Al Bonhomme

Country Guitarist / Producer

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Al Bonhomme on SoundBetter

Dynamic award-winning versatile guitarist and producer with a proven track record. Elevate your songs with professional-grade electric and acoustic guitar tracks, paired with polished, radio-ready music production.

• Pro Guitar Tracks: Expert electric and acoustic guitar, plus banjo, mandolin, slide guitar, steel guitar and dobro, tailored to your song’s vibe.

• Strong acoustic guitar playing including fingerpicking and modern rhythm patterns and chord voicings.

• Radio-Ready Production: From a stripped-down ac guitar / vocal demo to a full-band arrangement mixed and mastered for Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and radio.

• Vocal Expertise: Precision tuning, harmony arrangements and coaching for polished, professional sounding vocals.

• Elite Collaborations: Access to top-tier musicians and vocalists in Los Angeles and Nashville for world-class results.

• My sound ranges from the twang of Dwight Yoakam to the modern country edge of Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson to the soulful blues-rock vibe of Joe Bonamassa. Comfortable across modern and traditional country, rock, blues, R&B, pop and rockabilly, I adapt to your song’s unique style.

• Premium SoundBetter provider, ensuring fast responses and top-tier service for your project.

Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.

Credits

AllMusic verified credits for Al Bonhomme
  • Sarah Shook
  • Sarah Shook & the Disarmers
  • Sarah Shook
  • Sarah Shook & the Disarmers
  • Karen Lovely
  • Karen Lovely
  • Dwight Yoakam
  • Lisa Williams
  • Lisa Williams
  • The Comforters
  • Dwight Yoakam
  • Frank Rose
  • Frank Rose
  • Frank Rose
  • Frank Rose
  • Frank Rose
  • Dwight Yoakam
  • Dwight Yoakam
  • Danni Leigh
  • Danni Leigh
  • Dwight Yoakam
  • Jim Matt
  • Terri Binion
Discogs verified credits for Al Bonhomme
  • Various
  • Frank Rose
  • Dwight Yoakam
  • Danni Leigh
  • Dwight Yoakam
  • Dwight Yoakam
  • Frank Rose
  • Dwight Yoakam
  • Dwight Yoakam
  • Sarah Shook And The Disarmers

25 Reviews - 5 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Jan P.
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    Great playing by Al and my song immediately became much better!

  2. Review by Mickey L.
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    Thanks for personalized service and a very pretty lick

  3. Review by Luke N.
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    Gave me great Dobro and Banjo tracks for my song. Very fitting. Excellent quality recordings. Very Professional. Very happy with his work!

  4. Review by Todd B.
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    Al is talented, perceptive, and is my go-to guitar player for my songwriting. I've been working with him for quite some time now and he has never let me down. A true professional and a good guy too.

  5. Review by Todd B.
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    Al is a brilliant guitarist with a great feel. I'm not sure how to add to that compliment other than to say he has become my go-to guitarist lately and will remain so. Fluid in all styles.

  6. Review by Jan P.
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    Al did add some great guitars to my song! Highest quality!

  7. Review by Todd B.
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    Al is fantastic to work with and is now my go-to guitar player as he has never disappointed. Four songs done with him now with many more planned. He has a great feel for the work to be done.

  8. Review by Dale T.
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    Great to work with, provided high quality tracks that matched the feel of the song I was working on. Completed earlier than estimated, so all good.

  9. Review by Todd B.
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    Another fantastic experience with Al. Four songs and counting. Definitely working with him again soon.

  10. Review by Todd B.
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    Al is hands down a solid pro with an array of genres in his arsenal. I chose him for my rock/pop songs even though he advertises mostly as a country player. I do also like much country music, and his sample reel was so spot on with the song to which it was applied, I took a chance and hired him. Four songs later, I am not disappointed - in fact, I am thrilled with his work. Nice guy too. He gave me more than I needed every time, and I feel he was genuinely concerned with my success as well.

