Here’s the core setup I use to record my covers, lessons and tone presets.
If you like the sound and look of my videos, this is the gear behind it.
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Guitars
Ibanez JIVA10 DSB
My main guitar — the Ibanez JIVA10 DSB, Nita Strauss’ signature model.
Lightweight, fast, and extremely comfortable — it feels effortless to play.
The DiMarzio Pandemonium pickups (neck & bridge) plus a True Velvet in the middle deliver a huge tonal range.
With the push-push coil split and the Tremol-No system (three modes: fully floating, dive-only, or hardtail-locked), it can switch between humbucker power, single-coil clarity, and any feel you need from the bridge.
This is my most flexible and universal guitar — it can sound like almost anything:
a Strat, a modern metal machine, or a classic rock workhorse.
One instrument that covers every style I need.
Fender Newporter Player
Fender Newporter Player — my budget acoustic from the California Series.
Simple, affordable, and surprisingly great-sounding.
It has a basic Fishman piezo pickup with simple volume and tone controls — nothing fancy.
Despite being a very straightforward guitar, it sounds excellent both acoustically and when plugged into an interface or amp.
A reliable, no-nonsense instrument that just works and always delivers.
Enya Nova Go Sonic
Enya Nova Go Sonic — my black, single-cut smart guitar shaped like a Les Paul.
It has a string-through body design and built-in smart features, although I mostly use it as a regular electric guitar.
It’s lightweight, comfortable, and very budget-friendly — a great simple instrument that works well for everyday playing and is perfectly suitable for beginners without feeling “cheap.”
Guitar Processing & Effects
Line6 HX Stomp
Line 6 HX Stomp — my main budget-friendly and surprisingly powerful guitar processor.
It can cover almost any sound I need, despite the natural block-limit of the unit.
So far I’ve never run into a situation where its limitations stopped me from building the tones I wanted.
Simple, compact, and flexible enough for everything from clean effects to full modern metal chains.
Strings
I mainly use Elixir coated strings on both my electric and acoustic guitars.
They last a long time, stay bright, and feel comfortable for frequent recording and practice.
Software
• Logic Pro X – my main DAW for recording, editing, and mixing guitars.
• DaVinci Resolve – I use it to edit, color grade, and finish all my video content.
• Guitar Pro – where I write, edit, and prepare tabs and lesson materials.
• JamZone backing tracks – my go-to source for high-quality backing tracks when I practice and record covers.
Video & Filming Gear
For filming my guitar content I keep things simple but reliable:
• Canon EOS R7
• Sigma 18–35mm video lens
• Canon EOS M200 with the stock lens
• Godox SL100D lights
• Softboxes for the Godox lights
• Lastolite black backdrop
• RØDE Wireless microphone system
• RØDE lavalier microphone
• SmallRig stands and accessories for cameras and lighting
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