Rhonda Smith

Private Stock made for Rhonda Smith for use during 2015 Jeff Beck Tour

"While some of her rig has evolved since the Prince days, core pieces remain while new pieces have been incorporated to include some of Mesa's latest and refining Rhonda's tonal preferences for the Jeff Beck gig. 2x15's were the cab-du-jour for many years with Prince but Rhonda is now leaning on Mesa Powerhouse 2x12 and 4x10 both powered by her faithful M-Pulse600. The Slave out on the M-Pulse600 is then run to the Big Block 750 driving the second Powerhouse 2x12 for added punch and reinforcement on the big rock stage. The M9 was tried late in reherasals and worked well but in the end, the already established rig with M-Pulse 600 and Big Block 750 won the spot until more time is available to incorporate the M9 Carbine full time. By all accounts, the bass on the Jeff Beck stage is well heard!"

"While some of her rig has evolved since the Prince days, core pieces remain while new pieces have been incorporated to include some of Mesa's latest and refining Rhonda's tonal preferences for the Jeff Beck gig. 2x15's were the cab-du-jour for many years with Prince but Rhonda is now leaning on Mesa Powerhouse 2x12 and 4x10 both powered by her faithful M-Pulse600. The Slave out on the M-Pulse600 is then run to the Big Block 750 driving the second Powerhouse 2x12 for added punch and reinforcement on the big rock stage. The M9 was tried late in reherasals and worked well but in the end, the already established rig with M-Pulse 600 and Big Block 750 won the spot until more time is available to incorporate the M9 Carbine full time. By all accounts, the bass on the Jeff Beck stage is well heard!"

As seen in Rhonda's Instagram photo.

As seen in Rhonda's Instagram photo.

"While some of her rig has evolved since the Prince days, core pieces remain while new pieces have been incorporated to include some of Mesa's latest and refining Rhonda's tonal preferences for the Jeff Beck gig. 2x15's were the cab-du-jour for many years with Prince but Rhonda is now leaning on Mesa Powerhouse 2x12 and 4x10 both powered by her faithful M-Pulse600. The Slave out on the M-Pulse600 is then run to the Big Block 750 driving the second Powerhouse 2x12 for added punch and reinforcement on the big rock stage. The M9 was tried late in reherasals and worked well but in the end, the already established rig with M-Pulse 600 and Big Block 750 won the spot until more time is available to incorporate the M9 Carbine full time. By all accounts, the bass on the Jeff Beck stage is well heard!"

As seen in her Mesa Boogie YouTube video.

As seen in Rhonda's Instagram photo.

As seen in Rhonda Smith's Instagram photo.

Used on Rhonda's "Intellipop" album.

Used on Rhonda's "Intellipop" album.

Used on Rhonda's "Intellipop" album.

Rhonda Smith used Monster Cable Patch Cables on her "Intellipop" album, as discussed in the Sputnik Music Forums.

In the Spring 2019 issue of Guitar Girl Magazine, Rhonda Smith is noted for using the Aguilar Agro Bass Overdrive with her bass setup.