  11. Review by Todd B.
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    Al has been an absolute pleasure to work with and is super talented. Although he advertises himself as a "country" guitarist, his work for me is more rock and even pop oriented. His online sample reel, though "country" oriented, was so good I just had a feeling about him which led me to read more of his bio. His bio said he could do other types of music as well, so I gave him a try! It's been working out great and I'm really jazzed with his work. Al can really do it all!

  12. Review by Todd B.
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    Al did a wonderful job with guitar parts that made my song sparkle. A true professional who will get you just what you need. I highly recommend him and his attention to detail. Nice to work with as well.

  13. Review by Mark T.
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    Al played very stylish and clear country-style guitar on one of my tracks, adding some rhythmic elements as well to enhance the song's vibe. Quick turnaround together with very accurate playing yet imparts a great mood and feel. Highly recommended

  14. Review by John C.
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    Al was a joy to work with. His wonderful guitar playing added so much to my song. I'm very very happy with the results and definitely want to work with Al again.

  15. Review by Federico S.
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    Talented, experienced, fun to work with. If you want your tracks to sound professional, look no further Al is the right man. Looking forward to our next project!

  16. Review by Florian Hainzlmaier
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    Once again - working with Al was a great experience.
    Great quality, great communication and reliable work.
    He's not only a great versatile guitar player, but also a fantastic multi-instrumentalist.
    In the end I got exactly what I asked for.

  17. Review by Florian H.
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    Al is a great example of long experience, versatility and high professionalism.
    We're working on acoustic guitars for a new demo and it was very quick and easy and I'm happy with the result and the communication.
    I'm looking forward to work on some other projects with Al very soon!

  18. Review by RSpark
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    It was a pleasure working with Al!
    Love his sound on the guitar and how he accompanied me and enabled my vocals to stand out in the song, it sounds amazing!
    Looking forward to work with him again on future projects!
    Many thanks Al!

  19. Review by Kathryn K.
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    Al is a highly intuitive and talented blues and country guitarist and his experience really shows in the musicality of how he plays! He provided me with several outstanding acoustic and electric guitar tracks which all come together to create a multifaceted, dynamic and beautiful sound. His blues solos are truly tasteful and his tones are fantastic. Highly professional recordings, great communication and a pleasure to work with! Thanks Al!

  20. Review by Federico S.
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    My second time working with Al. Amazing acoustic guitar work, beautifully recorded. He also delivered a terrific bass line. Always quick and professional. Looking forward to our next project!

Interview with Al Bonhomme

  1. Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

  2. A: Kris Bradley. Is a great producer, vocalist and songwriter! I work with her a lot and she is awesome!

  3. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  4. A: At my studio recording is digital. There are so many more options that way and it’s way easier to work with and especially to recall a mix and make adjustments. But I do have access to an analog studio if somebody prefers that. Nothing sounds like a vintage Neve console into a 2” MCI 16 track machine!

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

  6. A: Will my song be good enough quality for the radio or Spotify? My answer is: You need musicians that understand how to make a record! Combine that, with today's recording technology and it is totally radio ready. My guitar playing and productions will stand up with anything out there.

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

  8. A: What type of sound they want, any reference tracks, how big of a production, what they expect and budget. Its good to get all that stuff out front so there's no miscommunication. It’s all workable!

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

  10. A: Communicate exactly what you’re looking for, your desired sound, and budget. Let’s discuss your project—click ‘Contact’ to share your vision and get started on a track that stands out!

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

  12. A: Guitars, a sun umbrella of some sort and a solar powered recorder of some sort.

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

  14. A: I've been doing music and playing guitar professionally for 40 years. Started out playing in bars as a teenager, eventually moved to Los Angeles in the 80s where i attended Music school and continued playing live, recording, touring and producing. I continue to be very active recording, gigging and touring.

  15. Q: How would you describe your style?

  16. A: In like to work towards whatever the songs dictates. I play really nice guitar hooky stuff and excellent acoustic guitar. I can shred some country guitar, rock out through a cranked Marshall, add a little funky skank or play it melodic, sweet and simple.

