Chris Matyus

NAME: Chris Matyus 
PLAYING (YEARS): 14 
STYLE: Progressive Metal, Classical 
GEAR: Ibanez (RG570, S540, RG7420 7 string), Yamaha Classical, BBE 482 Sonic Maximizer, Rocktron Chameleon Preamp, Mesa Boogie 20/20 Power Amp, Mesa Boogie 2X12 3/4 Back Cabinet, Marshall 1960 4X12 Slant Cabinet 
ENDORSEMENTS: Presently none 
PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Graduated from the University of Akron in 1997 with a bachelor’s degree in Classical Guitar Performance 
CURRENT & UPCOMING PROJECTS: Archetype 
FAVORITE GUITARIST: Tommy T Baron (Vetterli) of Coroner, John Williams (Classical) 
MOST UNDERATED PLAYERS:  Alex Lifeson, Andy Larocque and all the great classical players who get little attention for what they do 
BEST MUSICIAN YOU’VE EVER SEEN: Louis Quintero (Classical) after an awe-inspiring performance in the early 90’s 
4 WORDS THAT DESCRIBES WHAT YOU WANT TO GET ACROSS IN YOUR PLAYING:  Originality, diversity, power, feeling 
YOUR HERO: My parents for always supporting me in my musical endeavors 
ULTIMATE GOAL: To be able to write, record and perform music for the rest of my life and never have to work for anyone else   
CONTACT:  archetype@archetype1.com
WEBSITE:  http://www.archetype1.com