Due to the large number of requests for artist endorsement of our products we are implementing a new submission process. Please scroll to the bottom of this page to read our new submission guidelines to be considered as a Matrix endorsed artist.
Artists On Tour
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Steve Stevens
A pair of GT1000FX 2u went on the Billy Idol tour with Steve, replacing his older heavyweight solid state amps. Steve has reported that both he, and his tech, think the GT1000FX sound better than the amps he was previously using.
Dino Cazares
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Dino Cazares
We are proud to welcome Dino Cazares, from Fear Factory.
“I just started using the GT1000FX. It is in my new touring rack. Thanx to Chris Broderick for hooking me up with this killer company .
Hope to see you all on the road. For more info go to fearfactory.com or dinocazares.com”
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Dino Cazares
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Mark Day
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Mark Day
We are proud to have Mr Mark Day, Sam Hill Band and YouTube Sensation as part of the Matrix Artist family.
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Fred (The Shred) Brum
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Fred-Brum
We are proud to welcome Fred Brum, to the Matrix Artist family.
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Fred Brum
Fred Brum website
Pig Destroyer
Scott from ‘Pig Destroyer’ told me that it ‘was a monster on his 4×12′s. I like the voicing on this amp a lot. It sounds like a guitar amp as opposed to the other power amps I have been using. Its a really fantastic amp, sonically as well as its size.’
Sean Spicer
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Sean-Spicer
We are proud to welcome Sean Spicer, an endorsed Fractal Audio artist using the Axe Fx II, to the Matrix Artist family. Sean is an award winning working guitarist in Nashville.
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Sean Spicer
Seans Website
Jacek Polak
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Jacek-Polak
We are proud to welcome Jacek Polak, an endorsed Fractal Audio artist using the Axe Fx II, to the Matrix Artist family.
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Jacek Polak
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Seth Govan -
The Fellowship
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Seth Govan – The Fellowship
We are proud to welcome Seth Govan from “The Fellowship”, to the Matrix Artist family. Seth has been playing through a SWR Bass 350 for the last 12 years, into a SWR Goliath3. The Bass 350 is now being used as a preamp to feed the Matrix GT poweramp.
Seth describes the GT as “Devastating power and clean well defined sound quality in a lightweight easy to use package. “. The amp, as part of Seths’ rig has been heard at the Bassment in Chelmsford on Thursday nights.
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Seth
The Fellowship
Tom Hollings -
The Arusha Accord
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Tom Hollings – The Arusha Accord – said
I have recently taken delivery of the new, 2U Matrix GT1000FX power amp to use with my Fractal Audio Axe-Fx II. Having spent the last four years using a Diezel VH4S valve head, for both live and studio work, I was concerned that I wouldn’t be able to reproduce those massive tones live. However, after auditioning numerous power amps (including several brand names), I settled for the Matrix. It has an incredible amount of power and headroom, and manages to retain its transparent and focused sound at all volume levels. The bottom end in particular is tight, fat and well defined. It is the perfect compliment to my Axe-Fx II and really delivers the goods. As an added bonus, it is so quiet that I would be happy to use it in my home studio! I am now fully converted to Matrix guitar amplification products and I would recommend them unreservedly to anybody searching for a superior power amp solution at a very affordable price point.
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Tom
http://www.thearushaaccord.com
Deniz Sayman
“Deniz from Turkey, playing in “MÜDÜR” and “SIRMAL” has his amp being UPS’ed. We look forward to his feedback.”
Ty Tabor
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Ty Tabor
We are proud to welcome Ty Tabor of Kings X, an endorsed Fractal Audio artist, to the Matrix Artist family.
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Ty Tabor
Ty Tabor website
Andy Wood
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Andy Wood
We are proud to welcome Jacek Polak, an endorsed Fractal Audio artist using the Axe Fx II, to the Matrix Artist family.
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Andy Wood
Andy Wood on Myspace
Ross -
In Dread Response
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Ross said
“It sounds wonderful! I LOVE the transparency and openness. Every chord sang and high string layers which were often lost in the mix with the Rocktron Velocity 300 cut through clear and sharp. I couldn’t get over the weight either, it’s PERFECT for touring! I have the most versatile, lightest, easiest to set up touring rig, I’m very stoked! I also couldnt get over how quiet and cool it felt! I used it for 4 hours and could barely feel any heat from it, those fans and the placement are perfect! (the rocktron would get REALLY hot and the fan placement was useless, especially when housed in a flight case!) – ”
Ross has also purchased the GM50.
