Matt Thomas (guitarist)

Matt Thomas (born May 11, 1986) is an American guitarist residing in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is noted for his work on the harp guitar and acoustic guitar.[1]

Achievements and awards

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  • 1st place National Contemporary Thumbpicking 2006
  • 1st place National Open Thumbpicking 2006
  • National Thumbpicking Grand Champion 2006 [2]
  • 1st Place International Open Thumbpicking 2007
  • Kentucky Hall of Fame Inductee 2007 [3]
  • Winfield 3rd place International Fingerstyle Championship 2017[4]
  • 1st Place International Fingerstyle Collective Championship 2019 [5]

Studio albums

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  • Man on the Moon, 2017, Cimirron[6]

Endorsements and equipment

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  • Larrivee [7]
  • Mayson Guitars [8]
  • Tonedevil Guitars
  • Grace Design Preamps

References

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  1. ^ "Harp Guitar Players". www.harpguitars.net. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  2. ^ "HOAX.COM: unravelling the truth from fiction, past to present..." publish.hoax.com. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  3. ^ https://ntphf.com/inductees National Thumbpickers Hall of Fame
  4. ^ https://www.wvfest.com/wp-content/uploads/ALPHA-ALL-WINNERS-ARCHIVE-1972-PRESENT-compressed.pdf Walnut Valley Champions 1972 - Present
  5. ^ https://www.fingerstylecollective.com Fingerstyle Collective
  6. ^ Joseph, Natalie (2017-05-20). "Harp guitarist from Newport News releases debut album 'Man on the Moon'". Daily Press. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  7. ^ "Larrivée Guitars - Matt Thomas - Artists". www.larrivee.com. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  8. ^ Matt Thomas (2019-10-01). Mayson Guitars Promo - Matt Thomas "The Nemesis". Retrieved 2024-10-23 – via YouTube.
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