Jason Hyde

Guitarist/Composer (Divine Martyr - USA)
 

Jason has played guitar for over 30 years and has been playing extended range (primarily 7 string) since 1998. In 2018 he acquired his first headless guitar, and from then on was sold on both the aesthetic and the ergonomic advantages of the headless design. He owns two GOC custom builds (Materia 8 & Ilumina 7), one Ren prototype, and three standard models (Materia 7, Materia+ 7, & Ilumina Modern 7), all of which represent everything he loves about GOC’s instruments and innovation.

Jason has a background that consists mainly of various forms of metal, which was the original basis for picking up the guitar.  Over time he has also come to love and appreciate all forms of orchestrated music, with a particular concentration on modern film scores. Among his favorite composers are Hans Zimmer (Inception, Blade Runner 2049), Howard Shore (Lord of the Rings, Twilight), John Williams (Star Wars, Jaws), and Max Richter (Ad Astra, Black Mirror). Among the more classical composers, Vivaldi has always been a standout.

Some of his favorite artists include Illumishade, Eluveitie, Seven Spires, Cynic, Nightwish, Epica, Dream Theater, Ne Obliviscarus, Kamelot, and My Dying Bride.  His favorite guitarists include Jonas Wolf, Alex Skolnick, James Murphy, John Petrucci, Paul Masvidal, and Yvette Young.

Jason is a husband and father of four, and in his spare time enjoys writing and recording music with his wife, creating original art (especially comic-style illustrations), and watching as many films as possible.