Matt Montesano
It is just me. I play all guitar parts, some bass and keyboard parts, as well as various percussion instruments. I compose and arrange the tunes. I am forced to program many of the tracks because I don't play drums, nor do I currently have ready access to a full-time drummer. GarageBand, Logic Pro and Pro Tools have all contributed to the success of this album.
Your musical influences
Mike Stern, Pat Metheny, Michael Brecker, Antonio Sanchez, John Scofield, Chic Corea... so many more
What equipment do you use?
GUITARS: Custom Fender Strat with two tappable humbucker pickups (EMG 89s). Gibson ES 335 is used for clean tones. Lone Star Strat is used for single-coil lead tones. Taylor acoustics AMPS: Mesa Boogie Triaxis; Mesa Boogie Simul-Class 2:90; TC Electronics G-major; Fender CyberTwin (Great in the studio)
