Richie Castellano
Richie Castellano
Guitars
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What kind of Guitars does Richie Castellano use?
Ernie Ball Music Man Silhouette Special
"I've also been bringing a different guitar out on the road. I decided to giv... more
Music Man Steve Morse Y2D Guitar with Standard Br...
According to the Blue Oyster Cult's live gear list, Castellano uses the Music... more
Ernie Ball Music Man Axis
According to the Blue Oyster Cult's live gear list, Castellano uses the Ernie... more
Ibanez AE30
"For guitars I used a custom Ernie Ball Music Man Axis, an Ernie Ball Music M... more
Amplifiers
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What kind of Amplifiers does Richie Castellano use?
Engl Steve Morse Signature E656
According to the Blue Oyster Cult's live gear list, Castellano uses Engl Stev... more
Engl 4x12'' Angled Cabinet
According to the Blue Oyster Cult's live gear list, Castellano uses the Engl ... more
VHT Fryette Valvulator GP3 Guitar Preamp
According to the Blue Oyster Cult's live gear list, Castellano uses the VHT F... more
Marshall 1960BV
"The power amp goes into a Marshall 1960 Cabinet. This is the only piece of r... more
Effects Pedals
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What kind of Effects Pedals does Richie Castellano use?
Behringer FCB1010 MIDI Foot Controller
"I got the new Behringer FCB-1010 midi controller pedal. I was skeptical abou... more
Boss OC-3 Super Octave
"The first pedal in the chain is the Super Octave. I got this because Danny M... more
Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrive
"The second pedal in the chain is the Bass Overdrive. This is my insurance po... more
Boss FT-2 Dynamic Filter Auto Wah Pedal
"The third pedal in the chain is the Dynamic Auto Wah. I have it set as an en... more
Bass Guitars
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What kind of Bass Guitars does Richie Castellano use?
Rickenbacker 4001
"I have a fantastic Rickenbacker 4001 from the 70's, but its range is limited... more
Pianos
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What kind of Pianos does Richie Castellano use?
Keyboards and Synthesizers
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What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does Richie Castellano use?
Korg O1/W Pro
According to the Blue Oyster Cult's live gear list, Castellano uses the Korg ... more
Hammond XK2 Organ
According to the Blue Oyster Cult's live gear list, Castellano uses the Hammo... more
Microphones
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What kind of Microphones does Richie Castellano use?
Audio-Techinca AE-4100 Microphone
According to the Blue Oyster Cult's live gear list, Castellano uses the Audio... more
Audio-Technica AT4033
"Vocals were straight forward. I used an Audio Technica AT-4033 condensor mi... more
Studio Equipment
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What kind of Studio Equipment does Richie Castellano use?
TC Electronic G-Force Multi Effects Processor
"This is the work in progress picture. I'll take a finished picture on my nex... more
Digitech IPS-33B Super Harmony Machine
"This is the work in progress picture. I'll take a finished picture on my nex... more
Mackie MicroSeries 1202-VLZ
"All keyboards go to a Whirlwind rackmount direct box and split to a Mackie 1... more
Alesis NanoPiano
According to the Blue Oyster Cult's live gear list, Castellano uses the Alesi... more
Software Plugins and VSTs
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What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does Richie Castellano use?
FXpansion BFD2
"The drums were recorded using a Roland TD-6 kit with a Alesis Surge cymbals.... more
Native Instruments Guitar Rig 4 Pro Software
"I plugged that straight into an SSL preamp and used Native Instruments Guita... more
Arturia iSEM iPad Software Synthesizer
"Learning agents of fortune for the special upcoming Blue Oyster Cult shows. ... more
Headphones
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What kind of Headphones does Richie Castellano use?
Audio-Technica M2 IEM System
According to the Blue Oyster Cult's live gear list, Castellano uses the Audio... more
Behringer Powerplay Pro-8 Headphone Amplifier
In this rack photo from Castellano, the Behringer Powerplay Pro 8 can be seen. more
Live Setup Accessories
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What kind of Live Setup Accessories does Richie Castellano use?
Audio Technica AEW-4100 Wireless System
According to the Blue Oyster Cult's live gear list, Castellano uses the Audio... more
VHT Fryette 2/50/2 Power Amplifier
According to the Blue Oyster Cult's live gear list, Castellano uses the VHT F... more
Matrix GT1000FX-2U Power Amplifier
"From there the signal goes into a Matrix Guitar Amplification G-1000 Stereo ... more
Studio Monitors
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What kind of Studio Monitors does Richie Castellano use?
Shure P4M Personal Monitor Mixer
According to the Blue Oyster Cult's live gear list, Castellano uses the Shure... more
Drum Sets
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What kind of Drum Sets does Richie Castellano use?
Alesis Surge Cymbals
"The drums were recorded using a Roland TD-6 kit with a Alesis Surge cymbals.... more
Roland HPD-10 HandSonic
In this photo, the Roland Handsonic can be seen, as part of Castellano's new ... more
Strings
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What kind of Strings does Richie Castellano use?
Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky 10-46
In this photo, Castellano's guitar and strings can be seen, with strings bein... more
Music Accessories
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What kind of Music Accessories does Richie Castellano use?
Dunlop Tortex Standard Guitar Picks 0.88mm
"My old wireless just took a dump, so I just got an Audio Technica 4000 serie... more
DiMarzio Tone Zone S Strat Humbucker Pickup
In this short Instagram video, Castellano can be seen playing the Line 6 Vari... more
DiMarzio Area 61 Pickup
In this short Instagram video, Castellano can be seen playing the Line 6 Vari... more
Other Gear
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What kind of Gear & Equipment does Richie Castellano use?
Gear Guides
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