Suhr Players Page

Suhr Players

Our guitars resonate in the hands of players from all walks of life and from every corner of the world. Whether you are serious pro making a living playing or teaching guitar or a weekend warrior or a casual music hobbyist interested in the best the world has to offer, Suhr guitars and amps provide superb reliable performance, amazing sounds, and cool mojo that will only grow as the years go by. Here we dedicate a section of our site to you, the Suhr player. We appreciate you choosing our gear and supporting us out in the real world – playing our instruments and making great music. So be a part of the growing community of Suhr players who want to show the world they’re playing the very best! Submit a photo of you playing a Suhr with a brief bio, your influences, a comment and a link to your site and we’ll be happy to have you here!

  • Name: Christian Mueller
  • Bio: Christian started playing guitar as a late bloomer. Inspired by the sounds of the early 90`s like Alice in Chains and Pearl Jam, he started his main Band 13Stone in 2008. Chris is well known for his hard and pregnant riffs.
  • Fave Artists: Slash, Jerry Cantrell, Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler, Andrè Pflaumbaum, Guthrie Govan and Marc Meinekat
  • Suhr Guitar Comment: "Having played tons of guitars until I found the Guthrie Govan Signature and the 10th Anniversary. Only the Suhr tone represent my inner soul. Technical and tonal the best Instruments I've ever played. I'm Suhrified."
  • Website: http://www.13Stone.com http://www.myspace.com/13stone

  • Name: Curt Mah
  • Bio: Guitarist/Songwriter for the bands Five Nines and NirvPilots from San Jose, Calif.
  • Fave Artists: Joe Bonamassa, John Norum, Neal Schon, Jeff Kollman, Doug Aldrich, Andy Timmons, Michael Landau, Pete Thorn, Ty Tabor, Marcos Sfogli, Rafael Moreira
  • Suhr Guitar Comment: "The 3 things I look for in any guitar are punchy tone, great feel/playability, and good looks. For the last four years, my go-to guitar has been a Suhr Mercedes Blue Pro Series S1 – and it's got all three of those qualities. It’s also the perfect guitar for live and studio use since it's rock solid, intonates flawlessly, and never lets me down. I've also added a Guthrie inspired Standard, and Landau-esq Classic to the stable. I've got some 15 other guitars to choose from, and the Suhrs are the only ones I use these days!"
  • Website: http://fiveninesband.com/ http://www.myspace.com/nirvpilots

  • Name: Brian Emerson
  • Bio: Hailing from the north east of England, I have played for years for many top bands and now am a pro guitar teacher for a local music college and playing lead guitar for "Slip of the Tongue" - a Whitesnake tribute show .
  • Fave Artists: Andy Timmons, Steve Lukather , Guthrie Goven, Neal Schon, Andy Wood, Brent Mason and, of course, Hendrix but to name a few...
  • Suhr Guitar Comment: "I have been playing Les Pauls and Strats for years but after 5 minutes playing a Suhr Modern I found that the other guitars could not match up to the playability and craftsmanship of the Suhr. Also the finishing on all the guitars is absolutely fantastic. I now own a Suhr Modern Carve Top Limited Edition and a Guthrie Govan Signature which I think is the most versatile guitar I have ever come across. It's not hard to get hooked on quality!"
  • Website: http://www.vendetta-theband.com http://www.myspace.com/slipofthetonguetheband

  • Name: Pete Thompson
  • Bio: Pete started playing guitar aged 14.. Once he heard Van Halen’s Eruption for the first time he was hooked! Pete has been active on the British rock scene since the early 90’s with his bands Strange Thing and Roswell. As well as touring the UK extensively, he has also recorded sessions for Rondor Music Publishing. In 2006 he got together with his long time friend and fellow guitarist Edward Box to form the central six string assault of Vendetta. Vendetta have now produced two albums available from Lion Music (Tyranny of Minority and Heretic Nation). As well as being a gifted guitarist, Pete is also a very well respected Concept Artist working for the Video Games and Movie business and is responsible for all the visual media pertaining to the Vendetta brand, including logo design, and album illustration.
  • Fave Artists: George Lynch, Jake E. Lee, Yngwie Malmsteen, Doug Aldrich, Joe Satriani, Edward Van Halen, Warren DeMartini, John Petrucci, Steve Vai, Tony MacAlpine and Jason Becker.
  • Suhr Guitar Comment: "Having used a host of different guitars throughout my career, I was floored when I picked up my first Suhr. The feel, tone and look just blew me away.. from now on, every guitar I play live and in the studio will be Suhr all the way!"
  • Website: http://www.vendetta-theband.com http://www.atomhawk.com

