Jim Root
Slipknot
F-Series Electric Neck
Jim Root is best known for his work with Slipknot, where his sharp and aggressive style has helped define the band’s sound for almost 3 decades. With multiple platinum-selling albums and countless world tours under his belt, he’s been a key force in shaping Slipknot’s evolution. Beyond that, Root’s work in other projects has further cemented his reputation as one of modern metal’s most respected players.
Lorenzo Jovanotti Cherubini
Jovanotti
Grand Cutaway Mini
Jovanotti evolved from hip hop, rap, and disco toward funk, world music, ska, and classical influences. His lyrics shifted over time toward philosophical, religious, and political themes, aligning with the Italian cantautore tradition. Most of his songs are in Italian, though he released a Spanish-language greatest hits album. Notably, he appeared on Red Hot + Rhapsody (1998), a George Gershwin tribute, performing "I Got Rhythm," and participated in one of Luciano Pavarotti's charity concerts in 1996.
Tyson Ritter
All American Rejects
8-String Ukulele
Tyson Ritter is a modern day renaissance man, having esteemed credits as a musician and actor. He is the co-founder, frontman, bassist, pianist, and songwriter of the rock band The All-American Rejects, and he’s acted in a variety of different projects across both film and TV. In 2025, Ritter's band The All American Rejects resumed activity with two singles released as part of an EP titled 'Sandbox' with a US tour.
Brad Corrigan
Dispatch
Full Carbon Tenor Ukulele
Full Carbon Dreadnought
Brad Corrigan is a Colorado-based musician, multi-instrumentalist, and humanitarian best known as a founding member of indie band Dispatch, whose iconic shows have sold out venues like Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks. As a solo artist, he weaves together music, film, and photography to tell stories that inspire action. He is co-founder of Love Light & Melody, a nonprofit fighting extreme poverty, driven by his belief that art can change the world.
Clem Braden
Wyatt flores
A-Style Mandolin
Clem Braden is a versatile multi-instrumentalist whose proficiency with keys, organ, mandolin, harmonica and guitar makes him an essential voice in Wyatt Flores' acclaimed band. A natural fit for the Oklahoma Americana sound, Braden's musical range helps anchor the group's live performances, from intimate acoustic sets to sold-out shows at Red Rocks.
Jim Kimo West
"weird al" Yankovic
A-Style Mandolin
James "Kimo" West is a Grammy-winning guitarist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist best known as the longtime guitar anchor for "Weird Al" Yankovic — a partnership spanning over 40 years, three Grammys, and countless gold and platinum albums. Beyond parody rock, he is also recognized as one of the world's foremost Hawaiian slack key guitarists, with fourteen solo albums to his name and a deep devotion to the traditions of the islands.
Paul Crook
Anthrax
12-String Grand Cutaway
Paul Crook is an acclaimed New Jersey-born guitarist, songwriter, producer, and engineer with a resume that spans rock and metal royalty. He first gained recognition as lead guitarist for thrash metal pioneers Anthrax, contributing to Stomp 442 and co-producing Volume 8: The Threat Is Real. He later toured with Sebastian Bach, was personally trained by Brian May for the Las Vegas run of We Will Rock You, and spent over two decades as lead guitarist for Meat Loaf.
Terence Hansen
Terence Hansen
Cross Neck Guitar
Terence Hansen is a virtuoso guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer known for his extraordinary ability to simultaneously play two guitars while singing — performing lead on one and rhythm on the other using his signature tapping technique. His music blends pop, prog rock, jazz, funk, Latin, ambient, and blues influences, and he has toured extensively across the USA and Europe, earning recognition as Best Independent Live Artist and Best Guitarist by Scorpius Magazine.
Dennis Ludiker
Dennis Ludiker
A-Style Mandolin
Dennis Ludiker is a fourth-generation fiddle player born in Spokane, WA. Moving to Austin at age 18, he joined South Austin Jug Band (2002-2009), and is a founding member in progressive bluegrass band MilkDrive (2009-Current). He was a member of Asleep at the Wheel (Austin, TX) for 8 years, playing fiddle, mandolin, and vocals, and retired from the Wheel in late 2022 to focus on building his co-founded company, Ludiker House. He has been touring internationally since 2002, and has released a Texas fiddle record, aptly named, “The Texas Fiddle Album.”
