Son Volt Mark Spencer

Gary Kaye · Post by **Gary Kaye** » 4 Jul 2021 10:18 am

Anyone know what Mark uses for his stage rig on live shows with Son Volt aside from his Williams which sounds awesome?
Thanks

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 4 Jul 2021 10:52 am

You sure about a Williams? Last I knew (and for a long long time) he played a Fender PSG. With a flat pick. I am not claiming to be up to the minute with his rig so....
He is a superb musician.

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 4 Jul 2021 10:57 am

Oh, and I'll add--it's a Fender 8 string set up with only 7 strings.

Joe Hensley · Post by **Joe Hensley** » 4 Jul 2021 2:01 pm

I believe that was Eric Heywood, former SV PSG'r that played a Williams. The two times I have seen them with Mark, he played a Fender.

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 5 Jul 2021 6:59 am

I like Son Volt but when we saw them live, industrial strength earplugs were required.
I recall there being PSG on only a few tunes.
I play with a group that does "Windfall".

Steve Lipsey · Post by **Steve Lipsey** » 9 Jul 2021 6:52 pm

Yeah, I saw them at the Aladdin and complained to the manager about the volume...he said that they check levels from the sound board...which is WAY back in the room, and the speakers are at ground level on the stage! I checked levels and they were way beyond damage threshold...I love Son Volt, but had to leave, with what little hearing I had left...