  • Name: Edward Box
  • Bio: After a short lived career in BMX! Edward officially kicked off his love for playing guitar age 14. His main band throughout the late 80s early 90s was XLR8R who had a good bit of success around the local scene. Since then Edward has recorded and released two solo instrumental albums on the Lion Music label. Plectrumhead was released in 2002 and Moonfudge in 2006. Both received excellent reviews and established him as a new voice on the UK guitar scene. In 2004 he also appeared on The Spirit Lives On: The Music of Jimi Hendrix Vol 1, an album that also featured the talents of Greg Howe, Richie Kotzen and Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal. Recently he has been one of the key contributors to All Out Guitar, the world’s leading online guitar magazine and he is also a member of the selection panel for the 2008 Guitar Idol contest, Ed has had great success so far with Vendetta and is currently hard at work writing with the band`s third Album.
  • Fave Artists: Michael Schenker, Yngwie Malmsteen, Doug Aldrich, Joe Satriani, Edward Van Halen, George Lynch, Warren DeMartini, Ronni Le Tekro, Kee Marcello, Michael Lee Firkins, Tony MacAlpine and Mathias Jabs.
  • Suhr Guitar Comment: "After trying out Pete`s Suhr Modern, I was amazed at the quality of it. Every note sang out with clarity the set up was flawless. These are the guitars that others are judged by!"
  • Website: http://www.vendetta-theband.com http://www.edwardbox.com

  • Name: Jeremy Miller
  • Bio: As a child Isaw my father playing guitar around the house and one day I just decided tohave him teach me something... and I never stopped :) Right now I'm going toBerklee College of Music in Boston, and my intent is to become a privateinstructor. I also write some of my own music, which I'll call"experimental rock," and my goal is to always be as original andcreative as possible.
  • Fave Artists: GeorgeLynch, Greg Howe, Angus Young, Guthrie Govan, Dave Martone, Jeff Beck, FrankGambale, Don Lappin, and too many others to list here!
  • Suhr Guitar Comment: "Part of my musical philosophy is to never be limited by my gear and my SuhrModern delivers. It is an amazingly versatile guitar that can get to any tone Ihave needed. From a jazzy warm clean sound to high-gain leads, it has all beenpossible. The amazing opportunity to get a personally perfect guitar down toever last detail makes it a no contest. My Suhr is by far the finest guitar Ihave ever played!"
  • Website: http://www.youtube.com/jmmiller9

  • Name: Pflaume
  • Bio: Playing since I was 12 years old, the main band is WHITESHAKE, Germany's finest WS Tribute!
  • Fave Artists: Guthrie Govan, John Sykes, Reb Beach, Paul Gilbert and all that stuff.
  • Suhr Guitar Comment: "I've played them all before, all the brands that a guitarist is forced to try. But when we decided to put together a Whitesnake Tribute Band, I was searching for the 'real guitar.' I saw Reb several times playing his Suhr and I gave it a try. From then on I was 'suhrified.' And got four Suhr Moderns and I'm sure that I'll never play something else again. Thanks for these stunning instruments!"
  • Website: www.pflaume-live.de

  • Name: Ainsley Wills
  • Bio: Based in the North East of England I have been playing guitar since about the age of 13. Currently I am playing lead guitar with SLIP OF THE TONGUE, a Whitesnake tribute band.
  • Fave Artists: Doug Aldrich, John Sykes, Robben Ford, Steve Lukather, Guthrie Govan and many many more.
  • Suhr Guitar Comment: "Having bought a used Pro Series S3 I fell in love immediately with the playability, tone and finish of Suhr guitars. I was so hooked I also bought a stunning Suhr Modern in Bengal, this guitar can produce the most beautiful shimmery, warm cleans to the fattest, sustaining, singing lead tones. Again the comfort, playability and tone are second to none. Best guitars I have played and owned EVER !!"
  • Website: www.myspace.com/slipofthetonguetheband

  • Name: Brandon Gan
  • Bio: Guitarist/Songwriter/Guitar Instructor from Singapore
  • Fave Artists: Richie Kotzen, Greg Howe, Jimi Hendrix, Paul Gilbert, Allen Hinds, Steve Lukather, Michael Landau
  • Suhr Guitar Comment: "Right out of the box, the guitar played and sounded fantastic. I took it to use at a show i had the next day and has been my number one for the last 8 months. The guitar never disappoints regardless of the genre of music i need to play. I cannot imagine playing another brand of guitar after owning a Suhr."
  • Website: www.brandon-gan.com