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

  18. A: Lately a lot of modern country songs and also some traditional stuff. Guitar vocal demos for songwriters. Also I'm very comfortable with rock, blues, rockabilly and R&B styles also.

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

  20. A: Bring the artist's vision to life! I make songs sound good by adding strong parts and hooks and arrangement ideas. I'm also an excellent vocal producer and arranger for vocal harmonies. I've got good musical knowledge and can communicate ideas to pro musicians to get their best performance.

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

  22. A: For guitar tracks I can work off of a stereo bounce or individual stems. I’ll work out a riff, some hook parts and whatever else the artist wants and send back for approval. A revision or two is not a problem. A lot of times I'll add another solo take or a fills track track so there's some choices for the artist. Many times, when the inspiration strikes, I'll add something completely different or an unexpected instrument to add a little extra spice. For full productions I can work 2 ways: 1- Start with a bare bones acoustic guitar vocal and start building the song from the bottom up with drums, bass, guitars, keys etc... Then add a few different vocal takes and comp a good vocal track. Add Harmonies as needed. Mix and Master. 2- I have access to a world class studio at a reasonable rate where we can record a whole band live. Overdubs and mixing back at my home studio. Add extra instruments and vocals as needed. Mix and Master. Everything depends on what your final goal and what sound you're looking to get for the song. All music comes out ready to compete in all today's music platforms.

  23. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  24. A: Pro tools, Universal Audio Apollo interface, Focal and NS10M monitors, Avalon and Black Lion Mic pres, ADL and DBX compressors, Plugins by UA, Sound Toys, Slate, Waves, Lexicon, Melodyne, etc... Mics: Pearlman TM-1, vintage AKG 414, Mojave MA100, Shure sm57s, Sennheiser, A full range of electric and acoustic guitars and amps and a Kemper profiler.

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

  26. A: What Mutt Lange did with Shania Twain is amazing. I try to be the modern version of that. Also Pete Anderson’s work with Dwight Yoakam was a match made in heaven!

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

  28. A: Most often I’m doing electric guitar parts, solos and acoustic guitar. Also full song productions for artists and songwriters.

  29. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  30. A: Probably the albums I did with Dwight Yoakam. One tune in particular, "Back Of Your Hand" ended up being just fingerpicking acoustic guitar and a live string section. I got to perform it on the Tonight Show with Dwight when Jay Leno was still hosting. That was a high point. Also my country guitar instructional book which was #1 on Amazon for a while and is being used as curriculum at Musicians Institute in Hollywood Ca.

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

  32. A: Probably some people pigeon hole me as a country guy but in reality I do many styles from blues, RnB, jazz to rock styles equally well.

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

  34. A: I'm working on finishing a new blues / rock album with Michael E. English and finished a debut album with a new country artist Simone Reyes. Recently finished acoustic guitars on a new George Ducas album and the Nightroamer album by Sarah Shook and the Disarmers with producer Pete Anderson. I’m about to start on another album with Pete producing a young band from Bakersfield. I’ll keep you posted!

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

  36. A: You will be100% satisfied. I check with clients every step of the way with guitar tracks or full on productions.

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

  38. A: I get to play music all day and hang out with creative people.

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

  40. A: I'd love to produce a track for Carrie Underwood. She's such a phenomenal singer and I've got a song that she would just slay!

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

  42. A: Its all about the song!

  43. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  44. A: Guitar playing and song production!

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Terms Of Service

1 or 2 reasonable revisions on everything, 1 to 3 day turn around for guitar tracks.
Full production takes longer.

GenresSounds Like
  • Dwight Yoakam
  • Lainey Wilson
  • Joe Bonamassa
Gear Highlights
  • State-of-the-art Pro Tools studio;Fender
  • Gibson
  • Gretsch
  • Tom Anderson elec gtrs; Martin
  • Collings
  • Taylor ac gtrs; Fender
  • Marshall
  • Matchless amps. Advanced effects and plugins ensure pristine
  • professional recordings.
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More SamplesI played elec or acoustic guitar and was producer on some tunes.
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