Rocco Prestia

What kind of strings do you like? Dean Markley makes them – they have my name on them and everything. They’re NPS RoundCore – I think .045, .065, .085, 1.05. I’m involved with all the development of everything that I use, and once it’s done, why retain that stuff?

What’s your amplification setup? I had a deal with Eden, and I had a deal with SWR – so I’m using an SWR 1,000-watt head and a new Eden bottom with eight 12s.

In this photo, Prestia can be seen playing a vintage red Fender Precision Bass.

His signature bass made by ESP, listed on his official website.

Listed on his official website

Is your bass custom-made? It’s a Conklin [Groove Tools GTRP-4, co-designed by Prestia]. He’s out of Springfield, Missouri. It was supposed to be on the market, but the deal for distribution all kind of dissipated, so I don’t know if there are any others out there. I have a few. I like the way it feels; I like the balls, the tone. It’s right between a P and J. It’s just personal preference. I’m not into expensive; I’m into what feels good, sounds good – I’m happy. Like I said, it’s a piece of wood.

Rocco Prestia and his TC Electronic Staccato'51 bass amp

TC Electronic Published on Oct 2, 2009 Laura Clapp presents the new Staccato'51 bass amp to Francis Rocco Prestia of Tower of Power. Afterwards they talk about how it all came together and how it was to develop the amp together with TC Electronic. We also hear the response from other members of TOP including Rocco's bass tech. Learn more about Staccato'51 on the TC Electronic website: http://www.tcelectronic.com/staccato51

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Francis "Rocco" Prestia: Interview

TC Electronic Published on Dec 28, 2010 Uffe Kjems from TC Electronic meets up with Francis "Rocco" Prestia of Tower of Power and have a small talk about their current tour in Denmark and his signature bass amp Staccato '51. Rocco also demonstrates a few of his famous techniques he uses when performing and shows us how to play the groove of "What Is Hip".

Signature bass cab made by Eden, listed on his official website

minute 2:14

Francis "Rocco" Prestia: Interview

TC Electronic Published on Dec 28, 2010 Uffe Kjems from TC Electronic meets up with Francis "Rocco" Prestia of Tower of Power and have a small talk about their current tour in Denmark and his signature bass amp Staccato '51. Rocco also demonstrates a few of his famous techniques he uses when performing and shows us how to play the groove of "What Is Hip".

Rocco used a black Fernandes FRB/APB-90 Bass throughout the whole video.