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I'm one of the top performers of rock music in the Nashville music scene, mastering many of rocks top hit songs. I've also been a part of many sessions in Nashville and have a Bachelors degree in recording and production from Appalachian State University. I can create epic guitar solos of any style you need. I specialize in fiery guitar licks.

My name is Victor Arruda, born in Brazil and raised in the United States. I will record guitar on any song you'd like. send me a description of what your looking for and ill do my best to create it for you. Send me your track and I'll have a high quality guitar recording finished for you.

I have quality preamps and microphones, and also vintage gear as well if you are looking for a more vintage tone.
If you want something with trippy reverbs or delays just let me know and ill make a track of just that so can blend it in. Anything is possible so just let me know what you want.
I have an extensive variety of guitars so if your looking for something specific like western Stratocaster, twangy telecaster, heavy Les Paul or 12 string acoustic it's possible.

Equipment list:
Guitars: Fender American Strat, Fender Telecaster with phase switching, '65 Gibson SG junior, 64 Epiphone Al Caiola, Gibson Les Paul Goldtop Traditional, Jimi Hendrix Flying V, 58 reissue Black Beauty, Danelectro 12 string, Danelectro 6 string.
Acoustics: 65 Gibson Hummingbird, 12 string Giannini, 74 Guild, Nylon.
Amps: Fender tweed, Marshall Plexi, Orange OR50, Benson Monarch, Silvertone, EVH amp.

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Interview with Victor Arruda

Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I love analog and will always stick by it but I use a hybrid approach for recording.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To deliver the best guitar track that actually matches the vibe you're looking for.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Content Creation, Musical Creation and Guitar Performance. I've been at it professionally for over 10 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Retro rock style, melodic yet fiery not clique.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would love to work with John Frusciante because he is one of my biggest influences and would love to see how he approaches writing music.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Don't think to hard.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I work on 70s rock music, psychedelic rock, country and blues
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Crafting a solo for your song that matches the vibe and sound of your music.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I can bring amazing guitar tracks to your song. Anything from fiery electric blues licks to lush acoustics. My wide range of guitars allow me to really dial in the proper tone you are looking for.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have Logic pro x and Protools and I'm using an apollo x8 as my interface. I have some cool preamps such as Chandler Limited EMI TG2, Warm Audio WA73, Warm Audio TB12 and Warm WA76 Compressors. My Microphones are Royer R10, Se Electronics VR2 ribbon, SM57, Beyerdynamic M160, Rodes K2.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I am inspired by Easy Eye Sound here in Nashville, which is run by Dan Auerbach by the Black Keys. Im aslo super heavy influenced by productions style of Eddie Kramer and Glen Johns. My favorite albums were done by these guys, i love the way they use delays and reverbs on guitars to add layers and other dimensions to recordings.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I'm a huge performer in Nashville but I have a nice studio and I send guitar tracks to clients and do full band recordings as much as I can.