Chris Colon

Tribute Session Guitarist

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Live session guitarist working on stage with Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick and Lance Bass of NSYNC, AJ McLean of Backstreet Boys, Wanya Morris of Boyz II Men, Scott Stapp from Creed and many more.

Looking for an electrifying performance that captivates audiences? Look no further! I can bring a wealth of experience, having shared the stage with iconic names like Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, Lance Bass of NSYNC, AJ McLean of Backstreet Boys, Wanya Morris of Boyz II Men, Scott Stapp from Creed, and many more.

I believe in collaborating as much as possible to get you the best takes for your project or song. I have professional gear and a professional attitude. Music is fun, let’s have some fun and create something cool!

Guitars
- Gretsch Country Gentleman
- Gretsch Tennessee Rose
- Gibson SG
- Gibson Trini Lopez
- Gibson Les Paul
- Gibson Songwriter Deluxe
- Gibson BR9 Lap Steel
- Novo Solus F1
- Fender Telecaster(s)
- Fender Stratocaster(s)
- Fender Bass VI
- Rickenbacker 12 String
…and more

Amplifiers
- Fender Bassman, Bandmaster, Princeton
- Vox AC30 6/TB
- Marshall JTM

Recording
- UAD Apollo
- UAD Satellite
- UAD OXBOX
- Kemper Profiler
- Fractal AxeFX
- Logic Pro X
- Assorted plugins
- 60+ Guitar Pedals
- Various new and vintage microphones
- Outboard Gear (Warm, Black Lion, Neve, Focusrite, DBX)

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Interview with Chris Colon

  1. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  2. A: Currently on tour with Joey Fatone of NSYNC and AJ McLean of Backstreet Boys. Also working with The Fab Four, 1964: The Tribute and Beatlemania.

  3. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  4. A: I like a mix of both. Digital is consistent but all of the character comes from analog. Each project requires a different outlook.

  5. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  6. A: We will have a fun unique experience and I’ll give you my honest best!

  7. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  8. A: I get to play guitar for a living!

  9. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  10. A: Normally I get asked about what gear I use and I send them a detailed list.

  11. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  12. A: That it is easy!

  13. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  14. A: What exactly are you looking for in your song? How long? What is your deadline? Do you have references to styles?

  15. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  16. A: I believe in getting the best result for your project. I’d be willing to let something go if I felt like I wasn’t technically the right person for your song.

  17. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  18. A: Assuming I’d have no electricity my trusty Gibson J200 but a Princeton Reverb, Nobels ODR1 and an ES335 can cover almost anything!

  19. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  20. A: I started touring the country in a hard rock band in 2007. From there I ended up working at Disney World playing lead guitar for 2 years in a show called The British Invasion. I have been touring various The Beatles tribute shows for 14 years. I have also worked various sessions and played live with memebers of NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Boyz II Men and Creed just to name a few.

  21. Q: How would you describe your style?

  22. A: Melodic

  23. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  24. A: Lady Gaga. She is one of the best of all time.

  25. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  26. A: Surrounding yourself with the right people not always the best people will get you the best results.

  27. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  28. A: Rock, Pop, R&B, Alternative, Country

  29. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  30. A: I work fast and am very good at recreating iconic guitar sounds.

  31. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  32. A: I typically will serve the song. I don’t believe in “showing off” just because you can.

  33. Q: What's your typical work process?

  34. A: I like to listen to the song and understand it. Then I workshop ideas until I find the right thing that fits the song.

  35. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  36. A: I have a small army of guitars, amplifiers, microphones and pedals. Both new and vintage. I also have the latest digital processors so there is no sound I can’t achieve. All of the guitars are recorded with a UAD Apollo, Mac Mini and various outboard preamps, EQ’s and compressors.

  37. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  38. A: I get inspired by the music of the past and find ways to incorporate those styles into today’s music. The session players are the unsung heroes of pop music.

  39. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  40. A: I play electric, acoustic and lap steel guitars for a variety of genres adding some layers to something that needs a finishing touch or starting from scratch.

GenresSounds Like
  • The Beatles
  • *NSYNC
  • Green Day
Gear Highlights
  • Gibson
  • Fender
  • Marshall
  • Fractal
  • Kemper
  • UAD
  • Logic
  • Mac
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