Suhr Players

Our guitars resonate in the hands of players from all walks of life and from every corner of the world. Whether you are serious pro making a living playing or teaching guitar or a weekend warrior or a casual music hobbyist interested in the best the world has to offer, Suhr guitars and amps provide superb reliable performance, amazing sounds, and cool mojo that will only grow as the years go by. Here we dedicate a section of our site to you, the Suhr player. We appreciate you choosing our gear and supporting us out in the real world – playing our instruments and making great music. So be a part of the growing community of Suhr players who want to show the world they’re playing the very best! Submit a photo of you playing a Suhr with a brief bio, your influences, a comment and a link to your site and we’ll be happy to have you here!

Name: Shon Kornfeld
Bio: Guitarist/songwriter/producer, bands include Helen 55, Fontaine and Bulletboys.
Fave Artists: Jane's Addiction, Failure, Rage Against the Machine, My Bloody Valentine, Hum
Suhr Guitar Comment: "My custom Suhrs are the best guitars for me, period."
Website: www.shon.info

Name: Phil Dean
Bio: UK Blues influenced guitarist
Fave Artists: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Robben Ford, Donald Fagen, Stevie Ray Vaughan
Suhr Guitar Comment: "When I didn’t think I could find a better guitar – this Suhr proved me very wrong!"
Website: www.phildean.net

Name: Paul Warren
Bio: Guitarist, instructor for private lessons and clinics and workshops, owner/director of the Raleigh Music Academy
Fave Artists: Andy Timmons, Bumblefoot, Guthrie Govan, John Petrucci, Vinnie Moore, Mattias Eklundh
Suhr Guitar Comment: "One of the most articulate and well built guitars I’ve ever played. It really produces a clear and resonant sound which makes dialing in the desired tones that much easier for me."
Website: www.paulwarren.com, www.raleighmusicacademy.com

Name: Heath Berkowitz
Bio: Lead vocalist and guitar player in Heath and the Control Freaks, owner of Boston Guitar Works music shop
Fave Artists: John Mellancamp, Bruce Springsteen, Jim Croce, Led Zeppelin
Suhr Guitar Comment: "One of the best things about owning a cool guitar shop is being able to own and use the best gear available. One of my main guitars is a Suhr Classic T. I'm a huge fan of Suhr Guitars, and I dont think I've ever played a bad one! The playabilty of my Suhr is second to none. It makes playing almost effortless and in fact I know I'm a better guitar player when I'm playing it. As far as the sound goes, Suhr pickups are hard to beat. The stock Classic T pickups are very versatile. I can get the Tele twang from the bridge pickup, and the neck pickup is far more usable and full sounding than a traditional Tele pickup. I'm also a big fan of the Feiten tuning system and I think that my guitar being more in tune translates into better sound, which makes me play and sound better! Whether live or in the studio, my Suhr hasn't let me down. Thank you John and crew for a great guitar!!"
Website: www.myspace.com/heath/

Name: Kern Dudley
Bio: Professional musician working in the Nashville and Knoxville areas in Tennessee
Fave Artists: All of them
Suhr Guitar Comment: "Love the Classic T...She is smooth and ornery all at the same time."
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Name: Thibaud Simon
Bio: I started playing when I was 14. Since then I have been playing in several bands performing in bars, clubs in France and abroad ; Canada, USA, Austria. I was lucky enough to attend The Berklee College of Music. I am now back in France ready to take advantage of my Suhr.
Fave Artists: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, BB King, Guns n' Roses.
Suhr Guitar Comment: "My Suhr Standard helps me so much to sound good...It might be unfair!"
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Name: Jeff Karp
Bio: Basically a bar band player most of my life...a couple years of music theory and classical lessons at the local college...grew up listening to Classic Rock from the 70's but also enjoy tele pickin' and solo classical guitar pieces...
Fave Artists: Led Zep, Skynyrd, Yes, Schenker, any of thos country tele pickers out there!!
Suhr Guitar Comment: "One of the best investments I've ever made, the best thing about a Suhr besides its quality build is the more you play it, the more you love it..."
Website: www.eightballonline.com

