Home Studio Registry: Ricky Dennis

Future plans/projects

Increase soundproofing and fine tune acoustic properties of room, install isolation booths

Guitars

52 Telecaster RI, 69 Thinline Tele RI, Gibson Melody Maker RI, Ibanez Talman TC-630, Ibanez AFS75, Ibanez AFS85T, Cort CL-1500 hollowbody, Danelectro Convertible (60s vinatge), Ventura SG, Fender JG26SC acoustic, Takamine classical Gretsch Broadkaster hollowbody bass, Hame Slammer bass, SX 60s P-bass, SX fretless Jazz bass, Juzek upright bass, SX banjo, homemade washtub bass

Percussion

Tama Rock Star 4 piece with Zildjian ZBT cymbals, double bass pedal, cowbells, blocks, etc

Effects

Danelectro Tape Echo, Tuna Melt tremolo, Chili Dog octave, Daddy-o overdrive, Ernie Ball VP Jr volume pedal

Microphones

Condensers: MXL 990, MXL 993 Dynamics: 3 Samsom R21, 3 Nady SP5 Vintage Shure 55 (Elvis mic)

Mixing

Fostex VF-160 16 track digital recorder

Hard disk recorders

Fostex VF-160 16 track digital recorder

Monitoring

Headphones, guitar amp

Computer

PC with Audacity, used occasionally for vocal overdubs.

Additional equipment

Fender Blues Jr, Fender Showman (SS), Line 6 Flextone II, Labe Series L3, Lab Series L2 bass head, GK Micro bass head, Ampeg 15/tweeter cab, Traynor 15 cab

Additional notes

Dirtground Studios - Recording Done Dirt Cheap

We specialize in high value, low cost recording to CD perfect for demos, CD sales for gigs, or internet exposure.

We also do on-site recording at your gigs.

Primary use Secondary use
Demos Practice and Rehearsal
Recording level MIDI level
Average None
Commonly work (with) Completed songs/demos/jingles
Other musicians 21-40