Tonesmith

Forging Your Tone

After 15 years on tour, I understand the extremes your gear will be pushed to. I understand the logistics you go through everyday to get your gig done. I can offer you the seamless tech support you need. No matter whether you’re touring coffeeshops, clubs or stadiums, I can provide you with a solution to suit your budget & timetable. Many of the services offered are available on a “while you wait” or overnight turnaround.

Custom Cable & Snakes – Custom built Instrument, Beltpack (Lectrosonics, Shure & Sennheiser G2 + G3), Antenna, Microphone, Midi, Speaker, SpeakOn, PowerCon, Low Voltage Supply, Electric, Ethernet & EtherCon cables as well as Patch Adapters to your specifications. Constructed from the highest quality parts available, using Mogami, Canare & Belden cable with Neutrik, Switchcraft & Hubbell connectors. Need a custom loom for your unique application? Call with your request and have it at your door tomorrow.

Guitar System Design & Build – Whether it’s a small pedal board or a complex rack system your gig requires I can design a system for you. With my firsthand touring experience I can design a system that suits your transportation logistics, staffing, budget & tonal needs.

I can take your vision of tone from imagination to reality. You may wish to have me oversee the project from start to finish or on an “a la carte” basis. Including but not limited to Case Design & Construction, Component Acquisition, Rack Preparation & Equipment Mounting, Rack & Pedalboard Wiring, Patchbay Design & Construction, Cable looms for Signal, Data & Speakers, Audio & System Control MIDI Programming.

Pedal Boards – I can design and build out a pedal board system for you that can travel easily in a cab, on the subway or as checked luggage on commercial flights. I have a number of lightweight & structurally sound options that can help you sound great and enjoy a quick & easy set up. From small “Fly Rig” boards for single song performances on TV to Touring & Recording Systems that are your main rig, I can help you with all construction stages from design consulting to custom wired build outs.

Fractal Audio Axe FX – Custom Cables, MIDI Merge Modifications, & Programming Help are some of the services I offer to users of the Axe FX and MFC101.

Guitar Setups, Wiring & Maintenance – Action setups and adjustments, Pickup changes, Pot Changes, Custom Wiring, and Hum Reduction are just a few of the guitar technician services offered.

Consulting Services – Let me help you through gear acquisitions with my knowledge & experience. Considering a purchase? I can translate the technical spec’s with understanding for your unique criteria to help you spend your money once & wisely.