My Gear

Sire H7F Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar

The Sire H7F is my go-to instrument for everything from smoky jazz comping to mellow lead lines. It's comfortable, beautifully balanced, and has that perfect semi-hollow resonance that brings warmth and bite when you dig in.

• Dual humbuckers with a clear, expressive tone
• Excellent 12" neck profile with rounded edges for chord work and melodic phrasing
• Ideal for both clean jazz and warm overdrive styles

I usually stick with flatwound strings for more sparkle and definition. Rolling back the tone knob slightly gives me that smooth Wes-inspired sound when needed.

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BOSS GT-1 Guitar Multi-Effects Processor

The BOSS GT-1 is the heart of my sound and recording setup. It's small, affordable, and incredibly flexible. I use it as both a multi-effects processor and a USB audio interface connected directly to my Mac.

Why it works:

• Built-in amp models and reverb/delay effects
• Zero-latency USB recording straight into GarageBand or OBS
• Assignable footswitches for quick tone changes

My typical patch: a clean amp model, touch of spring reverb, and light compression. It keeps things musical and dynamic — exactly what jazz demands.

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Fender Champion 20

I use the Fender Champion 20 mainly for practice, live room sound and backing track playback. It's compact, reliable, and delivers that warm Fender sparkle that sits beautifully under clean jazz tones. Bass on 1, Treble on 1, small amount of reverb, and you're good to go.

• Great for home jamming or small gigs
• Built-in effects (reverb, delay, chorus, tremolo)
• Aux input for backing tracks and headphone out for quiet practice

I often feed my backing tracks through the amp's aux input and blend my guitar signal through the GT-1 for the best of both worlds. Remember to turn off the Pre-Amps!

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Thomastik JS112 Strings

I use the Thomastik Jazz Swing Series Nickel Flat Wound Set JS112 Medium Light Strings which are amazing strings. Nice and smooth, and they last a long time. They are perfect for jazz and blues tones, no squeaks or scraping when you move across the fretboard.

• Amazingly versatile
• Sound amazing both through the amp or headphones
• Seem to last about a year before needing to change

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Recording & Workflow

My recording setup is built around simplicity. I record everything on my Mac using Camo Studio to bring my Samsung camera feed into either OBS or GarageBand.

The GT-1 handles the audio interface duties, ensuring clean sound capture while keeping latency near zero. I record in short takes (usually under 2 minutes), sync the audio and video, then edit lightly before uploading to TikTok.

• Lighting: one soft LED panel at 45° for natural tones
• Audio mix: GT-1 (guitar) + Mac playback (backing)
• Video framing: guitar, hands, and background art visible

Tips & Lessons Learned

• Keep effects minimal — jazz tone breathes best when clean
• Use your volume/tone knobs for dynamic control
• Batch record 3–4 videos per session to stay consistent
• Always test audio levels before hitting record
• Play to your strengths — tone comes from touch more than tech

Whether you're a jazz purist or experimenting with lo-fi and fusion styles, remember: great tone starts with your hands, not your presets.