With their taste for high-end gear, designer clothes and makeup, California's Orgy takes the glam-pop aesthetic to a new level of outlandish excess. "We tend to want the very best and we like to mix everything up," says guitarist Amir Derakh, who, with guitarist Ryan Shuck, crafted the acid-tinged guitar hooks on Orgy's debut album Candyass (Elementree/Reprise). "That goes for our sound as well as our look."

Hair:    Paul Mitchell Foaming Pomade ($12)

Hair Color:    Manic Panic ($8.99; 212-941-0656) and "lots of bleach," says Shuck. "You're not allowed to look like a normal person in Orgy."

Guitars:    Derakh: Jackson Rosewell Star customized for use with his guitar synths, and custom Parker Fly FSV/TH ($4,000) Shuck: Ibanez Universe 7-string ($2,269.98) and Ibanez custom RG series 7-string ($1,299.99). "This is my workhorse."

Shoes:    Creepers ($98 +) "Good shows are hard to find," says Shuck.

HOT GEAR:

  Amps Marshall JCM800. Says Derakh, "The 800 is the one piece of gear we cannot be without." Effects Derakh: Roland's GR series guitar synths, c.1978-c.1985; both use T.C. Electronic effects and various Boss pedals for live performance. Miscellaneous Digital Music Corp's Ground Control rack unit ($399) and MIDI pedalboard ($299)

THE LOOK:

  Clothes Helmut Lang Costume Nationale, Gucci and Goodwill thriftstore bargains." We also buy from girls stores," says Shuck. "Ifit looks good, we'll wear it." Makeup Nars, Mac, Sila, Trucco by Sebastian, Borghese and Lancome. Nails Eyes & Lips Hard Candy (1-800-784-URBAN) Jewelry Gucci and "cheap-ass thrift store shit," says Shuck. "Whatever looks cool."

WISH LIST:

  Roland VS-880 digital hard disk recorder ($1,899), Akai MP30000 MIDI studio ($3,699.95), T.C. Electronic G-Force guitar effects processor ($1,795)

GIFT IDEAS:

  Celestion G12M "Greenback" speakers ($155), Korg DTR-1 digital tuner ($350) and Boss TU-12 Tuner ($109.50)