Rhythm Guitar
Chris Blake developed his craft within Nashville’s demanding studio circuit, where timing, adaptability, and serving the song mattered more than claiming the spotlight. His rhythm playing supplies much of the band’s drive, locking closely with bass and drums, thickening choruses, and adding detail without overcrowding an arrangement. Reserved away from the stage and instinctive once the music begins, Chris provides the steady foundation that allows the others to take greater risks. He may not always be the first musician an audience notices, but his absence would be felt before the end of the first bar.
Guitars
Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster
Fender Stratocaster
Rickenbacker 360/12
Gretsch G6120
Gibson ES-330
Martin D-28 acoustic
Gibson J-45 Standard acoustic
Amplifiers
Fender ’65 Deluxe Reverb
Fender ’65 Twin Reverb
Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Vox AC30
Matchless DC-30
Effects
MXR Dyna Comp
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
MXR Phase 90
Electro-Harmonix Small Stone
Boss DD-2 Digital Delay
Roland RE-201 Space Echo
Mu-Tron III envelope filter