
Billboard-charting guitarist / mixing engineer who has opened for Bon Jovi, NEEDTOBREATHE, Switchfoot, and The Beach Boys. I deliver professional remote guitar tracks for alternative, rock, blues, funk, and folk artists, with fast turnaround and ready to mix stems.
Hey, I'm Brad - a Billboard-charting guitarist, mixing engineer, and co-founder of the alt rock band Shiny Penny.
I've been playing guitar for 20+ years and have had the opportunity to open for Bon Jovi, The Beach Boys, NEEDTOBREATHE, Switchfoot, Colony House, and more great acts during my touring career. My playing is influenced by artists like John Mayer, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Gary Clark Jr.
I also studied audio engineering at Butler University and have worked as a recording and mixing engineer, so I approach every project with an ear for detail. Great guitar parts start with great tones, and I take pride in delivering tracks that sound inspiring and real from the moment you drop them into your session.
Whether you need rhythm / lead parts, ambient textures, or arrangement support, I'll work with you to understand your vision and create something that elevates your track.
You'll receive clean, organized dry and processed stems, clear communication, and a fast turnaround.
If you're looking for guitar tracks with soul, tone, and attention to detail, I'd love to collaborate.
Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.
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Languages
- English
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Interview with Brad DiCarlo
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Here in the Open by Shiny Penny. Recorded all of the guitars in Nashville with Grammy winning engineer Buckley Miller. Album charted on Billboard. Great record, front to back...if I may say so myself :)
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Vibe + flexibility = both!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What's your vision / end goal?
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Strat / Princeton / Hummingbird / Apollo Twin X / Macbook Pro
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Playing for the song
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Doyle Bramhall II, RHCP, Cory Wong, John Mayer, Audiosalve, Kings of Leon, Ariel Posen, RATM, Wilder Woods, Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, The Dip, Colony House, Philip Sayce Andrew Scheps, Rick Rubin, Michael Brauer, F. Reid Shippen, Buckley Miller, Cian Riordan, Tchad Blake, Chris Lord-Alge, Dave Pensado
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Remote guitar recording / production & mixing

I was the Guitarist, Recording Engineer, Producer, Songwriter, & Vocalist in this production
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $100 per song
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $100 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $200 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $200 per song
Pro guitar tracks delivered as high-quality WAVs. 2 revisions included. Real amps and/or Neural DSP/Helix Native. 5-7 day turnaround.
- John Mayer
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Gary Clark Jr.
- UAD Apollo Twin X
- Fender Princeton '68 Custom Amp
- Egnater Rebel 30 MKII Amp
- Fender John Mayer Signature Stratocaster
- Gibson Custom Les Paul
- Gibson Hummingbird Pro
- Royer R-121
- sE Electronics 5600a II
- UAD/Neural DSP/Soundtoys plugins




