OrangeAmps Dual Terror + explains why everyone loves "The San Diegan National Anthem." https://t.co/0QhQ2xpTPg

[Gear & Loathing @GearLoathingSD]

Before tomorrow night's show at @TheMerrowSD, Babydoll Warriors' @SpookyAlbers shares his rig, weighs in on the relic-ing trend (among other topics) + gives some serious love to @WamplerPedals, @DrZAmps, @satelliteamps and @RussianCircles' Mike Sullivan. https://t.co/ltYXcOOz95

[Gear & Loathing @GearLoathingSD]

Before their show at @TheMerrowSD tomorrow night, @Polux1984's Ever De La Rosa shares his sweet guitar rig, talks up his trusty Kustom amp + reveals the pedals he just can't live without. https://t.co/LE4cymuuti

[Gear & Loathing @GearLoathingSD]

Ahead of their Tuesday night Tim Pyles showcase at @TheMerrowSD, Future Human's Joaquin Torres shares his epic guitar/synth rig, talks #Hendrix Strats, @CritterGuitari Organelles + more... https://t.co/LM1FAs2FjO

[Gear & Loathing @GearLoathingSD]

Before their @thelocalpyle showcase at @TheMerrowSD tomorrow, DAYTRIP's Todd Andersen shares his unique guitar rig, settles the Fender/Squier debate + explains why he worships at the fuzz altar of @DinosaurJr's @JMascis... https://t.co/k5EKJkE7w3

[Gear & Loathing @GearLoathingSD]

Take all my money: Today on @GearLoathingSD, we take a quick look at @SatelliteAmps' new(ish) storefront. https://t.co/vrYtQ9k91z

[Gear & Loathing @GearLoathingSD]

Today on @GearLoathingSD, The Oxen's John Vineyard shares his rig, talks about #Musicman amps + explains why it's more important to always play fearlessly than be "technically perfect" — catch the @SDMusicAwards-nominated band at @TheMerrowSD tomorrow. https://t.co/YFeJNQITWg

[Gear & Loathing @GearLoathingSD]

Ahead of Wednesday's show at @TheMerrowSD, @BlackHeartSts' Mark Sean shares his guitar gear, talks about his run-ins w/ @Slash + the letdown known as Gibson G-Force robo-tuners https://t.co/5MA2WhNzNp

[Gear & Loathing @GearLoathingSD]

The first G&L feature of 2018 goes to Dean Primicias —guitarist in Be Mine Phantom Valentine (@BMPV_music)— who shares his rig, talks @Johnny_Marr + explains why his @EHX Deluxe Memory Man will *never* be for sale. Catch 'em at @TheMerrowSD tomorrow night https://t.co/CVIDfDYil1

[Gear & Loathing @GearLoathingSD]

Ahead of their EP release at @SOMAsd this Friday, @HardToHitMusic's Peter Duff reveals his not-so-secret SG/Tele double life, talks pedals + explains why proper hearing protection is kind of a big deal https://t.co/TkbFJjBBu9

[Gear & Loathing @GearLoathingSD]

STOLEN: This @Fender Mustang bass was stolen near Bar Pink last night. Had a strap in its case that said AREFORD. Please keep an eye out!

[parker edison @PRKRedison]

s/o @GearLoathingSD forvthis insight into the techside https://t.co/HuX0MdYtzJ

[Gear & Loathing @GearLoathingSD]

Before Saturday's @TilTwoClub album release show, The @PRKRed Meridien talk studio gear, #Moog pedals + homemade mics https://t.co/SYNljL6YJd

[Gear & Loathing @GearLoathingSD]

Today on @GearLoathingSD, @StrayMonroe's @BlakeMcBuckets talks guitars, Uni-Vibe usage + his idol @NoelGallagher — see the band at @SodaBarSD on Monday! https://t.co/XWQt1R915Z