Classical Trombone: Yamaha YSL 641 Red Brass Bell

Why? Because it gives a dark rounded tone and can be played very loud without distorting the sound. The tone is consistent over the range of the instrument. It is heavy enough to hold a sound which matches a large orchestra but still agile enough to play those awkward solo's.

Jazz Trombone: King 3B

Why? Where agility and range whilst playing at unbelievable volume levels is the key Ferg finds the 3B is the best instrument. It is possible to play this trombone at virtually inaudible levels and at deafening volume without the quality of the sound being effected. It is just as agile as the 2B and the 2.5B but can easily beat their tone when using dynamics. When range is the aim it is easily possible to achieve over 5 octaves on the 3B.

Mouthpiece: Ferg uses an unusual mouthpiece which is the equivalent to either a 13C or 14C. It has a ridge around the rim which gives it a very clear tone and the depth and shank allows lots of air to be pushed through. It is an ideal mouthpiece for him because he looks for a powerful sound and a very large range (preferably up to and above 5 octaves).

Mic's:  RADIO : Ferg  uses an AKG UHF 40 diversity receiver, PT40/SR40 Transmitter with a Sennheiser clip on microphone.

Modification: Ferg has had an extra bar, a metal plate and a metal tube attached to the upper third of his trombone to hold the radio system in place. It enables him to adjust the controls on the transmitter whilst performing and to unclip it very quickly if ever there is a problem. This system works for both the radio mic and the standard clip-on mic. The modifications were custom made by Paul Andrews at Brass Toff.