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Ross
In Dread Response
Galo Rivera
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Galo Rivera said
“My favorite amps for years has been the old BGW’s, the Matrix is as good and or better to my ears…I was also very impressed with the audio detail and the dynamics…
THIS THING ROCKS!!! cant believe this sound is coming out such a light weighted amp. By the way it sounds so clear that I turned some effects down in some of my patches. And last, my rack is almost 10lbs less….Love it!!!!
Now I see what all the hype is all about.
…:::THIS IS A KEEPER:::…”
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Galo
www.galorivera.com
Jeffs from Xerosun
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Jeffs from Xerosun
“From the moment I pulled the GT1000FX 2U out of the box it was clear how well built it was. It is light weight, only 4.1kg which is a bonus from a touring point of view…but most of all it is a pretty damn fine machine. It matches my Fractal Axe FX II down to the ground. It’s loud, literally no noise or hiss even at high volumes and it’s very responsive, transparent, and loose feeling like a tube amp!!
I’m yet to feel any heat coming out of it thanks to the fan fitted on the back which does it’s job as it is meant to (most amps are noisy and over heat even when fitted with two fans!!!).
I am looking forward to bring this on the road with Xerosun, and look forward even more to not hearing the crew moaning about their backs being put out 
A job well done Matrix
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Xeroson
Website – Xeroson
Facebook – Xeroson
Myspace – Xeroson
Andy H – 45 Degrees
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Andy is the Guitarist for 45 Degrees
And WAS always searching for his ideal perfect tone..
UNTIL The Matrix GT1000FX Arrived!
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Andy
45 Degrees
Roger Pederson
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Rogers’ amp has arrived with him, he is just waiting for a new cab before he is able to give us feedback.’
Made of Hate
“Mike from ‘Made of Hate’ is using the GT800FX”
Michael Leo Valeri
“A friend of mine and fellow Matrix artist, Sean Ashe, turned me onto Matrix amps, and I haven’t looked back. The Matrix GT800 is a perfect addition for guitarists who use guitar modelers; I have all the power I’d ever need, and a unit that is extremely transparent and reliable. A truly perfect asset to any rig.”
The Northern Canada
John Hardman
Recording artist and touring musician who’s CV includes working with members of Saxon, Tyketto, Rory Gallagher, Venom, Black Sabbath and appearing alongside Harem Scarem, Jeff Scott Soto and Honeymoon Suite to name a few.
Currently guitarist for the multi-tribute show “Six of the Best” and the Japanese/UK Sins of the Flesh, John’s career has seen him tour Europe and Japan extensively and appear on numerous recordings.
John is using the GT1000FX live, coupled with a pair of CFR12. He has used the speakers for both guitar reproduction and full playback of music.
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Endorsement Applications
Please make sure you read the following before applying for an endorsement. We would like you to be aware that we do not offer free/complimentary products to 99% of applicants. That 1% who qualify have worldwide exposure and the highest of credentials. That said, artist relations is an essential ingredient in linking the Matrix brand to the consumer and a vital part of our ongoing development with regards to product feedback and new product ideas and development. Therefore we look for people who will help to promote us as fully as possible whether on the road, in interviews, via the web or combinations of these.
So, what do we require?
a) A covering letter or email detailing why you think you should be a Matrix endorsed artist. This should include details of what you can provide to promote the Matrix brand (i.e. touring or videos etc). Please include your contact details such as address, email and telephone numbers.
b) A press pack. Either physical or digital media. This should include a high resolution photo, band or artist bio, current recordings cd’s dvd’s etc, details of current or previous labels, distribution and any management details. We also require a future touring/gigging schedule with details of venue and crowd size. We will take into account past touring/gigging as well. Please list any other current endorsements you have.
c) A link to your official website not just Facebook, YouTube or MySpace although if you have them as well, we’ll take a look.
We get a lot of requests so please be patient with us. Bear in mind incomplete packs with little information will stand less chance of being considered. If sending a physical press pack then please don’t send “one of a kind” recordings as we can’t return them.
Please send your email to sales@matrixamplification.com with ArtistRelations in the subject.
We look forward to hearing from you!