  • Name: Mark Day
  • Bio: Guitarist for SamHill, Co-Owner of a Music Lessons School. Guitar Rig fanatic. I've been fortunate enough to warmup for some great Canadian acts such as Trooper, Honeymoon Suite, Lee Aaron, Sash Jordon, April Wine and others. We were also the so called Canadian "Houseband" for some of the contestants of TV's Rockstar Supernova when they gigged in Canada. We were the the music backline for Dilana, Magni, and Storm Large.
  • Fave Artists: John Sykes, George Lynch, Steve Lukather, Doug Aldrich, Reb Beach, Neal Schon.
  • Suhr Amp Comment: "After using the CAE 3+se preamp and speaking with John Suhr, I decided to get an OD100se+. From the first chord, I fell in love with this amp. Every night is a tone dream! Every single gig I get complimented on the incredible tone that comes from this amp. Thanks John!!!!"
  • Website: www.thesamhillband.com // www.limelightmusicacademy.com

  • Name: Tom Salvo
  • Bio: Long Island, NY based rock, fusion and solo jazz guitarist.
  • Fave Artists: Jimmy Bruno, Robben Ford, John Petrucci, Alex Lifeson, Eric Johnson, Frank Gambale.
  • Suhr Guitar Comment: "My Suhr Standard is an amazing guitar with incredible tone, feel, and versatility. Playing is effortless. I can literally play faster on this guitar than any other, and that allows the ideas to really flow. Everything about this guitar defines what a quality instrument should be. I get compliments on my Suhr all the time!"
  • Website: www.geocities.com/tomsalvojazz

  • Name: Bert Bessems
  • Bio: Guitarist/arranger from Maastricht, The Netherlands. Bands include Partner, Fandango, René Innemee & The Revival Band (aka Creedence Revival Band).
  • Fave Artists: Larry Carlton, Jay Graydon, Robben Ford, Scott Henderson, Michael Landau, Jeff Beck, Joe Pass, Steve Lukather, Brent Mason, Doug Aldrich, and many, many more.
  • Suhr Guitar Comment: "After playing for more than 40 years now and going through a lot of different and well known guitars and amps I've come to the conclusion that Suhr guitars are it for me, the feel and playing, the vintage sound, everything is super on these instruments. I just can't put them away, I have 5 Suhr guitars already and I don't think it will end with this number of 5. I've sold most of the other guitars, just kept some nice jazz guitars. For amps I'm playing the OD100 SH/SE, it covers everything I have to do, I will be getting the OD100 Classic+ in purple with matching 4 x 12 cab in a few weeks. I have to admit I'm a real Suhr addict."
  • Website: www.bertbessems.com

  • Name: Scott Welker
  • Bio: Rock Blues Guitarist/Web Developer
  • Fave Artists: EVH, Gary Moore, Jeff Beck, Joe Satriani, Warren Haynes, Dickey Betts, Leslie West, Albert Collins, Freddie King, Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Ritchie Blackmore, and everyone else who plays with fire, passion, soul and spontaneity.
  • Suhr Guitar Comment: "My crowning achievement as a guitarist is owning two distinctly different Suhr Guitars. I've actually sold off the rest of my guitars since I have no need for them anymore. Having quantity of lesser quality guitars did not mean as much as having two Suhrs."
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  • Name: Flint Mavis
  • Bio: I've been playing guitar since I was 12, having had the good fortune to study at Musicians Institute in Hollywood I was afforded the opportunity to be around alot of really great players. Not much rubbed off on me, but I've been lucky enough to do some really great gigs with the Goo Goo Dolls, Warrant, Quiet Riot and a bunch of my early guitar heroes. I'm currently playing guitar with my band Neverwonder, you can catch us in Southern California playing just about every weekend.
  • Fave Artists: Joe Satriani, Guthrie Govan, Steve Vai, Sevendust, Coldplay, Black Crowes and of course all the 80's Shrapnel records guys.
  • Suhr Amp Comment: "What can I say about the OD series that hasn't already been said by players far greater than I? If it's good enough for Scott Henderson, Mike Landau, Doug Aldrich, Rob Marcello and Reb Beach then I'd better be able to coax a tune or two out of one. In all seriousness, this is the best amp I've ever played, and I've owned all of them. Best clean tone from a channel switcher, BAR NONE. Most open dynamic lead tone, what else could you want? Oh yeah....customer service....John & Ed are without peer in that department."
  • Website: www.neverwonder.com

