Bobby broom

**OPherman47** · 05-01-2015, 02:52 PM

I Google and couldn't find... what strings is he using? gauge? Etc.. and if anyone knows what mics is he recording with and using live? Any effects live? Thanks in advance... I know somebody on this forum has this info... the collective knows all

**P4guitar** · 05-01-2015, 06:48 PM

ask him...

https://www.facebook.com/bobbybroomspage

**3625** · 05-01-2015, 08:40 PM

I think he uses the large triangle D'Andrea Pro-Plecs for picks, as for anything else - not a clue.

**Moonray** · 05-01-2015, 10:28 PM

Last I heard he was using DR Legend flatwound strings..... 13-54
and Golden Gate picks .... they are a rounded corner triangle shape C. 1.5mm ...see them on Amazon.

**Stuart Elliott** · 05-02-2015, 12:34 PM

According to the gear page on his website Bobby Broom plays the Jazzica model Hofner Guitar and Convertibles Henriksen Jazz Amps

**OPherman47** · 05-02-2015, 02:04 PM

Yup.. more curious about the other parts of his set up

**StevieB** · 05-03-2015, 09:32 PM

I believe he also just picked up the new Henricksen "The Bud" amp.

**medblues** · 06-07-2015, 10:05 AM

He now has a Chicagoan archtop made by Dan Koentopp.

**mr. beaumont** · 06-07-2015, 10:09 AM

Koentopp's guitars are true functional art.

**medblues** · 10-21-2017, 06:07 PM

Bobby Broom's Chicagoan : Client Profiles | Koentopp Guitars

And a Henriksen Bud

(sorry for the double post)

**neatomic** · 10-21-2017, 06:14 PM

yeah bobby broom...sooo tasteful...soul and technique...can break your heart and then take it totally outside...visionary player

cheers

**rice_burner2000** · 10-21-2017, 06:27 PM

Great post, thank you

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**fasstrack** · 10-21-2017, 06:42 PM

And, silly me, I thought this thread was gonna be about his PLAYING...

**neatomic** · 10-21-2017, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by fasstrack

And, silly me, I thought this thread was gonna be about his PLAYING...

read to the bottom fass!!

much bobby b appreciation down here

also check out what are you listening to now thread for current broom reprise!!!

cheers

**WillMbCdn5** · 10-21-2017, 08:37 PM

I just became aware of Bobby Broom through my new guitar/jazz improv teacher . Yike !!!!! why is this guy not more widely appreciated. Love the Monk influence and the blues roots

Will

**pingu** · 10-22-2017, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by WillMbCdn5

I just became aware of Bobby Broom through my new guitar/jazz improv teacher . Yike !!!!! why is this guy not more widely appreciated. Love the Monk influence and the blues roots

Will

Great band innit ? .... swings so fine ....
Bass players intonation is killer , huge sound , love it
great Jazz hat work too

**artdecade** · 10-23-2017, 01:23 PM

Bobby is fantastic player. What he plays usually cuts right to the heart of what I love to hear.

**coolvinny** · 02-19-2018, 09:33 PM

I've had Bobby's "Monk" album for a long time. I just picked up "My Shining Hour" and it it's a real treat. Very interesting take on the tunes. Not just another straight-ahead album. Highly recommended. Great recording quality too.

**neatomic** · 02-19-2018, 10:02 PM

^ cool...monk and my shining hour two of bobby brooms best more inside albums..if monk can ever be considered inside!!! haha..great listens

but next, by all means check out bobbys upper west side story..his own original compositions..a bit more outside ala sonny rollins..but beautiful playng...

bobby b is one of the best out there today

cheers

**sunnysideup** · 02-19-2018, 10:13 PM

I must be in the Bobby Broom fan club too. I can see My Shining Hour and Plays for Monk on the rack. Great player.

Still playing that Jazzica I hope :-)

**sgosnell** · 02-20-2018, 04:05 PM

What guitar is he playing in the WDCB video? I've seen a couple like that and haven't been able to find the brand name. Andy Brown has one that he plays with Don Stiernberg.

**mr. beaumont** · 02-20-2018, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by sgosnell

What guitar is he playing in the WDCB video? I've seen a couple like that and haven't been able to find the brand name. Andy Brown has one that he plays with Don Stiernberg.

Koentopp. Pure functional art, right there.

Bobby's definitely a favorite of mine...his playing is such a nice bridge between modern and classic styles...

**Alter** · 02-20-2018, 06:36 PM

If you like his stuff you have to check the Deep Blue Organ Trio as well, they 've been playing forever

**sgosnell** · 02-20-2018, 10:51 PM

Thanks, Jeff. Once I knew where to look I found it. He has some pictures of Andy Brown playing his Koentopp. I hadn't heard of Koentopp before, interesting guitars.