Name: Jimmy Vomvas
Bio: Started playing guitar when I was 12...been hooked ever since
Fave Artists: Van Halen, U2, and pretty much anything else that came out in the 80s...
Suhr Guitar Comment: "I've played almost every brand of guitars...some of them were $$$$$$. It was a running gag with my band because every week I'd show up with something new...couldn't find the right guitar for me. This all ended when I came across Suhr guitars...my 2 custom Suhrs have cured my G.A.S. for all other guitars...now I just G.A.S. for more Suhrs."
Website: www.mhzrock.com

Name: Josh Jove
Bio: Guitarist/Songwriter/Producer from Orlando, FL
Fave Artists: Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Michael Landau, The Edge, Frank Zappa, Guthrie Govan, Scott Henderson, Michael Thompson
Suhr Amp Comment: "The OD-100 is hands down the greatest amp I have ever played through. It has been used in everything I've been involved in since I've owned it. It has impressed audience members, bands, and engineers all over the Orlando area on countless occasions. I'll never walk into a session without it!"
Website: www.kitelinemusic.com

Name: Flint Mavis
Bio: I've been playing guitar since I was 12, having had the good fortune to study at Musicians Institute in Hollywood I was afforded the opportunity to be around alot of really great players. Not much rubbed off on me, but I've been lucky enough to do some really great gigs with the Goo Goo Dolls, Warrant, Quiet Riot and a bunch of my early guitar heroes. I'm currently playing guitar with my band Neverwonder, you can catch us in Southern California playing just about every weekend.
Fave Artists: Joe Satriani, Guthrie Govan, Steve Vai, Sevendust, Coldplay, Black Crowes and of course all the 80's Shrapnel records guys.
Suhr Amp Comment: "What can I say about the OD series that hasn't already been said by players far greater than I? If it's good enough for Scott Henderson, Mike Landau, Doug Aldrich, Rob Marcello and Reb Beach then I'd better be able to coax a tune or two out of one. In all seriousness, this is the best amp I've ever played, and I've owned all of them. Best clean tone from a channel switcher, BAR NONE. Most open dynamic lead tone, what else could you want? Oh yeah....customer service....John & Ed are without peer in that department."
Website: www.neverwonder.com

Name: Scott Welker
Bio: Rock Blues Guitarist/Web Developer
Fave Artists: EVH, Gary Moore, Jeff Beck, Joe Satriani, Warren Haynes, Dickey Betts, Leslie West, Albert Collins, Freddie King, Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Ritchie Blackmore, and everyone else who plays with fire, passion, soul and spontaneity.
Suhr Guitar Comment: "My crowning achievement as a guitarist is owning two distinctly different Suhr Guitars. I've actually sold off the rest of my guitars since I have no need for them anymore. Having quantity of lesser quality guitars did not mean as much as having two Suhrs."
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Name: Bert Bessems
Bio: Guitarist/arranger from Maastricht, The Netherlands. Bands include Partner, Fandango, René Innemee & The Revival Band (aka Creedence Revival Band).
Fave Artists: Larry Carlton, Jay Graydon, Robben Ford, Scott Henderson, Michael Landau, Jeff Beck, Joe Pass, Steve Lukather, Brent Mason, Doug Aldrich, and many, many more.
Suhr Guitar Comment: "After playing for more than 40 years now and going through a lot of different and well known guitars and amps I've come to the conclusion that Suhr guitars are it for me, the feel and playing, the vintage sound, everything is super on these instruments. I just can't put them away, I have 5 Suhr guitars already and I don't think it will end with this number of 5. I've sold most of the other guitars, just kept some nice jazz guitars. For amps I'm playing the OD100 SH/SE, it covers everything I have to do, I will be getting the OD100 Classic+ in purple with matching 4 x 12 cab in a few weeks. I have to admit I'm a real Suhr addict."
Website: www.bertbessems.com

Name: Tom Salvo
Bio: Long Island, NY based rock, fusion and solo jazz guitarist.
Fave Artists: Jimmy Bruno, Robben Ford, John Petrucci, Alex Lifeson, Eric Johnson, Frank Gambale.
Suhr Guitar Comment: "My Suhr Standard is an amazing guitar with incredible tone, feel, and versatility. Playing is effortless. I can literally play faster on this guitar than any other, and that allows the ideas to really flow. Everything about this guitar defines what a quality instrument should be. I get compliments on my Suhr all the time!"
Website: www.geocities.com/tomsalvojazz