Why does this band sound so Mars McClaney?
Russ plays a Fender FSR American Ultra Telecaster during frequent attempts to channel his inner Ken Bethea (Old 97’s). Occasionally, Russ grabs his Casio PG-380—basically an Ibanez-designed Stratocaster which Casio loaded with a MIDI pickup-driven 1987 synthesizer. Russ neglects the synth feature, but the PG-380 lets him dial in cherished The Last Drag-era tones of The Samples.
Next, Russ’ signal goes on this journey through Pedalboardia:
1. Polytune 3 mini (obligatory)
2. Xotic SP Compressor (noonish)
3. TC Sub ‘n Up (lightly buttered)
4. Digitech Ricochet (light wobbles to divebombs)
5. Fulltone OCD Germanium (like cocoa and a blanket)
6. EHX Mod 11 (vibe on lowest setting)
7. TC Pipeline (tremolo)
8. MXR Phase 95 (just a splash)
9. Xotic EP Booster (last stop in mono)
10. Strymon Iridium
11. TC Quintessence (harmonizer)
12. TC Mimiq (doubler)
13. TC Flashback (delay)
14. TC Hall of Fame (reverb)
