Hot Tuna – Steady As She Goes
The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 2011 album Steady As She Goes.
Music from Steady As She Goes
Gear Used On Steady As She Goes
Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Hot Tuna – Steady As She Goes (2011). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.
Guitars used by Jorma Kaukonen on Steady As She Goes
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Kaukonen has two Chet Atkins SST models; a 1993 blond, and a 1999 cherry burst. They are used mainly for Hot Tuna performances, according to a 2012 Guitar World interview.
When I play electric in Hot Tuna, I use two guitars: a Chet Atkins SST with acoustic strings for finger picking and a Gibson Les Paul Standard for rock and roll.
SST's were also used on Hot Tuna's 2011 album "Steady as She Goes", according to 2012 Vintage Guitar interview.
I have a Gibson LP-295 I used on the electric stuff where I was fingerpicking, I used a Gibson Chet Atkins SST I’ve had a long time. I have a ’67 Fender Deluxe – which is not vintage to me, because I bought it new; it’s just old. I also used a Louis Electric 2×12, which is what I use onstage. On “Angel Of Darkness” I used a ’50s Bogan PA amp that’s been made into a guitar amp, and on “Children Of Zion” I used my SST through a ’30s Oahu steel-guitar amp.
The guitar was used for Hot Tuna's Last Waltz tour in 2023, according to 2023 Guitar World interview.
I also use an Atkins SST for the fingerpicking Hot Tuna stuff. I’ve got a couple of them, but my favorite is a 1993 from the Custom Shop. It’s just a really, really good guitar.
M-30 is Kaukonen's signature acoustic guitar, first released in 2010. Kaukonen was introduced to Martin guitars by David Bromberg, who had his own Martin signature model (M-42). He describes the M-30 in a 2010 Premier Guitar write-up, and is also mentioned as his signature guitar on his "Gear" page.
Kaukonen also mentioned the use of M-30 in a 2012 Guitar World interview, as well as used for recording Hot Tuna's 2011 album "Steady as She Goes", according to 2012 Vintage Guitar interview.
Live performances of Kaukonen with M-30: Genesis (Live at Fur Peace Ranch, 2011).
Photos of Kaukonen with M-30: Wilmington, DE, 21st January 2020.
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Used on recording Hot Tuna's 2011 album, "Steady as She Goes", according to 2012 Vintage Guitar interview.
I have a Gibson LP-295 I used on the electric stuff where I was fingerpicking, I used a Gibson Chet Atkins SST I’ve had a long time.
Amplifiers used by Jorma Kaukonen on Steady As She Goes
Kaukonen mentions the use of Louis Electric amplifier on his website. He uses the Deltone Single 12 combo amplifier. The amp was also used on Hot Tuna's 2011 album "Steady as She Goes", according to 2012 Vintage Guitar interview.
I have a Gibson LP-295 I used on the electric stuff where I was fingerpicking, I used a Gibson Chet Atkins SST I’ve had a long time. I have a ’67 Fender Deluxe – which is not vintage to me, because I bought it new; it’s just old. I also used a Louis Electric 2×12, which is what I use onstage. On “Angel Of Darkness” I used a ’50s Bogan PA amp that’s been made into a guitar amp, and on “Children Of Zion” I used my SST through a ’30s Oahu steel-guitar amp.
The amp was used for Hot Tuna's Last Waltz tour in 2023, according to 2023 Guitar World interview.
For the Firebird, I’ve been using a Louis Electric custom amp. He’s a builder from Northern New Jersey. I love all this stuff.
Used on Hot Tuna's 2011 album "Steady as She Goes", according to 2012 Vintage Guitar interview.
I have a Gibson LP-295 I used on the electric stuff where I was fingerpicking, I used a Gibson Chet Atkins SST I’ve had a long time.
