Guthrie Govan
The Aristocrats
British virtuoso guitarist combining exceptional technical ability with profound musicality and tasteful restraint. His playing spans jazz, fusion, metal, blues, and rock with equal authenticity and expression across all styles.
SIGNATURE TONE
Versatile British tube warmth with exceptional clarity across clean, overdriven, and high-gain settings. Characterized by jazz-derived harmonic sophistication, bluesy phrasing, and flowing legato technique. Uses tube-driven EL34 amps paired with modern digital modeling for consistent professional tones.
SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA
Explore how the rig evolved over time
Erotic Cakes / Solo Era
Breakthrough solo album showcasing virtuosic compositions across diverse styles from jazz to metal. Extensive touring with Suhr endorsement and Cornford amplification.
Steven Wilson Era
Joined Porcupine Tree frontman Steven Wilson's band for album tours. Required vastly expanded tonal palette for progressive rock material with complex MIDI switching systems.
The Aristocrats Era
Virtuosic power trio formed in 2011 with Bryan Beller (bass) and Marco Minnemann (drums). Known for genre-blending improvisational prowess and humor-infused performances.
Hans Zimmer & Digital Era
Touring with film composer Hans Zimmer, performing with orchestras worldwide. Transitioned to complete digital modeling rig (Fractal Audio FM9) for consistency and portability.