Mike Mare
Dälek
Artemis Electric Guitar
Mike Mare is an artist focused on texture, tone, and atmosphere. Collapsing electronics, voice, and guitar into a single, shifting language, his work moves fluidly between ambient, hip-hop, industrial, and experimental forms. His recent work includes scoring the award-winning short film Book of Skin and the multimedia installation series Temple of Story. He is a member and co-producer of Dälek, vocalist of Holy Scum, and co-producer of Mare LaMacchia.
Katia Racine
Pixie and the Partygrass Boys
Full Carbon Tenor Ukulele
Full Carbon Concert Ukulele
Full Carbon Baritone Ukulele
Katia "Pixie" Racine is the magnetic frontwoman, vocalist, and ukulele player of Pixie and the Partygrass Boys. A Maryland native with a background in theater and Broadway, she brings undeniable charisma and a pop sensibility to the band's high-energy blend of bluegrass, punk, and rock. Whether headlining festivals like WinterWonderGrass or commanding a rowdy dance party, Racine is the fearless center around which the Partygrass universe spins.
Franklin Elliott
Garden State Radio
Artemis Electric Guitar
Franklin Elliott is a New Jersey / New York based guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist. As 1/4 of Garden State Radio, Franklin's versatile guitar work and vocals have made GSR one of the East Coast's most sought after cover bands for all kinds of shows and events. He also writes originals and creates ton of guitar content for his personal Instagram page.
Daniel Park
Daniel Park
Full Carbon Dreadnought Guitar
Daniel Park is a Las Vegas-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose one-man performances have taken him from the Bellagio to stages across Asia. Starting on violin at age 5, he later blended classical training with rock, country, rap, and post-hardcore influences to develop a genre-defying solo show built around looping pedal mastery. His Las Vegas breakthrough came with a residency at the Onyx Bar inside the Red Rock Casino & Hotel, followed by a coveted Tuesday evening residency at the Lily Bar and Lounge inside the Bellagio. This opened the door to an international career that has since taken him to Singapore, Beijing, Phnom Penh, Perth, Niseko, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Melbourne and beyond.
Dylan Thomas Gavin
Dylan Thomas Gavin
Grand Cutaway
Utah-based one-man band, Dylan Thomas Gavin, transforms the stage into a layered, immersive experience - building each performance in real time with precision, texture, and energy using live looping. Blending acoustic-driven pop, rock, and singer-songwriter/alternative styles, he delivers the fullness of a complete band through a single performer. Polished, versatile, and deeply engaging, Dylan has the rare ability to command a room and turn casual listeners into dedicated fans.
Presley Tenant
Presley Tenant
Full Carbon Dreadnought
Presley Tennant is a powerhouse vocalist and singer-songwriter from Norco, California, whose soulful pop-country sound draws comparisons to Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. She first captured national attention as a finalist on NBC's The Voice at just 16, and has since shared the stage with Tim McGraw, Cody Johnson, and Sam Hunt. With roots in blues, soul, and country, Tennant is a rising force bringing raw emotion and undeniable vocal range to every performance.
Brett Roos
Steaksauce Mustache
Artemis Custom
Brett Roos is the guitarist and a founding member of Steaksauce Mustache, the Oregon-born chaotic partycore outfit that has built a devoted following with their wild blend of mathcore intensity and absurdist humor. Drawing comparisons to The Dillinger Escape Plan and Adult Swim in equal measure, Roos drives the band's ferocious, technically precise riff work across four albums and relentless touring, bringing full-boar energy and a healthy dose of chaos to every stage they take.
Thom Tran
Thom tran
Grand Cutaway Mini
Thom Tran is a Purple Heart recipient, stand-up comedian, actor, and guitarist whose remarkable journey from Vietnamese refugee to U.S. Army combat veteran to Hollywood performer fuels everything he creates. He founded the GIs of Comedy Tour, bringing laughter to military audiences across nearly two dozen countries, and leads the Thom Tran Band playing rock and metal across Southern California. His music, like his comedy, is raw, genuine, and hard-earned.