  • Name: Josh Jove
  • Bio: Guitarist/Songwriter/Producer from Orlando, FL
  • Fave Artists: Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Michael Landau, The Edge, Frank Zappa, Guthrie Govan, Scott Henderson, Michael Thompson
  • Suhr Amp Comment: "The OD-100 is hands down the greatest amp I have ever played through. It has been used in everything I've been involved in since I've owned it. It has impressed audience members, bands, and engineers all over the Orlando area on countless occasions. I'll never walk into a session without it!"
  • Website: www.kitelinemusic.com

  • Name: Jimmy Vomvas
  • Bio: Started playing guitar when I was 12...been hooked ever since
  • Fave Artists: Van Halen, U2, and pretty much anything else that came out in the 80s...
  • Suhr Guitar Comment: "I've played almost every brand of guitars...some of them were $$$$$$. It was a running gag with my band because every week I'd show up with something new...couldn't find the right guitar for me. This all ended when I came across Suhr guitars...my 2 custom Suhrs have cured my G.A.S. for all other guitars...now I just G.A.S. for more Suhrs."
  • Website: www.mhzrock.com

  • Name: Jeff Karp
  • Bio: Basically a bar band player most of my life...a couple years of music theory and classical lessons at the local college...grew up listening to Classic Rock from the 70's but also enjoy tele pickin' and solo classical guitar pieces...
  • Fave Artists: Led Zep, Skynyrd, Yes, Schenker, any of thos country tele pickers out there!!
  • Suhr Guitar Comment: "One of the best investments I've ever made, the best thing about a Suhr besides its quality build is the more you play it, the more you love it..."
  • Website: www.eightballonline.com

  • Name: Thibaud Simon
  • Bio: I started playing when I was 14. Since then I have been playing in several bands performing in bars, clubs in France and abroad ; Canada, USA, Austria. I was lucky enough to attend The Berklee College of Music. I am now back in France ready to take advantage of my Suhr.
  • Fave Artists: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, BB King, Guns n' Roses.
  • Suhr Guitar Comment: "My Suhr Standard helps me so much to sound good...It might be unfair!"
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  • Name: Kern Dudley
  • Bio: Professional musician working in the Nashville and Knoxville areas in Tennessee
  • Fave Artists: All of them
  • Suhr Guitar Comment: "Love the Classic T...She is smooth and ornery all at the same time."
  • Website: 

  • Name: Heath
  • Bio: Lead vocalist and guitar player in Heath and the Control Freaks, owner of Boston Guitar Works music shop
  • Fave Artists: John Mellancamp, Bruce Springsteen, Jim Croce, Led Zeppelin
  • Suhr Guitar Comment: "One of the best things about owning a cool guitar shop is being able to own and use the best gear available. One of my main guitars is a Suhr Classic T. I'm a huge fan of Suhr Guitars, and I dont think I've ever played a bad one! The playabilty of my Suhr is second to none. It makes playing almost effortless and in fact I know I'm a better guitar player when I'm playing it. As far as the sound goes, Suhr pickups are hard to beat. The stock Classic T pickups are very versatile. I can get the Tele twang from the bridge pickup, and the neck pickup is far more usable and full sounding than a traditional Tele pickup. I'm also a big fan of the Feiten tuning system and I think that my guitar being more in tune translates into better sound, which makes me play and sound better! Whether live or in the studio, my Suhr hasn't let me down. Thank you John and crew for a great guitar!!"
  • Website: www.myspace.com/heath/

  • Name: Phil Dean
  • Bio: UK Blues influenced guitarist
  • Fave Artists: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Robben Ford, Donald Fagen, Stevie Ray Vaughan
  • Suhr Guitar Comment: "When I didn’t think I could find a better guitar – this Suhr proved me very wrong!"
  • Website: www.phildean.net

  • Name: Shon Kornfeld
  • Bio: Guitarist/songwriter/producer, bands include Helen 55, Fontaine and Bulletboys.
  • Fave Artists: Jane's Addiction, Failure, Rage Against the Machine, My Bloody Valentine, Hum
  • Suhr Guitar Comment: "My custom Suhrs are the best guitars for me, period."
  • Website: www.shon.info

  • Name: Paul Warren
  • Bio: Guitarist, instructor for private lessons and clinics and workshops, owner/director of the Raleigh Music Academy
  • Fave Artists: Andy Timmons, Bumblefoot, Guthrie Govan, John Petrucci, Vinnie Moore, Mattias Eklundh
  • Suhr Guitar Comment: "One of the most articulate and well built guitars I’ve ever played. It really produces a clear and resonant sound which makes dialing in the desired tones that much easier for me."
  • Website: www.paulwarren.com, www.raleighmusicacademy.com

 

 

 

 

 


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