Mingus Sol Parker

Session Guitarist & Engineer

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Session Guitarist, Engineer, Mixer and Audio Editor dedicated to doing it right!

I have been playing fretted instruments and mastering my craft for a little over 10 years. I have a large collection of instruments and a great recording setup to cover any sonic possibility/ tone requested. I listen to every genre and I'm confident I'll be able to deliver what you're looking for. I'm also an experienced engineer currently working in a studio in London and love to deliver mixed stems, aswell as dry/ unprocessed files to save my clients some time. My typical turnaround time is 24 hours, but I can deliver recordings on the same day for the most part.

My signal chain consists of some of the top amplifiers, guitars, preamps and microphones in the industry. I use a variety of gear for different styles of music. I will work with you until you are 100% happy with the result. I work remotely but can assure you a fluent communication and fast turnaround time.

Every project is different, so don't hesitate to shoot me a message and we'll discuss everything I can bring to your track!

I'm also able to help create parts (riffing over a tune, full arrangements, background parts, etc.).

Send me an email through the "contact" button above and let's record!

Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.

2 Reviews

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  1. Review by Kassy
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    Great to work with, excellent communication, he went above and beyond :) Look forward to working with him again soon!

  2. Review by culturethewave
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    Mingus was great to work with. He responded so fast and delivered what I needed. I'd be happy to work with him again!

Interview with Mingus Sol Parker

  1. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  2. A: Mostly session playing and engineering remotely and in person.

  3. Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

  4. A: I'm fairly new to Soundbetter but I can't wait to meet new people!

  5. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  6. A: The tone and character of analog is superior to me, however I've heard great digital mixes so I guess it depends on the skill of the user!

  7. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  8. A: My promise is the client will receive what they want every single time, without a doubt. And I wont stop working on the project until they are satisfied.

  9. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  10. A: A big misconception is that session players don't take as much care in the recording/mixing process. This is something that's very important to me.

  11. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  12. A: I always ask the client to send me adjectives to describe what they need. Sometimes people know what they want but dont know how to put it into words, so that's a great way to catch the vibe from them.

  13. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  14. A: An original Torres guitar, A cassette recorder, A pair of Neumann km54s and my Macbook. That's the dream.

  15. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  16. A: I've been playing guitar nonstop for over 10 years. Playing guitar in sessions has been my favourite thing to do.

  17. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  18. A: I would love to play guitar for a Netflix show. Some TV projects would be really cool!

  19. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  20. A: Stay organized at all times, collaborate openly and trust your initial instinct.

  21. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  22. A: Literally everything, as much as I can... I love being introduced to unique genres I haven't discovered yet!

  23. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  24. A: The textures and sonic characteristics that were missing from the record before.

  25. Q: What's your typical work process?

  26. A: I would say my workflow varies to accomodate for the different genres/clients I am working with.

  27. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  28. A: I am Primarily running Logic Pro X and Pro Tools on a MacBook Pro with a Universal Audio interface. I currently have a U47, AEA R88 and a 60s Reslo setup 24/7 running into my UAD twin-finity tube preamp. I love this setup because I can make quick sketches of ideas very quickly and makes my workflow super efficient.

  29. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  30. A: I played guitar on a record called "Brand New" by an artist called Perri Jones. I'm proud of her and that I got to work on some R&B music.

  31. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  32. A: I get to do what I love every day and I get exposed to so many different people. I learn something new every day.

  33. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  34. A: Most clients send me reference tracks and ask If I can deliver a simiar sound. My answer is always Yes.

  35. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  36. A: I would say hiring session musicians will cost a decent amount in the long run, however you get what you pay for and a higher sense of qualiy.

  37. Q: How would you describe your style?

  38. A: I like to really dive deep into the genre/style I'm working for and take it from there.

  39. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  40. A: Having a mental catalogue of guitar tones and sounds.

  41. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  42. A: Being able to work with different clients and genres inspires me every day.

  43. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  44. A: I do everything from electric guitar solos to classical accompaniment.

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Brand New by Perri Jones

I was the Guitarist, Co producer & Co writer in this production

Terms Of Service

I work until you're happy with the end result! Expect to get the files back within 24 hours. If the part is very intricate , it may take up to 48 to ensure I get it right.

GenresSounds Like
  • Michael Jackson
  • Tom Misch
  • John Mayer
Gear Highlights
  • Gibson 1970 ES-347 1935 G-6 SG
  • Fender Strat Tele
  • Takamine Classical
  • Avalon Steel String
  • Makala Ukulele
  • Large collection of vintage microphones
  • Various tube preamps and outboard gear
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