Sean McGowan

guitarist - educator - composer

Gear

Gear

Here’s a list of the gear, instruments, and services I use—everything from guitars and amplifiers to audio equipment and design. These are an integral part of my setup and work.

Nickerson Guitars

Exceptional handmade guitars by Brad Nickerson in Asheville, NC. Uncompromising in tone, design, and playability. 

Brown Guitars

Bespoke instruments of the highest quality, handmade by California luthier Tad Brown. 

Comins Guitars

Incredible archtop guitars for the working and touring musician, crafted in Korea, and finished and set up in Philadelphia by Bill Comins. 

LHT Guitars

Tyler Wells is raising the bar with his innovative designs and lutherie, resulting in exceptionally well-crafted bespoke instruments that play and sound amazing

Bourgeois Guitars

Expansively sonorous and a joy to play - handcrafted in Lewiston, ME. 

Henriksen Amplifiers

The best amplifiers for acoustic & archtop instruments - handmade in Arvada, CO. 

Grace Design

High end microphone and instrument preamplifiers made in Lyons, CO. I use the pristine Alix preamp for my acoustic & archtop performances. 

K&K Sound

Excellent, very natural sounding pickups for acoustic & archtop guitars. 

Audio Envy Cables

Audiophile instrument cables handmade in Fort Collins, CO. 

American National String Co. (Signature Jazz String)

The ultimate clarity and balance, and long-lasting. The SM Fingerstyle Jazz Blend is a special nickel in 12-53 gauge. 

AEA Art

AEA Gallery LLC.
Andrea E Antognoni 

guitarist - educator - composer