Axe-Bangers: The Guitarist Showcase ~ A Profile Report Featuring Some Of The World's Most Talented, Accomplished & Upcoming Players.

NAME: Chris Matyus
PLAYING (YEARS):
14
STYLE:
Progressive Metal, Classical
GEAR:
Ibanez (RG570, S540, RG7420 7 string), Yamaha Classical, BBE 482 Sonic Maximizer, Rocktron Chameleon Preamp, Mesa Boogie 20/20 Power Amp, Mesa Boogie 2X12 3/4 Back Cabinet, Marshall 1960 4X12 Slant Cabinet
ENDORSEMENTS:
Presently none
PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Graduated from the University of Akron in 1997 with a bachelor's degree in Classical Guitar Performance
CURRENT & UPCOMING PROJECTS: Archetype
FAVORITE GUITARIST:
Tommy T Baron (Vetterli) of Coroner, John Williams (Classical)
MOST UNDERATED PLAYERS: 
Alex Lifeson, Andy Larocque and all the great classical players who get little attention for what they do
BEST MUSICIAN YOU'VE EVER SEEN:
Louis Quintero (Classical) after an awe-inspiring performance in the early 90's
4 WORDS THAT DESCRIBES WHAT YOU WANT TO GET ACROSS IN YOUR PLAYING: 
Originality, diversity, power, feeling
YOUR HERO:
My parents for always supporting me in my musical endeavors
ULTIMATE GOAL:
To be able to write, record and perform music for the rest of my life and never have to work for anyone else   
CONTACT: 
archetype@archetype1.com
WEBSITE: 
http://www.archetype1.com