With 30-million albums sold, a slew of awards (including a Grammy), and signature gear for PRS, T-Rex, and Morley Pedals, Mark Tremonti is truly a stand-out guitarist. His blazing speed on the fretboard is the kind of thing guitarists practice endlessly to achieve but it is his tone—that instantly recognizable, to-die-for tone—that sets him apart. His ultra smooth high end is balanced by a monstrous low-end that slices seamlessly through any mix to kick you directly in the chest. Add to this his uncanny sense of melody and you’ve got a genuine monster of a player.

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