Matthew Harrington
River Roots
Full Carbon Dreadnought
Carbon Timber Dreadnought
Matthew Harrington is the vocalist, guitarist, and creative heart of River Roots, a feel-good acoustic duo blending roots, folk, reggae, and alternative sounds with conscious, uplifting lyrics. A singer-songwriter driven by spiritual depth and a love of connection, Harrington has taken River Roots from intimate local shows to international stages across Europe, Asia, and the Pacific — delivering bare-bones acoustic music with a message that resonates long after the last note fades.
Corey Rieman
Corey Rieman and the Dilemma Band
Grand Cutaway
Artemis Electric Guitar
Corey Rieman is a Connecticut-based vocalist, guitarist, songwriter known for his high-energy work as the frontman of Corey Rieman and The Dilemma Band. Blending rock, blues, pop, country, and party-band versatility, he and his band bring a dynamic, road-tested approach to every stage, pairing strong musicianship with the kind of audience connection that has earned his act top ratings across major booking platforms.
Aristotle Jones
Aristotle Jones
A-Style Mandolin
Aristotle Jones is a genre-defying singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based out of West Virginia. His music blends all the best parts of Blues, Soul, Gospel, Doo Wop, R&B and Appalachian Porch Pickin'
Murphy
BLIND BOY MUSIC
Travel Guitar
Murphy is a soul, folk, and blues singer-songwriter from Baltimore who spent years busking his way across America, playing streets from New Orleans to Seattle and living his music with purpose. Born with partial blindness, his journey led him to become a fan favorite on American Idol Season 19, where his original song "The Painted Man" moved audiences nationwide. Raw, heartfelt, and deeply human, Murphy makes music that finds people exactly where they need it most.
Clark, Kim & Andy
The Birdwatchers
Full Carbon Tenor Ukulele
Full Carbon Baritone Ukulele
Grand Cutaway
The Birdwatchers are Kim Bjerga, Clark Holmes, and Andy Nufer — a Utah-based acoustic trio whose lush three-part harmonies and ukulele-driven sound have taken them from farmer's markets to stages in Tahiti, Austria, Scotland, and Australia. Born out of a spontaneous serenade at a college crepe party, the group blends originals and covers across folk, pop, and Hawaiian styles, earning four "yes" votes from the celebrity judges on America's Got Talent along the way.
Devin Gobaya
Confessions to Zelda
Apollo Bass
Devin Gobaya is a dynamic young bassist known for bringing infectious energy and a rock-solid groove to every stage he steps on. A sought-after performer in the live music scene, Devin tours and plays with multiple artists including Stephanie Webb, Confessions to Zelda, Via Vicary, and Taylor Wilson. Whether anchoring an intimate acoustic set or driving a full band performance, his enthusiasm and musicianship make him a standout presence in any lineup.
Nate Kane
Kane & Co.
Carbon Timber Travel Guitar
Carbon Timber Grand Cutaway Mini
Artemis Electric Guitar
Nate Kane is a guitarist, instructor, and songwriter based in Provo, Utah. Teaching since 2015, Kane brings both technical mastery and a passion for music education to everything he does. He is the creator of MapMyGuitar.com, an innovative fretboard learning tool for guitarists, and releases original music on streaming platforms. Whether performing at weddings, corporate events, or in the studio, Kane delivers polished musicianship with a personal touch.
Kevin Figueroa
Kevin Kvein
Travel Guitar
Kevin started playing guitar because he loves to move around! “I love meeting new people, I love hearing their stories and learning about their culture,” he says. Kevin strives to write music that inspires song, dance, and improves people's days.
Sean Hodge
Sean Hodge
Grand Cutaway
Sean Hodge is a full time music performer and songwriter based out of South Lake Tahoe, CA. Sean has been playing guitar for over 34 years and has a versatile and smooth voice that entertains audiences 5-6 days a week. With a request list of over 300 songs, Sean specializes in solo acoustic performances that have something for everyone.
Emily Daniel
Emily Daniel
Travel Guitar
Based in Nashville, Emily Daniel is a talented singer-songwriter with a timeless country sound. Her passion for music began at a young age when she learned to sing four-part harmony with her family in the car. Emily credits her writing style to the legends she grew up listening to, such as Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Johnny Cash, to name a few.
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