TylerJSpencer
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SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Violin, Trumpet, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Flute, Other, Fiddle, Cello, Accordion, Harp.

ABOUT

I am primarily a performing and studio lead guitarist (6, 7, 8 string electric/acoustic). My main style is is death metal in the broadest sense, but I come from a jazz/blues background, so plenty of that bleeds through in my writing. I have had the privilege of playing with and opening for some big acts including Jon Anderson, Mike Keneally, and Foghat, among others. On a related note, I have spent the last 15 years instructing guitar, bass, and vocals on my own and through a number of programs and schools.

Brief background aside, I'm looking for like-minded and skilled musicians to put together a truly heavy force to be reckoned with in the PNW: Those who have experience in working bands and a commitment to rehearsal/practice.

I have many many arrangements written and plenty more ideas to hash out with a group. Some have been recorded at my home studio, but most have not yet. I am set up with DI's, decent mics and pres, and some room treatment.

Because I am new enough to the area, it's all just me right now on lead and vocals. That being said, what this band needs is a wicked rhythm guitarist, an exceptional 5 or 6-string bassist, and a powerful drummer. Depending on arrangements, a dedicated vocalist may be required as well, so don't hesitate to contact me if you're the type to mix frys, gutterals, false chords and natural vocals.

Screen name:
TylerJSpencer
Member since:
Aug 05 2021
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Touring
Years playing music:
20
Gigs played:
50 to 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
6-7 nights a week
Most available:
Days

Influences

Inferi, Archspire, Ensiferum, Wretched, Eluveitie, Revocation, Slice the Cake, Atlantis Chronicles, Entombed, Blind Guardian, Acrania, Sepultura, Candlemass, Finntroll, Korpiklaani, Gojira, Gorguts, Carach Angren, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Nothgard, Shadow of Intent, Veil of Pnath, Vulvodynia, Ascariasis, Masterplan, Vektor, Children of Bodom, Iron Maidenz Iced Earth, Demons and Wizards, Chimaera, Nekrogoblikon, Nordheim, Equilibrium, King Crimson, Frank Zappa, S.O.D, Vulfpeck, Pennywise, Rancid, Bad Religion, Skeletonwitch, Pestilence, Carnifex, Blood Red Throne, etc. etc. etc.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:
Expert
Rhythm Guitar:
Expert
Lead Guitar:
Expert
Acoustic Guitar:
Expert

EQUIPMENT

Carvin custom 6 string (x2)
Schecter ATX Blackjack C7-FR (Prototype)
Schecter SLS Blackjack C8
Agile 7 string baritone microtonal (48-fret)
Washburn Rover travel acoustic (sounds unique)
S.L. Mossman Tennessee Flattop, Dreanought acoustic guitar (old but gold)
Fender Active/Passive P-Bass Special
Caramel electric/acoustic ukulele

Kustom '72 Coupe Hardtop (72W)
Carvin Vai Legacy 4x12 slanted cab
Fender Frontman Reverb 38W
Laney HCM10 (practice amp)

Ibanez Jet Driver overdrive
OGRE Thunderclap distortion
Jext Telez Dizzy Tone, Gold V4 fuzz
Boss DD3 delay
Custom Crybaby wah
Morley Pro-II wah
BBE maximizer
Lexicon MX200

SWR 350x bass head
Eden 4x10 bass cab

Korg Minilogue analog synth

Roland TR-707 (all original - time clock has a neat drift to it)

Novation SL-MKII 49 key usb controller

Mackie Onyx F400
DBX Quantum
TC C300 compressor
Tascam SS-CDR200

Sonuus G2M guitar-midi converter

Zoom H6

Rode NT1-A
Audix i5
EV N/D468
Sony ECM-33F
Sennheiser E835

(Logic X, Pro Tools, Melodyne, Reason 4, and a few 3rd party plug-ins)

MUSIC